Shinichiro Kimura  

Kimushin, whose real name is Kimura Shinichirou, hails from Hiroshima, Japan. Born on October 4th, he is a renowned storyboarder and director in the animation industry. His nickname, Kimushin (キムシン), is derived from his full name. Kimushin received his education at Osaka University of Arts, where he pursued a degree in Oil Painting with the aim of becoming an art teacher. He later made his mark as an animation director with Burn-Up Excess in 1998. Currently, Kimushin is affiliated with Studio Hibari.