Takashi Sakurai is a producer and editor who established and currently serves as the representative director of Typhoon Graphics Co., Ltd. (Typhoon Graphics). He began his career in the anime industry at Tokyo Kids, where he initially worked as a supporting editor before being promoted to general animation editor. Prior to this, he had experience working in the live-action and CG industries. After leaving Tokyo Kids, Sakurai joined Anime International Company (AIC) as an editor and later became a producer for their ASTA production system. In 2010, he made his debut as an animation producer with Shukufuku no Campanella due to streamlining the production process at AIC. Later in May 2014, Sakurai left AIC along with employees from its post-production department and founded Typhoon Graphics Co., Ltd. (Typhoon Graphics), where he currently serves as representative director.