We are absolutely thrilled to welcome a true titan of the animation industry to the Garden State for AnimeNJ++ 2026: the incredibly talented Cindy Yamauchi!
With a career spanning decades of defining anime history, Cindy Yamauchi has lent her extraordinary vision to some of the most visually stunning, culturally impactful, and high-octane series to ever hit our screens. As a veteran key animator, animation director, and character designer, her fluid art and dynamic style have brought unforgettable moments to life.
From working on foundational masterpieces to shaping modern fan favorites, Cindy’s works list includes so many fan favorites including:
- Akira
- Akudama Drive
- BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad
- Black Cat
- Black Lagoon
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
- Golden Kamuy
- Granblue Fantasy the Animation
- Gungrave
- Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
- Kids on the Slope
- Michiko & Hatchin
- Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
- Star Blazers 2199
- Thundercats
- Tojima Wants to be a Kamen Rider
- Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Cindy Yamauchi will be participating in exclusive programming and signings across our weekend schedule. Make sure to stop by AnimeNJ++ 2026 for a chance to meet this master animator of our industry!
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