Nebuta artist Asako Kitamura
Born in October 1982, she is the first female Nebuta float artist in history.
He studied under his father, Takashi Kitamura, the sixth-generation Nebuta master and a leading figure in the Nebuta art world, who has achieved numerous accomplishments.
In 2007, he was inspired by his father's large Nebuta float, "Saint Prince Shotoku (winner of the Nebuta Grand Prize)," and decided to become a Nebuta artist himself.
In 2012, she made her debut after being commissioned by the Aomori Citizens' Nebuta Festival Executive Committee.
She became the first female Nebuta float designer in history.
His debut work, "The Battle of Zhuolu," won the Outstanding Producer Award, bringing him into the spotlight.
Up until now,
He has received the Best Nebuta Creator Award three times, an award given to the most outstanding Nebuta float creator of the year.
Five-time recipient of the Outstanding Creator Award.
Mutsu Cultural Award Recipient
Nikkei Woman of the Year 2014, etc.
Media appearances include "Jounetsu Tairiku," "NHK Special," "NHK WORLD JAPAN," "NEWS ZERO," "Futto Word," and others.
It has been featured in numerous television programs and magazines.
In recent years, they have also been actively involved in creating sculptural works using Nebuta techniques, promoting the appeal of Nebuta both domestically and internationally. At the 2025 Osaka World Expo, they exhibited large Nebuta floats as well as medium-sized Nebuta floats made from upcycled Japanese paper.
Choreographer TERUPOP
Choreographer, staging director, and dancer.
He handles choreography and direction in a wide range of genres, including artist live performances, music videos, commercials, theme park shows, and stage plays and musicals. He has been involved in numerous entertainment projects, including those for YOASOBI, EBiDAN artists such as M!LK, and the AKB48 group, and also provides instruction to a wide range of people, from children to professional artists.
With the theme of "entertainment that makes everyone smile," they excel at creating spaces that make viewers want to participate, and continue to create works that connect people through dance.
sword fighting Seike Itto
Toei Studios Kyoto / Toei Kyoto Studios Tsurugikai Affiliation
Recipient of the 44th Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Award (Encouragement Prize)
“Mito Komon,” “The Woman of the Forensic Science Laboratory” series, “Unsolved Crimes” series, Takarazuka Revue, etc.
Toei Beyond these works, she is extensively involved as a sword fighting, working on a wide range of projects from Jidaigeki (period drama) to contemporary plays.
Recent Notable Works
[Films]
“The Revenge at Kobikicho,” “Samurai Time Slipper,” “Muramachi Burai,” “Onihei Hankachō: Blood Battle,” “Breaking the Taboo”
[TV Dramas]
“Ooka Echizen,” “Ooku,” “The Tale of Isobe Isobe,” “Hakuouki,” “Muyo-an: The Hermit’s Training,” “The Woman of the Forensic Science Laboratory,” and more
[Stage]
"Mito Komon," Takarazuka Revue, OSK Japan Opera Troupe, etc.