Takashi Hashimoto is a prolific effects animator whose work synthesizes almost every major tendency in the field since the 90s. After graduating from high school, he joined Jungle Jim. After working for the company for four years, he became a freelancer and held seats at various companies including AIC, Studio Fantasia, D.A.S.T, and Studio 88. Currently a freelance artist, he works on a multitude of different animation projects.