As part of this year's Shield Hero Special at the Anime Messe Babelsberg, we are excited to present, in collaboration with Crunchyroll Japan, the man behind the visual design of "The Rising of the Shield Hero." Please give a warm welcome to the Character Designer and Chief Animation Director, Masahiro Suwa! Meet the artist who has brought our favourite characters like Naofumi, Raphtalia, and Filo to life on their grand adventures. You can expect an exciting Shield Hero live drawing panel on Friday and a signing session with him every day. Experience the rise of the Shield Hero at this year's Anime Messe 2024 from 19th to 21st July at Filmpark Babelsberg near Berlin.
Masahiro Suwa began drawing at a young age and developed an impressive career as an animator. His journey as a professional artist started as he delved deeper into the world of anime. Masahiro Suwa is known for his work as Chief Animation Director and character designer for the successful series "The Rising of the Shield Hero." His artistic direction and design have significantly contributed to making the series visually outstanding and beloved by fans worldwide.
Masahiro Suwa has made a name for himself in the anime industry through his work on various titles such as "Chaika the Coffin Princess," "Scorching Ping Pong Girls," and "Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul." As a main animator, he also contributed to the Kickstarter project "Under the Dog," which was released in 2016. Besides his work as an animator, he also works as an illustrator and in 2023, he published two novel series with KADOKAWA and Overlap.
Fans of "The Rising of the Shield Hero" now have a unique opportunity to meet Masahiro Suwa in person and learn more about his creative work.
Friday, 19 July:
18:00 to 19:10 - Shield Hero - Q&A Panel with Live Drawing
20:50 to 21:50 - Signing Session Signierstunde
Saturday, 20 July:
17:30 to 18:30 - Shield Hero - Q&A Panel with Live Drawing
20:10 to 21:10 - Signing Session
Sunday, 21 July:
11:50 to 12:50 - Signing Session