Biography
Ikuo Kuwana is a visual effects artist known for contributions to animation and film. Kuwana is credited under multiple names, including the Japanese forms 桑名 郁朗 and 桑名郁郎, as well as the romanized form Ikurou Kuwana. The available filmography lists two key animation credits: Princess Mononoke (1997) and Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009). In these roles, Kuwana worked as part of the key animation team, a role central to the development and execution of animated sequences.
Kuwana’s involvement in Princess Mononoke reflects participation in a landmark animated feature directed by Hayao Miyazaki, recognized for its intricate visuals and storytelling. In Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, Kuwana contributed to the animation of a later installment in the Neon Genesis Evangelion f…
