Michitaka Kikuchi
Also known as 菊池通隆, Kia Asamiya, 菊池みちたか, あさみや きあ, キクチミチタカ
Michitaka Kikuchi is a Japanese visual effects artist and animator, born on March 9, 1963, in Kitakami, Iwate. Working under the name 菊池通隆, Kikuchi has contributed to animation projects, primarily in the field of visual effects and key animation.
Biography
Michitaka Kikuchi is a Japanese visual effects artist and animator, born on March 9, 1963, in Kitakami, Iwate. Working under the name 菊池通隆, Kikuchi has contributed to animation projects, primarily in the field of visual effects and key animation. Known also by the aliases Kia Asamiya, 菊池みちたか, あさみや きあ, and キクチミチタカ, Kikuchi’s work bridges both animation and manga, with a career spanning multiple creative mediums.
Kikuchi’s filmography includes early contributions to notable animated works. In 1984, Kikuchi served as a key animator on Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, a landmark animated film. Later, in 1991, Kikuchi took on the role of character designer for Silent Möbius, further establishing a presence in the animation industry. These credits reflect Kikuchi’s involvement in visual stor…
