Yasuomi Umetsu

[Blog](http://nailwonder.blog44.fc2.com/) | [Wiki (jp)](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/梅津泰臣) | [Wiki (en)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasuomi_Umetsu) Best known for creating [Kite](https://anilist.co/anime/320/), a cult classic film, and its sequels. After graduating from university, Umetsu began his career at Tsuchida Production, and later switched to Toei Animation, where he became particularly influenced by [Masami Suda](https://anilist.co/staff/115737/) of [Hokuto no Ken](https://anilist.co/anime/967/) fame. In 1998, the adult animation [Kite](https://anilist.co/anime/320/) gained a lot of support not only in Japan but also in Hollywood. In 1999, he worked on Castlevania 64 and made the character illustrations for the game. Umetsu released [Mezzo Forte](https://anilist.co/anime/221/) in 2000, [Mezzo](https://anilist.co/anime/222/) in 2004 and [Kite Liberator](https://anilist.co/anime/3323/) in 2008. In 2009, Umetsu had several projects on his hands, most notably an anime film titled [Kiss and Cry](https://anilist.co/anime/101704/). The film took nearly five years to complete.