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Do you want to learn about the creative team behind The Rising of the Shield Hero? If so then you’re in luck as the producers of the hit series will be at Crunchyroll Expo 2022.

It has been announced that Kosuke Arai and Hiromitsu Iijima, producers of The Rising of the Shield Hero, will be at Crunchyroll Expo 2022.

Kosuke Arai is the animation producer for Kadokawa and is best known for his work on The Rising of the Shield Hero. His other notable works include Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World and She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man.

Hiromitsu “JIMA” Iijima is a music producer who has worked on the soundtrack for numerous iconic works. Besides The Rising of the Shield Hero, he has also worked on Made in Abyss and Tower of God.

They will also be joined by Kevin Penkin and MADKID, who have also contributed to bringing The Rising of the Shield Hero to the screen. 

Other guests include voice actor Zeno Robinson, Chef Okitsugu Kado, and Atarashii Gakko! just to name a few. More guests will be announced in the coming months. 

Crunchyroll Expo 2022 will take place from August 5th through August 7th at the San Jose Convention Center. It is an anime convention hosted by the streaming service that showcases new attractions and highlights of the industry. To have an idea of what can be expected, check out our coverage of the 2019 event.

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