Makoto Shinkai
Ando started as an animator for Studio Ghibli where he designed characters for titles such as "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away". He later left Ghibli to design characters for Satoshi Kon's works like "Paranoia Agent" and "Paprika". He was also the main character designer for "A Letter to Momo". He later rejoined Studio Ghibli to work on "The Tale of Princess Kaguya". He led the animation team for the Makoto Shinkai-directed "Your Name".