Morio Asaka
After graduating Osaka Designers' College, Asaka entered Madhouse. He was inspired to become a director by "Phoenix: Yamato Chapter" and made his debut as an episode director in episode 40 of "Yawara!". He made his chief directorial debut with the 1993 OVA "POPS". His noted works include, among others, "Cardcaptor Sakura" (his directorial anime television series debut), "Chobits", "Gunslinger Girl", "Nana", "Chihayafuru", and "My Love Story!!". In 1999, he won the Theatrical Film Award in the Animation Kobe awards.