About CCMS: CCMS is a group of creators formed in 2010. The members are Shigeto Koyama, Tsuyoshi Kusano and Ai Nonaka. The three, known as professionals in animation and design, began producing original works through a series of zines called "dojinshi," which are derivative works of their original creations. In 2015, their short animation work "Obake-chan" was shown at the "Japan Anima (tor) 's Exhibition," and now they produce not only books but also merchandising goods, products. In addition to CCMS's own works, they sometimes collaborate with other artists in production, art direction, and creating illustration books.

CCMS has a solid underground and experimental character. Since 2021, the group has opened an e-commerce site called "SHOP CCMS" to sell original products produced in limited quantities.

About Shigeto Koyama (Designer): Shigeto Koyama was born in Tokyo in 1975. Koyama participated in "Aim for the Top2! DIEBUSTER" in 2004 and, since then, has worked on many animation projects. In addition to character design, he has also worked on mechanical design for animations. He is currently involved in design, art direction, color control, etc., for many projects in addition to animation works.

Works in which he has participated include:

"HEROMAN"

"STAR DRIVER"

"Psalms of Planets Eureka seven"

"GURREN LAGANN"

"Rebuild of Evangelion"

"Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt"

"Kill la Kill"

“Gundam Reconguista in G”

"BIG HERO 6"

"Promare"

etc.

At CCMS, Koyama is in charge of illustration and direction.

About Tsuyoshi Kusano (Graphic Designer): After working for ASCII Corporation, Kusano established the Tsuyoshi Kusano Design Office in 2003. He has been involved in art direction in various fields, from animation, manga, and light novels to corporate identity, fashion, and art exhibitions. He is also a part-time lecturer at Musashino Art University's College of Art and Design’s Design Informatics Department and Chuo University's Faculty of Global Informatics. Since 2015, he has also served as a board member of the JMAG (Japanese Association of Manga, Anime, Game Creators) Creators Association.

Works in which he has participated include:

"BLEACH"

"Fullmetal Alchemist”

"THE IDOL M@STER"

"Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World"

BEAMS-T

MANGA City TOKYO Exhibition

etc.

At CCMS, Kusano is mainly in charge of design and direction.

About Ai Nonaka (Art Director): Nonaka studied editing and producing at Club King Inc. and joined Tsuyoshi Kusano Design Office in 2005. She has worked as an animation and two-dimensional content designer and is currently active mainly in art and content direction.

Works in which she has participated include:

“Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn”

“WORKING!!”

“A Channel”

“Berserk: The Golden Age Arc”

“Sword Art Online”

“Blast of Tempest”

“Space Patrol Luluco”

etc.

At CCMS, Nonaka is mainly in charge of editing and management.

About "Obake-chan": "Obake-chan" is CCMS' first original work. Tsuyoshi Kusano wrote the story, and Shigeto Koyama drew the illustration for this picture book for adults. Three titles have been distributed as doujinshi at the Comic Market. "Obake-chan" was first published in 2012, followed by the second title, "Obake-chan desu," and the third title, "Obake-chan.” In 2015, Shigeto Koyama directed and produced a short animation, "Obake-chan," for the short animation distribution project "Japan Anima (tor) 's Exhibition," presented by khara, Inc., and Dwango.

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