Amazing Jiro
Amazing Jiro is one of Japan's most renowned names in the fields of makeup and special effects in film and television.
Face and body makeup, body painting, special makeup and special effects, sculpture, video, advertising, events, fashion—Amazing Jiro is a multi-talented artist.
He oversees design and creation in a wide range of fields, without limiting himself to countries or genres.
After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts, he embarked on a career in special makeup and founded Jiyuro Co., Ltd.
He works on special makeup and sculptures for major films and series, including Toei, Disney Plus, and Netflix, as well as television commercials, outdoor advertising, events, and fashion projects, transcending the boundaries of genres and media.
His work can be seen in The Tale of Genji, Gannibal, Kingdom, Asakusa Kid, Yu Yu Hakusho, Attack on Titan, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Granblue Fantasy, Gantz:O, and more.
As an art director, he also excels in design supervision, product development, and creative direction for global projects. In recent years, he has also devoted himself to creating artistic works using the most advanced painting technologies and a scientific perspective.
He has worked with numerous artists such as Björk, King Gnu, AKB48, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, MISA, Sekai no Owari, and Perfume.
His innovative ideas, his free expression, and the impeccable quality that underpins all of his work continue to fascinate the entire world.