Kazuko Tadano is a celebrated Japanese animator, character designer, and illustrator best known for her work on the Sailor Moon, Yu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS, and Dancouga - Super Beast Machine God. With decades of experience in the anime industry, she has shaped the visual identity of some of the most iconic characters in Japanese animation. Currently, she continues her work as a character designer and animation director for Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!!.

At SAC25, she will share her expertise in anime character design, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her artistic process and creative philosophy.