Mehdi Aouichaoui
2D Animator / Director — AZ Animation
Mehdi Aouichaoui is a 2D animator, director, character designer, and storyboard artist whose credits span some of the most recognized titles in contemporary animation, including Dragon Ball Super: Broly, My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, One Piece, Boruto, Ranking of Kings, and Star Wars: Visions.
Based in Tokyo, he has worked in the Japanese animation industry since 2016 across key animation, layout, character design, and visual development. He is also the founder of AZ Animation, an initiative focused on strengthening connections between Japanese creators and the international animation industry.
At SACC, Mehdi will lead “How to Draw Faces for Animation - Shapes and Volume,” sharing practical insight into constructing animated faces with clarity, structure, and expressive form.