Masanobu Hiraoka is an animation artist and co-founder of the creative house Mimoid. He is also represented by the production company Caviar for advertising work. Masanobu's work is distinguished by the exquisitely fluid quality of his drawings, and his art has been featured in numerous film festivals, collaborations with musicians, and the advertising sphere. In recent years, his talents have shone in anime films such as Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Blazing Sun and the ending sequence of episode 9 of the TV anime Chainsaw Man. His collaborations with artists such as Battles, Flying Lotus, and Red Hot Chili Peppers have expanded his creative ventures both domestically in Japan and internationally.