If there’s a series that features a cool transforming robot motorcycle, it’s safe to assume that Shinji Aramaki designed it. A former member of Artmic, Aramaki is famous among mecha enthusiasts for designing Megazone 23’s Garland, Genesis Climber MOSPEADA’s Ride Armors, and Bubblegum Crisis’s Motoslaves.

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Outside of his extensive mechanical design career, Aramaki is a critical figure in the evolution of CG anime. As such, he’s directed titles such as Appleseed (2004), Harlock: Space Pirate, and ULTRAMAN (2019), merging his design and directional talents to push the medium further. As of late, Aramaki has helmed Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045.