Aoki

Birthplace: Tochigi Prefecture, Japan

X: @tactaoki

Aoki started out as a musician in his twenties, but when his band fell apart in 2003, he switched gears entirely and moved into animation. These days he works as a freelance producer, handling both music and animation projects. He's managed to carve out a solid career doing both, which honestly isn't common—most people pick one lane and stick with it.