Introduction to Our Faculty

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Faculty

Our faculty members are leading figures supporting the foremost lines of the IT and Content industries

All of our teaching staff are active professionals working at the top of their respective fields.
They agree with the vision of Digital Hollywood University, and stand up to the task of being a part of a heretofore unheard of kind of university and its cultivation of talented individuals.

Playing an active role through various forms of media as a pioneer in the IT and Content industries.

Tomoyuki Sugiyama

Digtal Hollywood University President

Subject
Digital Content Business Trends

Special Contract Professor

A hero of the times who exhibits unique talents in all forms of media.

Masato Ochi

producer
Digtal Hollywood University Specially Appointed Professor

Subject
Special Lecture

Dominating the movie industry with his original publicity techniques, which also be used as models for drama series.

Shuntaro Kanai

Movie Publicity Producer and Buyer
Board Member of Tornado Films, Inc.
Digtal Hollywood University Specially Appointed Professor

Subject
Special Lecture

Producer of Detective Conan and numerous other hit series.

Michihiko Suwa

Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
Executive Producer
Digtal Hollywood University Specially Appointed Professor

Subject
Special Lecture

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Language study

Holder of a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Has much experience in instructing advanced levels of university English.

Makiko Ebata

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
English

Japanese instructor for countless pre-university students, both overseas and within Japan.

Shigeko Endo

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
Japanese Language and Culture

Researcher of English literature; in particular, George Orwell. Author of numerous essays.

Kentaro Oishi

Translator

Subject
English

TOEIC® specialist who instructs at major companies. Holder of a Master's degree in linguistics.

Akiko Kokubo

TOEIC® Section Coordinator

Subject
English

13 years of experience as an instructor. Lectures about the Japanese language to students from countries all over the world.

Takako Nakamura

Kanda University of International Studies
Part-time Researcher at the Center for Language Sciences
Japanese Language Class Coordinator for Foreign Language Teachers and Part-time Lecturer (same university)

Subject
Japanese Language and Culture

English instructor at various educational institutes. Also pours his energy into cultivating entrepreneurs.

Joseph Heilman

Materials Developer for ETS
Digital Hollywood University English Program Assistant Director

Subject
English

Japanese language instructor for many international students at Japanese language schools and universities.

Kazuyo Fujimaki

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
Japanese Language and Culture

Instructor of English at various universities and companies. Acquired Level 1 of the Eiken (English Proficiency Test).

Akemi Fujii

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer
EPT(English Plaza Tokyo)
Head Researcher of Language Studies
Lecturer at Chuo Gakuin University's Active Center

Subject
English

History of teaching TOEFL® courses in Japan and America. She has also done translations relating to semiconductors and architecture.

Yumiko Noga

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer
TOEFL® Course Lecturer at Hosei University Extension College
TOEIC® Course Lecturer at Seijo University
TOEIC® Course Lecturer at Otsuma Women's University

Subject
English

Advocates "learnology" to overcome pedagogy. Active in NHK English courses and company training programs.

Masato Honma

Representative Director of Non-Profit Organization Learnology International,
Ph.D. Tezukayama Gakuin University Visiting Professor
Asahi NEWSTAR News Channel Newscaster at Learning Planet

Subject
English

Diverse teaching experience in Japan and America. Has written numerous essays regarding his specialty field, American History.

Issei Takechi

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
English

Engages in e-learning enterprises and the production of video content for cellular phones.

Mike Hadas

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
English

Has much teaching experience at major schools specializing in the TOEIC® exam. Master's degree in English Linguistics.

Takehiro Tsuchida

TOEFL® Section Coordinator

Subject
English

Carries out English instruction in various settings, such as companies, universities, research institutions, and television programs.

Michael Ringen

ALPHA Frontiers, Inc.
President

Subject
English

Earned his Master's degree in Educational Administration in the United States; has diverse experience as an exchange student advisor and other roles.

Sei Isomine

Part-time Lecturer at Meiji Gakuin University
TOEFL® Course Lecturer at Kanto Gakuin University

Subject
English

Performs English instruction at places such as elementary and middle schools, vocational schools, and companies. Originally from India.

Raghavendra Kaja

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
English

Has taught Japanese language and guided students who aspire to be Japanese teachers at various universities.

Michiko Tomita

Concurrent Lecturer in the Management Information Department of Yamanashi Gakuin University
Concurrent Lecturer in the Humanities Department of Seigakuin University

Subject
Japanese / Japanese Language and Culture

Takes on teaching jobs at various universities, and has also made a name for himself as a poet and in the translation profession.

Lee Taemoon

Concurrent Lecturer at Keio University

Subject
Korean

Has enjoyed countless achievements in teaching Chinese and English. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Rachel Tsai

Visiting Professor at Digital Hollywood University

Subject
Chinese

Has had much experience teaching teaching experiences at all kinds of educational institutions. Also has done directorial and film research.

Reggie Mathes

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
English

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Graphic

Active in the center of the entertainment industry through working on CD jackets and bindings.

Yutaka Kawase

Representative Director of Loggia Company, Ltd.
Art director
graphic designer

Subject
2D Graphics Exercises II
Profile

World-famous drawing instructor. Constructs the standards of the animation industry.

Glenn V. Vilppu

Artist / Professor, UCLA School of Film and Video,Animation Work Shop, Owner Vilppu Studio.Instructor American Animation Institute of the Animation Guild, LosAngeles

Subject
Special Lecture

From advertising and planning work to designing music artists' websites, has been active in diverse arenas.

Takayuki Kofuji

Digtal Hollywood University guest professor

Subject
2D Graphics Exercises

Engages in planning and producing various websites as a computer graphic designer.

Masaki Shiotani

Person in Charge of the Web Production Group

Produces excellent results with his work, such as in games and the Mac World Expo booth design.

Yasukiyo Nakamura

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer
Tokyo Institute of Technology World Civilization Center Part-time Lecturer

Subject
Drawing Exercises

Develops superior theories in the fields of design, expressive arts, coloring, and others.

Haruyoshi Nagumo

Representative Director of Halmage, Inc.,
Board Chairman of the NPO Japan Color Image Association, Head of the Advanced
Color Laboratory

Subject
Introduction to Artistic Expression / Color Theory / Introduction to Design / Layout Design / Molding Solids / Seminar

Active as a creative director and design consultant.

Taro Nomura

Representative Director of Stylement, Inc.
Board Member of Kurokosoft, Inc.
Part-time Lecturer at Kurasawa Design School

Subject
Design Management Theory

Engages in art direction relating to corporate identity, branding, and other areas.

Hideshi Fujimaki

Representative Director of DirectionGD, Ltd.

Subject
Typography / Comprehensive Exercises in Digital Content Presentation Techniques

Primarily works in the fields of web design, book design, and bookbinding.

Midori Yonezawa

graphic designer

Subject
2D Graphics Exercises

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Web

"Making = What I like to do" - Game developer turned web creator.

Yoko Akasaka

Web designer
Web director
Lecturer of Digital Hollywood University Regular Courses / All Pro / Short-term courses

Subject
Website Building Exercises / Seminar

Guide to your dream destinations of the 2D Graphic and Web Design industries.

Kosuke Kuriya

Digital Hollywood University Full-time Lecturer
Digital Hollywood Online school Full-time Lecturer
Web designer

Subject
Website Building Exercises

Active in film and website production. Adobe certified instructor.

Manabu Komatsu

Authoring engineer

Subject
Website Building Exercises / Comprehensive Exercises in Digital Content Presentation Techniques / Seminar

Works vigorously as a freelancer, producing web and CD-ROM content, etc.

Emi Suzuki

Web designer

Subject
Website Building Exercises

Participates actively in extensive fields, from graphic design to architecture to digital media.

Sei Takeuchi

Representative of Office SAINT
Fine Arts Department of Tamagawa University

Subject
Web Direction

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IT

A programmer who has played an active role in the cutting edge of real-world technological development for 20 years.

Takahisa Kamiya

Accurate Technology, Inc.
Programmer

Subject
Programming Exercises I / II

Representative of IT workers as a group who undertake web application development, server construction, and other tasks.

Tsukasa Koizumi

President and CEO of Virtuawave, Ltd.
CTO of Amazement, Inc.

Subject
Network Engineer Exercises / Web Programming Exercises I

Can boast countless achievements in the production of three-dimensional, real-time computer graphics content.

Yoshihiko Sakai

CG Programmer

Subject
Mathematical Foundations and the Laws of Physics for Three Dimensional CG Programming / Programming Exercises IV / Seminar

Established his company in both Japan and America. Works on leading edge web systems development.

Keiji Mitsubuchi

Representative Director of Nihon Web Concepts, Inc.

Subject
Web Programming Exercises / Web Systems Design Exercises / Seminar

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CG

Full-time faculty member at DHU who is active as a computer graphics designer for films and commercials.

Isaku Ogura

Digital Hollywood University Full-time Lecturer
Concurrent Lecturer at Meiji University Graduate School

Subject
Art of Film Expression / 3D CG Exercises / Seminar

An energetic designer who boasts a history of winning numerous prizes in fields ranging from illustration to 3D.

Junko Kuroda

Designer

Subject
3D CG Exercises / Comprehensive Exercises in Digital Content Presentation Techniques / Seminar

Works on a diverse range of digital content, from games to animation.

Koji Yamamoto

Animation Artist
Digital Hollywood University Full-time Lecturer

Subject
3D CG Exercises / Comprehensive Exercises in Digital Content Presentation Techniques / Seminar

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Movie

Active in film, television, and other areas as a producer and scenario analyst.

Satoshi Akagi

Representative Director of Flamingo, Ltd.

Subject
History of Film Expression / Film Production / Scenario Analysis / Film Industry Theory / Production Exercises / Seminar

Master of the music video world who has dominated the music scene.

Hiroyuki Itaya

Director
Sony Music, Inc. Entertainment Chief Producer

Subject
Seminar

Has worked on numerous commercials and other media as a member of the design group SAMPRAS design.

Yu Iwasaki

Representative of SAMPRAS design
Anime / CG Production

Subject
Film Editing Exercises I / II

A technical director who probes into the state-of-the-art technology of the ages.

Kaoru Ogata

Technical director
Lecturer at Kanagawa Institute of Technology
Lecturer at Takarazuka University of Art and Design

Subject
Art of Film Expression
Profile

Lifetime student of the Kuze school. A popular writer who basks in the limelight of countless films and drama series.

Takaya Okamoto

Screenwriter

Subject
Scenario Writing Exercises

Consistently works on planning, production, shooting, and editing for all kinds of films.

Takuo Kawamoto

Gen Video Works

Subject
Film Editing Exercises / Film Editing / Film Shooting Exercises / Comprehensive Exercises in Digital Content Presentation Techniques / Seminar

Abundant with achievements as a film producer such as with Asian Beat and PATIO.

Kosuke Kuri

Non-Profit Organization Cinema Industry Institute Chairman of the Board

Subject
Special Lecture

Active as a marketer for both Japanese and Western films, and as a publishing producer.

Mitsuhiro Saito

Marketing / Publishing Producer

Subject
Film Production II

Works on merchandise promotion and produces films for events and other subjects. He is aAlso committed to the education profession.

Itsuki Sakamoto

office md-s Producer

Subject
Seminar

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Anime

Screenwriter who has worked on forming the series FREEDOM, amongst others.

Dai Sato

Screenwriter
StoryRiders, Inc. Representative Director

Subject
Anime Scenario Exercises

In charge of drawing anime, primarily for TMS Entertainment.

Tomoko Fukui

Animator (Original Picture / Animation Inspection / Animation)

Subject
Animation Exercises

Engaging in the coloration of numerous anime masterpieces. He Aalso has abundant creator guidance experience.

Fuyuto Muraguchi

In charge of Animation Finishing / Color Coordinatiion / Finishing Inspection

Subject
Coloring / Character Establishment Exercises

Has had many excellent achievements such as AKIRA and Steamboy.

Mitsunori Murata

Animator

Subject
Original Picture Exercises

Producer of many works, starting with Detective Conan.

Masahito Yoshioka

Councilor at TMS Entertainment, Inc.
Film Production Team 1, Tokyo Movie Corporate Headquarters Chief Producer

Subject
General Introduction to Anime Production

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Business

Engaging primarily in Web Integration, he also devotes efforts into human resource development.

Tsuguhito Ohba

Board Member of World Logi, Inc.

Subject
Seminar

Leveraging his experiences gained in different occupations such as in business, human resources, accounting, and management to contribute to the growth of companies.

Kazuo Omasa

Representative of Taisei Consulting Office

Subject
Business Plans for Producers and Entrepreneurs

Utilizing his abundant experiences in company management, he engages in career education.

Hirohisa Sato

Nex Entertainment, Inc. Executive Vice President

Subject
Character Content Marketing

Develops investment enterprises and gives managers advice as a corporate value creator.

Akira Sato

Value Create, Inc. Partner

Subject
Corporate Communication

Assists in system construction in companies as a project management consultant.

Yoshio Sato

PM Alignment, Inc. President and CEO
PMI Certified PMP

Subject
Project Management

Widely supports companies, particularly, through new company establishments, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and other endeavors.

Kenichi Shugyo

Representative Director of J-Brain, Inc

Subject
Client Management

Works concurrently as a specialist of e-marketing and psychology for numerous corporate consultants.

Eiichi Takumi

President of the Mieruka Management Association
Head of Cognitive Science Research Laboratories Co.

Subject
Cognitive Science / Marketing on the Internet / Seminar

Active as a radio and TV newscaster. She also works to produce the formation of TV programs.

Chihiro Tanaka

Representative Director of Office Bless You, Inc.
Program Advisor for Kosaido, Inc.

Subject
Exercises in Developing the Ability to Produce Hits I

Human resource consultant. An adventurer who succeeded in reaching the North Pole by on foot.

Nobuhisa Narita

Board Member of IWNC, Inc.

Subject
Discourse on Leadership

Has worked on many hit songs and films as a producer.

Narihiko Yoshida

Content Analyst
President and CEO of Hit Content Laboratory, Inc.
Board Member of Tay Two Co., Ltd.

Subject
Exercises in Developing the Ability to Produce Hits I

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Active Learning

Excellence in achievements from education content planning and development to writing columns.

Takuya Hane

President and CEO of Active Learning, Inc.

Subject
Active Learning

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Basic education

Developing his own unique "Theory of Management Strategy."

Ryozo Aoki

Professor in the Commerce Department of the University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences

Subject
Theory of Management Strategy

He plays an active role as a technical coordinator in the digital cinema field.

Masakazu Akiyama

Plannet Co., Ltd. Technical Advisor

Subject
Compliance in the Content Industry

Specialties are modern film and visual culture research.

Toshino Iguchi

Professor in the College of General Education at Saitama University

Subject
Design History / Comparative Film Studies

Active as a specialist of taxation and accounting.

Sanpachi Itoh

Certified Public Accountant
Licensed Tax Accountant

Subject
Fundamentals of Accounting

Researching topics such as artificial intelligence and cognitive science targeted towards mind games.

Takeshi Ito

Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Electro-Communications at the University of Electro-Communications

Subject
Game Informatics

An international economist who has taught in America and Britain at over 30 universities.

Munemichi Inoue

Director of the Kayamori Foundation of Informational Science Advancement

Subject
History of Management / Film Economics

Doctor of Engineering who is well-versed in multimedia information processing and information retrieval.

Rikio Onai

Full-time Professor at the University of Electro-Communications

Subject
History of Computers

Engages in research on topics such as laws and policies related to telecommunications networks.

Toshio Kosuge

Emeritus Professor at the University of Electro-Communications

Subject
International Communication / Technology and the Law

A researcher of entertainment and hit media who can only accomplishes such work while concurrently being a magazine editor.

Hideo Shinada

Member of the Editorial Board of Nikkei Entertainment
Commentator

Subject
Japanese Written Expression I

Active in many overseas art animation film festivals, starting with those in Britain.

Yukihiro Tsujita

Animator

Subject
Art History I / II

Accomplished many achievements in anime screenplays and novels, such as with Astro Boy and Star of the Giants.

Masaki Tsuji

Mystery Writer
Screenwriter

Subject
Drama Series Formation as seen in Literature / History of Animation

Applying MBA marketing theories to create business strategies.

Yuki Nagata

Arthur & Lily Consulting Company, Inc. Representative Director
Concurrent Lecturer at Musashino University

Subject
Marketing Basics

Has work experience of being editor-in-chief of Internet Magazine and CNET Japan.

Ryuichi Nishida

Editing Supervisor at CNET Networks Japan, Inc.

Subject
History of Computer Industry Management

The driving force behind numerous companies as a marketing strategy consultant.

Daiya Hashimoto

Representative Director of Data Section, Inc.

Subject
Research and Planning

Playing an diverse and active role in working with media expression, from research to the planning of teaching materials to editing publications.

Tomoko Hatanaka

Full-time Faculty Member the Engineering Department at Takushoku University (Information Expression Research)

Subject
Art History I / II

Specialist on the human body who has researched human body dissections at the University of Tokyo's Department of Medicine.

Hideto Fuse

Associate Professor at Tokyo School of the Arts (Fine Arts Department, Fine Arts Studies - Fine Arts Anatomy Research)

Subject
Anatomy for the Arts I / II

Engages in computer science education and research in Japan and America.

Teiji Furugori

Emeritus Professor at the University of Electro-Communications

Subject
Theory of Human Communication / Japanese Written Expression II

Experience working at universities, companies, and as the head of facilities all related to electronics.

Hiroshi Morisaki

The University of Electro-Communications Collaborative Research Center Visiting Professor

Subject
General Outline of the History of Electronics

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Others

Conducts various activities with film, music and other forms of media through the skillfully useing of the computer.

Shirotomo Aizawa

Creator

Subject
IT / Business Fundamentals / General Introduction to the Internet / Sound Design / Seminar

Active in multiple areas conducting public relations, planning, law maintenance, etc. for various companies.

Tadashi Anraku

Digtal Hollywood University lecturer

Subject
Seminar

Has produced numerous hit games, starting with Doshin the Giant.

Kazutoshi Iida

President of Burrows Co., Ltd.
Digital Hollywood University Full-time Professor

Subject
Game Production and Direction / Seminar

Cross-media producer who excels at two sides of media, magazine-making and web production.

Masakazu Urabe

Representative Director of Domo, Inc.

Subject
General Introduction to Media Expression

Leading figure in the surveying and research of universal design in the IT industry.

Naoki Sakakibara

Udit, Inc. Board Member, Head Researcher

Subject
Universal Design

Specialist in the Media Content field. He also engages in career education.

Mitsuteru Takahashi

Advisor to the University President at Digital Hollywood University
Vice Chief of the International Anime Research Institute

Subject
General Introduction to Media / General Introduction to the Digital Content Industry / Career Guidance I / II / Seminar / Others

Active in a wide number of occupations from newscaster to corporate executive, to committee member of all kinds of organizations.

Tomoyo Nonaka

Representative of the NPO Gaia Initiative

Subject
Special Lecture

Talented man of many faces who has worked as a magazine editor-in-chief, radio personality, and other occupations.

Toshihiro Fukuoka

ASCII Media Works, Inc
Overall Editor-in-Chief for Weekly ASCII Magazine
Producer of Weekly ASCII Mobile Edition

Subject
Information Editing

Abundant experience in producing content such as websites and movies.

Kenjiro Meguri

Company Executive of Digital Hollywood University

Subject
Internships

Logical communication specialist who conveys the value of information.

Paco Watanabe

Representative Director of Suizokukan Bunko, Inc

Subject
Logical Thinking

Excellent achievements in location information, virtual world projects, and other endeavors

Hidenori Watanave

Associate Professor at Tokyo Metropolitan University
Representative of Photon

Subject
Mixed Reality Information Design

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