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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.
List of professor and lecturer

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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










