Tatsuya Ishiguro is a Japanese animator and director, primarily known for his long and influential work at Studio Ghibli. Joining the studio in 1999, he quickly established himself as a key animator, contributing to internationally acclaimed masterpieces. His filmography as an animator includes iconic titles such as *Spirited Away*, winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, *Howl's Moving Castle*, *Ponyo*, and *The Wind Rises*. His career reached a significant milestone with his direction of the short film *Kemushi no Boro* (Boro the Caterpillar), a long-cherished project by Hayao Miyazaki that screens exclusively at the Ghibli Museum. This assignment represents a significant recognition of his talent and his deep understanding of the studio's style, whose work is appreciated for its fluidity, detail, and ability to breathe life into its characters.