Takuma Takasaki, a renowned figure in the advertising industry, has contributed to several acclaimed campaigns, notably JR East's 'Get Back, Tohoku,' earning him numerous accolades both at home and abroad.

Recognised as Japan’s Creator of the Year twice, Takasaki's creative endeavors span a wide range of fields. Noteworthy among his published works are the novel 'Auto Reverse' (Chuokoron-Shinsha), the internationally acclaimed picture book 'Makkuro' (Kodansha), and 'Techniques of Expression' (Chuko Bunko).