Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

Kazuyuki Fudeyasu’s work in the anime world? Oh, it’s got some real flavor. The dude’s fingerprints are all over some of the most hyped series in the last decade—“That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” for one. People went wild for that show, seriously. It’s not your typical isekai fare either; Fudeyasu’s script takes a salaryman who gets stabbed and, boom, now he’s a slime in a fantasy realm. Instead of being a nobody, this blob ends up running the show with diplomacy, magic, and a ragtag bunch of monsters. The way the story unfolds—packed with humor, wild twists, and even some surprisingly wholesome moments—really sets it apart. Fudeyasu’s dialogue pops, never feels stiff. Then you’ve got “Shangri-La Frontier,” which dropped in 2023. Total shift in vibe: gamers, VR, and a guy obsessed with playing the worst games ever. Sounds nuts, but it’s ridiculously fun. Fudeyasu manages to capture that rush of discovering a new world, the cringe of weird glitches, and the genuine excitement of leveling up in a game that’s so bad, it’s somehow good. The banter? Chef’s kiss. Let’s not forget “Do It Yourself!!” from 2022. It’s a slice-of-life, all about a bunch of girls building stuff and figuring out friendship, but it never gets too cheesy. There’s this mellow energy, a little awkwardness, and loads of heart. Fudeyasu’s scripts nail the little details—the awkward pauses, the quiet wins, the realness of screwing something up and laughing about it. His stuff just has this spark, you know? It sticks with you.