Yôji Enokido

Yôji Enokido, born September 27, 1963, out in Shiga, Japan—yeah, the guy’s been kicking around the anime and film world for decades now. If you’ve watched anything even remotely wild and stylish in the past twenty years, there’s a good chance Enokido’s fingerprints are all over it. He’s not just some writer-for-hire, either—this dude’s got range, and he’s not afraid to throw in a curveball or two. Fans of Bungou Stray Dogs know exactly what I’m talking about. That show’s got layers. Enokido’s writing brings out the weirdest, most interesting bits of every character. One episode you’re laughing, the next you’re questioning your entire existence. Classic Enokido move. He’s probably best known for his work on the Evangelion rebuild movies—Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) and Evangelion Shin Gekijôban: Jo (2007). Those films? Absolute fever dreams. He’s working alongside Hideaki Anno, so you know the scripts aren’t just following the rules. The dude’s got a knack for twisting up your brain with philosophical tangents, psychological breakdowns, and enough emotional whiplash to leave you dizzy. He’s one of those rare writers who can jump between genres—sci-fi, supernatural, straight-up action—without missing a beat. If you’re into stories that mess with your head or just love seeing characters get pushed to their limits, Enokido’s your guy. Seriously, his stuff is never boring, and he always finds a way to keep things fresh, even when the source material feels familiar.