Makiko Futaki
Also known as 二木 真希子
Makiko Futaki was a Japanese visual effects artist known for her contributions to animated films. Born on June 19, 1958, in Aichi, Japan, Futaki worked primarily in the animation department, credited as a key animator across multiple projects.
Biography
Makiko Futaki was a Japanese visual effects artist known for her contributions to animated films. Born on June 19, 1958, in Aichi, Japan, Futaki worked primarily in the animation department, credited as a key animator across multiple projects. Their filmography includes collaborations with Studio Ghibli, where they contributed to films such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, My Neighbor Totoro, Porco Rosso, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo, and From Up on Poppy Hill. Futaki also worked on Akira, Angel’s Egg, and Like the Clouds, Like the Wind, all of which showcase their involvement in key animation roles.
Futaki’s work appeared in films spanning several decades, from the mid-1980s to the early 2010s. Their role as a key animator involved shaping the visual style and movemen…




