CINEMATOGRAPHER — YOKOHAMA · GIFU · WORLDWIDE

Flying the world
to film cosplay.

I'm DAI (Shigenori Nagao), a cinematographer based in Yokohama and Gifu. More than 150 trips abroad have taken me to anime conventions all over the world. With cosplay at the core, I work on collaborations with camera and gadget brands, TV, music video and social shoots, and projects overseas.

01 — BRAND COLLABORATIONS

Used on location.
Filmed. Shared.

I collaborate with camera, lighting, gimbal and editing-software brands on social content. Your product gets used for real at anime conventions around the world, in work created with cosplayers, and shared with followers in Japan and abroad.

What I can make for you

1. 01Product review videos (YouTube)
2. 02Reels, TikToks and Shorts
3. 03Real-world use and on-site shoots at conventions abroad
4. 04Promo video and photos featuring cosplayers
5. 05Sample and ad content for brands (photo and video)
6. 06Behind-the-scenes content

Quoted to suit the scope, number of pieces and budget. Packages can be combined.

Past collaborations

EVOTO — AI PHOTO EDITING Evoto AI Review: Pro Cosplayer’s Secret to Perfect Photo Editing World Otaku Channel

ZHIYUN — MOLUS X60 RGB Best COB light for Cosplay shoot! - Molus X60 RGB World Otaku Channel

Top-performing reels

Vertical Reels, TikToks and Shorts like these can be delivered for brand collaborations as they are.

03 — PHOTOGRAPHY

Stills with the
same intensity.

I shoot stills alongside video, as a one-person crew. From studio to location, each frame captures the world of the character.

04 — WORLDWIDE

Filming cosplay at
anime conventions worldwide.

Based in Yokohama and Gifu, I've made over 150 trips abroad, filming at anime conventions and locations across Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe.

With connections to events and creators on the ground, I'm ready for projects anywhere in the world.

What you can book me for abroad

Languages: Japanese (native), English (conversational). Available worldwide — tell me your dates and travel arrangements.

Popular convention videos

555K VIEWS ANIME EXPO 2022 · USA Anime Expo 2022 Cosplay Music Video Part 2 World Otaku Channel 193K VIEWS COMIC MARKET 104 · JAPAN Comic Market 104 Cosplay Music Video | Best Comiket 104 Cosplayers World Otaku Channel

05 — CREATOR SUPPORT

Connecting cosplay events
in Japan and the world.

I bring cosplayers and influencers from overseas to events in Japan, and take Japanese cosplayers and influencers to events abroad. Support in both directions, so events and creators find each other.

Overseas creators at Japanese events

Invitations for international cosplayers and influencers to events in Japan, with support throughout their stay.

Japanese creators at events abroad

Japanese cosplayers and influencers sent to anime and cosplay events overseas, supported on the ground.

• AFASINGAPORE
• ANIMANGAKIMALAYSIA
• DOKOMIGERMANY
• FFTAIWAN
• USA · HONG KONG · VIETNAMAlso supported creators in the USA, Hong Kong, Vietnam and beyond
• and more

GUEST & CREATOR BOOKING

Convention appearances and creator introductions

Beyond appearing as a guest, judge or speaker, I can introduce a wide range of cosplayers and influencers from Japan and abroad to suit your event. I served as a judge at World Cinematic Cosplay Summit 2024 in Malaysia.

06 — WRITING

Written for

Event coverage with photography and writing for entertainment media — enquiries welcome.

07 — FEATURED / AWARDS

Press and awards

1. AWARDNIKKE 1.5th Anniversary Global Creator Contest — Special Prize, Cosplay: りぃたろす (Riitarosu), filmed by DAI
2. AWARDNIKKE 1st Anniversary Global Creator Contest — Special Prize, Cosplay: すや。(Suya), filmed by DAI
3. 2023Video Salon, March issue — "Views" Monthly Best Movie
4. 2022Video Salon, March issue — featured in the cinematic portrait special (Genkosha)
5. TVAppeared on Akihabara Channel's "Akiba Login"

08 — ABOUT

DAIShigenori Nagao

I'm a cinematographer and photographer based in Yokohama and Gifu. Over 150 trips abroad have taken me to anime conventions and locations in 19 countries and regions across Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe. Cosplay is at the heart of my work, alongside music videos, promo films, commercials, TV, stage events and social collaborations with camera and gadget brands.

Alongside shooting, I bring overseas cosplayers and influencers to events in Japan and take Japanese creators to events abroad. I also run Sakura Kogyo Studio, a former factory in Gifu, and World Otaku Channel, and write for Japanese entertainment media.