Junji Murata is a visionary producer and founder of MAHO FILM, a Japanese animation studio known for creating magical and emotionally resonant stories. After departing from Ashi Productions, Murata established MAHO FILM in 2018 with the mission to craft inspiring content that sparks imagination and wonder.

Under his leadership, the studio quickly gained recognition for its work on a range of successful anime series, including If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord (2019), I’m Standing on a Million Lives (2020), By the Grace of the Gods (2020), In the Land of Leadale (2022), and I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss (2022). Murata’s creative vision continues to shape MAHO FILM’s diverse portfolio, establishing the studio as a dynamic force in the Japanese animation industry.