(chiaki j. konaka) Special screenwriter. Since childhood, he has been attracted to fantasy dramas regardless of whether it's a movie or TV show, and has been engaged in video production after making independent films. He has been a video director since he was a student. After becoming a freelancer, he moved from director to screenwriter, and has been active in video works such as anime and special effects, mainly in horror/fantasy. In this "lain" TV series (aired '98), he participated in the production of live-action video parts such as episodes 7 and 9 as well as screenwriting. In addition, his other writings related to animation is the novel version of "Magic User Tai!" ( Broadcast '96) (Fujimi Fantasia Bunko), etc.