Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (born December 9, 1947) is a Japanese manga artist, animator, character designer, anime director, illustrator, and novelist. He was born in Engaru, Monbetsu District, Hokkaido, and resides in Tokorozawa, Saitama. After graduating from Engaru High School and attending Hirosaki University (expelled), he entered Mushi Productions Training Center in 1970 and became an animator.