is a Japanese manga artist who created a two-volume adaptation of the Japanese animated OVA series FLCL, and the original manga '. He started his career as a dà Âjinshi artist, gaining a reputation for his quirky and unique style of art. He also does some costume design and sculpting. Ueda is also an artist known for his works with studios Shaft and Khara, particularly on the Monogatari series in which he's acted as an opening and ending animator for various installments of the franchise; and on the works of director Kazuya Tsurumaki.