Mamoru Nagano made his professional debut in 1984 working with Yoshiyuki Tomino on the TV series Heavy Metal L-Gaim.
His work in Heavy Metal L-Gaim introducing mecha with armor plates that appeared to fit loosely over an internal skeleton.
Later, he has worked on the anime Gothicmade[1] with studio Automatic Flowers as the producer, director, chief writer, character and mechanical designer for the series.
Nagano is a very versatile man and has been a professional artist, manga writer, musician and fashion designer.
Some of his art books show him dressed up as Minako Aino from Sailor Moon for cosplay.