Misa Toudou developed her passion for animation during high school, where she was a member of the Kaminoyama High School Animation Club alongside Aoi Miyamori, Ema Yasuhara, Shizuka Sakaki, and Midori Imai. Their collaborative work on a student film solidified Misa’s interest in pursuing a career in the anime industry, particularly after being inspired by Ema’s artistic talent.

After graduation, Misa began her professional journey at Super Media Creation, a CG production company. While she initially grappled with the decision between working in 2D or 3D animation, she ultimately pursued 3D computer graphics. However, over time, she grew dissatisfied with her role, as her tasks were limited to modeling vehicle tires a repetitive job that lacked creative fulfillment.

Disillusioned by the idea of spending years drawing the same objects, Misa began to reconsider her career path. Following conversations with her friends and after watching Zoo Park Story, a project that reignited her passion for meaningful storytelling through animation, Misa made the decision to leave Super Media Creation. With the support and recommendation of Aoi Miyamori, she eventually joined Studio KANANBUN, where she sought more creatively engaging opportunities.

Misa Toudou has a tomboyish appearance, characterized by her short black hair with a small tuft that sticks up and her bright purple eyes. Her overall style reflects her energetic and practical personality.

Her typical outfit consists of a white shirt with orange stripes and buttons, layered under a black hoodie that features additional orange and white accents. She pairs this with short, dark-colored denim shorts and black shoes, giving her a casual and laid-back look suitable for her work in animation production.

Misa Toudou is naturally cheerful, energetic, and straightforward. She is honest in both her thoughts and actions, often speaking her mind without hesitation. While she generally maintains a positive attitude, Misa occasionally struggles with self-doubt, particularly when questioning the direction of her career. Despite these moments of uncertainty, she remains motivated and determined to pursue meaningful work in the animation industry.

The given name Misa (美沙) is composed of the kanji mi (美), meaning “beautiful,” and sa (沙), meaning “sand.” Her surname, Toudou (藤堂), combines tou (藤), meaning “wisteria,” and dou (堂), meaning “temple.”