Takeshi Dylan Sadachi

(佐立 武士) Journalist, editor and cultural critic. Born in 1997, Takeshi grew up in Japan and the U.S. After studying at Waseda University, they worked as a journalist and editor for the Japanese edition of WWD. They have also contributed to publications and media in Japan and abroad. After several years in the industry, Takeshi was awarded a fully-funded scholarship from the UK government to pursue research at SOAS University of London, focusing on Japanese queer history and culture. Since returning to Japan in late 2023, they served as an editor at Metropolis, and are currently an editor at Esquire. A keen traveler, Takeshi has visited over 40 countries and territories, with more always on the list. You can find them on Instagram at @takeshiordylan or on Substack at @sadachi.