is a Japanese manga artist who created a two-volume adaptation of the Japanese animated OVA series FLCL, and the original manga Q-Ko-Chan: The Earth Invader Girl. He started his career as a dōjinshi artist, gaining a reputation for his quirky and unique style of art. He also does some costume design and sculpting.

External links

• Hajime Ueda at GainaxPages fan site
• List of Hajime Ueda's works
• Picture of Hajime Ueda with Oshiguchi (taken by Foo Swee Chin)