Jun Maeda

One of the founding members of the software company Key. Original creator and main composer of most of Key's visual novels. Notable works: - Kanon (Mai & Makoto routes) - Air - Clannad + After Story - Angel Beats! - Tomoyo After - Little Busters! + Refrain! - Charlotte Before forming Key, Maeda worked for the company Tactics where he had a hand in the creation of two games for that company - Moon. - One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e On February 10, 2022, he participated in the creation of the game "Heaven Burns Red" as a writer, scenario designer, composer, and lyricist, continuing his fictional world full of drama. The central phrase of this game is "最上の、切なさを" (The ultimate sadness). On October 19, 2026, Visual Arts announced that Maeda had been hospitalized following a diagnosis of pharyngeal cancer. The statement noted that Maeda would be pursuing palliative care rather than active treatment.