Hajime Anzai is a Japanese illustrator, art director, and television personality who has also performed voice acting and narration work. Born in Tokyo in 1953, he graduated from the Kuwasawa Design School and began his career in design, working for a record company before becoming a freelancer in 1982. His creative work spans a wide range of fields, including character design for JAL campaigns and Meiji Seika's Choco Baby, CD jacket artwork for musicians such as Dreams Come True, and the illustration of the picture book Wasimo, which he created with screenwriter Kankurō Kudō.

In the context of anime, Anzai is most notably involved with the series Wasimo. He is credited as the original illustrator for the picture book on which the television anime shorts are based. Beyond his role as a creator, he also contributed his voice to the anime, performing a voice acting role in the series.

Anzai's voice work is not limited to anime. He is known for his regular appearances as a narrator and performer on Japanese television programs, including the long-running series Tamori Club on TV Asahi and Warau Yogakuya on NHK BS Premium. His involvement with the music industry also includes being a member of the band Foollens and forming the local support unit Katte ni Kanko Kyokai with fellow artist Jun Miura.