is a Japanese

anime is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japane ...

director, writer, producer and storyboard artist, who is among

Sunrise Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects. Terminology Al ...

's noted directors. He was born in

Nisshin, Aichi is a Cities of Japan, city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 91,795 in 37,398 households, and a population density of 2,629 persons per km². The total area of the city was . Geography Nisshin is located on t ...

, Japan.

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Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh is a 51 episode Japanese anime television series, and the first series produced for the Eldran franchise funded by Tomy and produced by Sunrise. It aired in Japan from April 3, 1991 to March 25, 1992. The story revolves around a group of ele ...

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Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger is a 47 episode animated shōnen mecha television series, and the second series produced for the Eldran franchise funded by Tomy and produced by Sunrise. It aired on TV Tokyo from April 1, 1992, to February 24, 1993. It was the first to in ...

'' (storyboards, episode direction; 1992) *'' Nekketsu Saikyo Gozaurer'' (storyboards, episode direction; 1993) *''

Mobile Fighter G Gundam ''Mobile Fighter G Gundam'', also known in Japan as (and commonly referred to as simply ''G Gundam''), is a 1994 Japanese animated television series produced by Sunrise and the fifth installment in the long-running '' Gundam'' franch ...

'' (storyboards, episode direction; 1994) *''Jūsenshi Gulkeeva'' (storyboards, episode direction; 1995) *'' New Mobile Report Gundam Wing'' (storyboards; 1995) *''

Brave Command Dagwon ''Brave Command Dagwon'' (勇者指令ダグオン) is a Japanese anime series begun in 1996, created by Takara and Sunrise under the direction of Tomomi Mochizuki (who also did screenplay for the show) and was the seventh and penultimate entry ...

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After War Gundam X , is a 1996 Japanese anime television series and the seventh installment in the long running ''Gundam'' franchise that started in 1979, but takes place in an alternate timeline called . The series has 39 episodes, aired in Japan from April ...

'' (storyboards; 1996) *'' Reideen the Superior'' (storyboards, episode direction; 1996) *''

The King of Braves GaoGaiGar is a Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise's internal "Studio 7" division alongside Tokyu Agency. It is the eighth and final installment in Takara's ''Brave series'' franchise. It is directed by Yoshitomo Yonetani, with Yosh ...

'' (storyboards, episode direction; 1997) *''

Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo , often shortened to , and known in English as ''KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops'', is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Akimoto. It takes place in the present day, in and around a neighborhood police station ( k� ...

'' (storyboards; 1997) *''

Gasaraki is a mecha anime television series produced by Sunrise. It was directed by Ryousuke Takahashi, who also co-created the series along with Sunrise (Hajime Yatate). Goro Taniguchi was the assistant director. The screenplay was written by Toru ...

'' (assistant director, storyboards, episode direction; 1998) *''

Infinite Ryvius is a 26 episode drama/sci-fi series produced by Sunrise. The character and mecha designs in ''RYVIUS'' were created by Hisashi Hirai, who later went on to act as the character designer for ''Gundam SEED''. The series is also noted for its ...

'' (director, storyboards, episode direction; 1999) *'' s-CRY-ed'' (director, storyboards, episode direction; 2001) *''

Daigunder is a Japanese anime television series about humans using robots in tournaments. Created by Aeon and Takara and animated by Brain's Base, the studio’s first television production, the series aired on TV Tokyo from April to December 2002. A ser ...

'' (storyboards, 2002) *'' Shinkon Gattai Godannar: 1st'' (storyboards of ep. 3; 2003) *''

Planetes ''Planētes'', "Wanderers", lead=yes is a Japanese hard science fiction manga written and illustrated by Makoto Yukimura. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Morning'' between January 1999 to January 2004, with its ...

'' (director, storyboards management, episode direction; 2003) *''

Mai-HiME is a Japanese anime series, created by Sunrise. Directed by Masakazu Obara and written by Hiroyuki Yoshino, it premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo from September 2004 to March 2005. The series focuses on the lives of HiMEs—girls with the capa ...

'' (creative producer; 2004) *''

Honey and Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Chica Umino. It was serialized in Takarajimasha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Cutie Comic'' from 2000 to 2001, before being transferred to Shueisha's ''josei'' (aimed at younger adu ...

'' (storyboards of ep. 5; 2005) *'' Gun x Sword'' (director, storyboards; 2005) *''

SoltyRei ''SoltyRei'' is a Japanese anime television series animated by Gonzo (company), Gonzo and AIC (company), AIC following the inhabitants of a city where an Aurora prevents aerial travel. The series aired on TV Asahi between October 2005 and Marc ...

'' (planning coordinator; 2005) *'' Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'' (director, original story, storyboards management; 2006) *''

Bamboo Blade ''Bamboo Blade'' (stylized as ''BAMBOO BLADE'') is a Japanese manga series written by Masahiro Totsuka and illustrated by Aguri Igarashi. It was serialized in Square Enix's ''Young Gangan'' magazine from December 2004 to September 2010. The ...

'' (guest appearance; 2007) *'' Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2'' (director, original story; 2008) *''

Linebarrels of Iron is a Japanese manga series created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi. The series was first serialized in Akita Shoten's monthly ''seinen'' manga magazine, '' Champion Red'', in 2005. It has since been compiled into 24 tankōbon, as ...

'' (creative producer; 2008) *'' Dogs: Stray Dogs Howling in the Dark'' (production assistance; 2009) *''

Fantasista Doll is a Japanese anime television series produced by Hoods Entertainment and directed by Hisashi Saitō. Gorō Taniguchi serves as the creative producer, while the series composition is handled by Noboru Kimura and Yūko Kakihara. The seri ...

'' (creative producer; 2013) *''

Space Dandy , is a 2014 Japanese comic science fiction anime television series produced by Bones. The series follows the misadventures of Dandy, an alien hunter who is "a dandy guy in space", in search for undiscovered and rare aliens with his robot assi ...

'' (storyboards for episodes 7 and 14; 2014) *''

Maria the Virgin Witch , subtitled ''Sorcière de gré, pucelle de force'' ("witch by choice, virgin by obligation"), is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masayuki Ishikawa. Kodansha USA licensed the manga and released the first volume on February 2 ...

'' (director; 2015) *'' Active Raid'' (chief director; 2016) *''

ID-0 is a 2017 cyberpunk Japanese anime television series produced by Sanzigen. The anime was announced through a teaser video on August 7, 2016. followed by the official website on January 26, 2017. The series is produced by Sanzigen and directed ...

'' (director; 2017) *'' Revisions'' (director; 2019) *''

Back Arrow is an original Japanese anime series produced by Studio VOLN, directed by Gorō Taniguchi and written by Kazuki Nakashima. The series aired from January to June 2021. Plot The series takes place in the land of , a continent completely surroun ...

'' (director, co-creator; 2021) *''

Skate-Leading Stars is an original Japanese anime television series produced by J.C.Staff, created by Gorō Taniguchi, and directed by Toshinori Fukushima. The series aired from January 10 to March 28, 2021. Plot The series will follow a group of high school bo ...

'' (chief director; 2021) *'' Estab Life: Great Escape'' (original concept, creative supervision; 2022)

Anime films

*'' Jungle Taitei - Yūki ga Mirai o Kaeru'' (director, 2009) *'' Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection'' (director; 2019) *'' One Piece Film: Red'' (director, storyboard; 2022) *'' Eiga Estab Life: Revengers' Road'' (original concept, director, screenplay; 2023)

Original video animations

*'' One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzack'' (director; 1998) (special production of ''Super Jump Anime Tour'') *'' Kanzen Shōri Daitei Ō'' (storyboards; 2001)

Manga

*'' Code Geass: Jet-Black Renya'' (original script; 2010–2013) *''Atrail - Nisekawiteki Nichijou to Senmitsu Element'' (original script; 2015–2018)

Video games

*'' Estab Life: Unity Memories'' (original concept, creative supervision; TBA)

Notes and references

External links

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