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storyboard artist and director of television,
OVA
, abbreviated as OVA and sometimes as OAV (original animation video), are Japanese animated films and series made specially for release in home video formats without prior showings on television or in theaters, though the first part of an OVA s ...
, and
anime
is hand-drawn and 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 Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ...
films. He previously worked under 橋本 光夫 (pronounced the same), but changed as someone else was using that name. While he was under contract with
Toei Animation
() is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including ''Sally the Witch,'' '' GeGeGe no Kitarō,'' '' Mazinger Z'', '' Galaxy Express 999'', '' Cutie Honey'', '' Dr. Slu ...
, he also did work for other companies under the name .
Hashimoto is known for his work on series such as the ''
Dr. Slump & Arale-chan'' TV and film series, all three ''
Dragon Ball'' TV series, as well as several of the ''Dragon Ball'' features. In recent years, he has worked as a director on mostly independent (or "hobby") anime works.
Works
Anime television series
Credits are for director unless otherwise indicated.
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Dr. Slump & Arale-chan'' (1981-1986, assistant director)
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Dragon Ball'' (1986-1989, assistant director)
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Dragon Ball Z'' (1989-1996, director, OP/ED credits director)
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Dragon Ball GT
is a 1996–1997 Japanese anime television series based on Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' manga. Produced by Toei Animation, the series premiered in Japan on Fuji TV and ran for 64 episodes from February 1996 to November 1997. Unlike th ...
'' (1996-1997)
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Ninku
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kōji Kiriyama. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from June 1993 to September 1995, with is chapters collected in nine ''tankōbon'' v ...
'' (1995-1996, storyboards, director (as Tachibana))
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Midori no Makibaō
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tsunomaru and serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Jump''. It was also adapted into an anime series.
Plot
Midori Makibaō is a small white mule. Compared to the other thoroughbred horses, hi ...
'' (1996-1997, storyboards, director (as Tachibana))
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Kindaichi Case Files
is a Japanese mystery manga series based on the crime solving adventures of a high school student, Hajime Kindaichi, the supposed grandson of the famous (fictional) private detective Kosuke Kindaichi. Written by Yōzaburō K ...
'' (1997-2000)
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Flame of Recca
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Anzai. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from April 1995 to February 2002, with its chapters collected in 33 ''tankōbon'' volumes.
The series was ad ...
'' (1997-1998, storyboards, director (as Tachibana))
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Hanitarō Desu.'' (1997-1998)
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Haruniwake no Saninme'' (1998)
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Heritako Pū-chan'' (1998-1999, chief director)
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Silent Möbius'' (1998, storyboards (as Tachibana))
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Master Keaton
is a Japanese manga series created by Hokusei Katsushika, Naoki Urasawa, and Takashi Nagasaki. It was serialized in '' Big Comic Original'' from 1988 to 1994, with the 144 chapters collected into 18 ''tankōbon'' volumes by Shogakukan.
An ...
'' (1998-1999 (as Tachibana))
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Dokkiri Doctor
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujihiko Hosono. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from March 1981 to February 1982, with its chapters collected in four ''tankōbon ...
'' (1998-1999 storyboards (as Tachibana))
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Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne
is a magical girl ''shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. The story is about the adventures of a high school girl, Maron Kusakabe, who is the reincarnation of Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) and transforms into a pha ...
'' (1999-2000)
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D4 Princess'' (1999, storyboards, director (as Tachibana))
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Bubu Chacha
is a Japanese slice of life anime series created by Akira Okeya (writer of '' Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team'' and '' Transformers: Armada''), Iku, Takeshi Anzai and Tetsuro Amino (director of ''Blue Comet SPT Layzner''). Dubbed by G ...
'' (1999, storyboards (as Tachibana))
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We Know You, Moonlight Mask-kun!'' (1999-2000, storyboards (as Tachibana))
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Shinzo'' (2000, director, OP credits director)
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Herohero-kun'' (2000-2001 (as Tachibana))
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children'' (2000-2001, storyboards, director (as Tachibana))
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Pipo Papo Patrol-kun'' (2000-2001, chief director)
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I Love Bubu Chacha'' (2001, storyboards, director (as Tachibana))
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Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat
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'' (2002, storyboards, director)
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Beyblade
is a line of spinning-top toys originally developed by Takara, first released in Japan in July 1999, along with its debut series. Following Takara's merger with Tomy in 2006, Beyblades are now developed by Takara Tomy. Various toy companies ...
'' (2002-2003, storyboards, director)
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Galaxy Angel Z'' (2002)
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Chobits
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the Japanese manga collective Clamp. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Young Magazine'' from September 2000 to October 2002, with its chapters collected ...
'' (2002)
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Tsuribaka Nisshi
is a Japanese fishing-themed manga series written by Jūzō Yamasaki and illustrated by Kenichi Kitami. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Big Comic Original'' since 1979. It won the 28th Shogakukan Manga A ...
'' (2002-2003)
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Weiß Kreuz Glühen'' (2002-2003, storyboards, director)
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Galaxy Angel A'' (2002-2003, storyboards, director)
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Battle B-Daman
is a Japanese manga series by Eiji Inuki which ran in CoroCoro Comics by Shogakukan from 2002 to 2005. An anime adaptation was released in January 2004. It premiered in the United States in April 2005. It is the first show of the ''B-Dama ...
'' (2004-2005)
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Crash B-Daman
is the third comic adaptation of the B-Daman toy, first serialized in the January 2006 issue of Coro Coro Comic. The television series started on January 9, 2006, replacing Battle B-Daman on TV Tokyo. It was the last television series of B- ...
'' (2006, storyboards)
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Kirarin Revolution
is a Japanese manga series by An Nakahara. The series ran in the ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Ciao'' from March 2004 to June 2009, with side stories running in ''Pucchigumi'' in 2006. The manga sold a cumulative total of over 10 million ...
'' (2006-2007, storyboards, director)
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers
is a Japanese anime adventure television series produced by TMS Entertainment, Dentsu Inc., and Nelvana Limited under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto. The story centers on the lives of creatures called Bakugan and the "battle brawlers" ...
'' (2007-2012)
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Scan2Go'' (2010-2011)
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Initial D Fifth Stage (2012-2013)
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Initial D Final Stage (2014)
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Omakase! Miracle Cat-dan'' (2015-2016)
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Kamiwaza Wanda
is a Japanese media franchise created by Takara Tomy and TBS. It consists of two manga series, both published by Shogakukan from 2016 to 2017, and a 47-episode anime television series by TMS Entertainment, aired from April 2016 to March 20 ...
'' (2016)
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Yōkai Apāto no Yūga na Nichijō'' (2017)
OVA
Credits are for director unless otherwise indicated.
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Dragon Ball: Goku's Traffic Safety'' (1988, director)
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Chameleon (manga)'' (1992-1996, episodes 1-2)
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TwinBee: Winbee no ⅛ Panic'' (1994)
Anime films
Credits are for director unless otherwise indicated.
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Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies'' (1986, assistant director)
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Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle'' (1987, assistant director)
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Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might'' (1990, storyboards)
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Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku'' (1990, TV Special)
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Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug'' (1991)
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Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge'' (1991)
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love'' (1993)
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark...'' (1994)
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Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation'' (1994)
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Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon'' (1995)
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Tamagotchi: Honto no Hanashi'' (1997)
References
External links
Vida de Loca(official site)
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Japanese television directors
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Anime directors
Japanese storyboard artists
Place of birth missing (living people)