is a Japanese

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, character designer and anime director.

Biography

Beginning his career at

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, he has worked as an

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and animator on several productions, and made his debut as a director with volumes 2 to 4 of '' Alien 9'' and the 2004 television series ''

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''. He also directed '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''. He is a member of the

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(JAniCA).

Works

Anime television series

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Mama wa Shōgaku 4 Nensei is a Japanese anime television series directed by Shuji Iuchi and produced by Sunrise, Nippon TV and Asatsu-DK. The 51-episode series was first aired from January 10, 1992, through December 25, 1992. In 1993, ''Mama wa Shōgaku Yonensei'' ...

'' (1992; key animation) *''

Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger is a 47 episode anime, animated shōnen mecha television series, and the second series produced for the Eldran series, Eldran franchise funded by Tomy and produced by Sunrise (company), Sunrise. It aired on TV Tokyo from April 1, 1992, to Fe ...

'' (1992; key animation) *''

Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer (this series is also sometimes titled as "Matchless Passion Gozaurer") is a 51-episode animated television series, and third series in the Eldran franchise funded by Tomy and produced by Sunrise. It aired in Japan from March 3, 1993, to Febr ...

'' (1993; key animation) *''

Vision of Escaflowne is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series created by Shōji Kawamori and Sunrise Studios and directed by Kazuki Akane. It premiered in Japan on April 2, 1996 on TV Tokyo, and the final episode aired on September 24, 1996. Sony's a ...

'' (1994–1996; animation director, animation assistance, key animation) *''

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 anime, animated television series produced by Sunrise (company), Sunrise and the fifth installment in the long-ru ...

'' (1994; key animation) *''

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a series created by Be-Papas, an artist collective founded by Kunihiko Ikuhara. The primary entries in the series include a 1996 manga written by Chiho Saito, a 1997 anime television series directed by Ikuhara, and ''Adolescence of ...

'' (1997; key animation) *'' Cowboy Bebop'' (1998; key animation) *''

Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! is a manga series created by Tetsuhiro Koshita, first serialized in Shogakukan's CoroCoro Comic magazine from July 1994 to October 1999. The manga centers on Retsu and Go Seiba, twin brothers who focus on the world of miniature car raci ...

MAX'' (1998; key animation) *'' Uchū Kaizoku Mito no Daibōken'' (1999; key animation) *''

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen is a Japanese light novel series written by Yoshinobu Akita. It was adapted into manga, five anime television series (''Sorcerous Stabber Orphen'', ''Sorcerous Stabber Orphen 2: Revenge'', ''Sorcerous Stabber Orphen'' (2020), ...

'' (1998–1999; key animation) *''

RahXephon is a Japanese anime television series created and directed by Yutaka Izubuchi. The series follows 17-year-old Ayato Kamina, his ability to control a mecha known as the RahXephon, and his inner journey to find a place in the world. His l ...

'' (2002; episode director, animation director, key animation) *''

Fullmetal Alchemist is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. It was serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga, ''shōnen'' manga anthology magazine ''Gangan Comics#Monthly Shōnen Gangan, Monthly Shōnen Gangan'' between July 20 ...

'' (2003–2004; OP animation director) *''

Gunparade March is a Japanese video game. The video game, , was released on 28 September 2000, for the PlayStation. It was developed by Alfa System and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. A manga adaptation by Hiroyuki Sanadura was serialized in the ...

'' (2003; character design, character animation director, storyboards, episode direction, key animation) *''

'' (2004; director, screenplay, storyboards, episode direction) *'' Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu'' (2005–2006; key animation) *'' Soul Eater'' (2008–2009; OP storyboards, episode direction, key animation) *''

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu is a Japanese light novel series by Yūsaku Igarashi, with illustrations by Shaa. The series originally started serialization in MediaWorks' now-defunct light novel magazine '' Dengeki hp'' on June 18, 2004. The first novel was released ...

'' (2008; storyboards, episode direction, animation director, key animation) *'' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'' (2009–10; director) *'' Code:Breaker'' (2012; director) *''

Scorching Ping Pong Girls is a Japanese manga series by Yagura Asano about table tennis. It began serialization in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Jump SQ.19'' in 2013. After ''Jump SQ.19'' ended publication in February 2015, the manga moved to Shueisha's onli ...

'' (2016; director) *''

Healer Girl is an original Japanese anime television series animated by studio 3Hz. The series is directed by Yasuhiro Irie, written by Noboru Kimura, and features character designs by Yukie Akiya, and music composed by Ryo Takahashi. It features singer ...

'' (2022; director)

Animated films

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'' (1998; key animation) *''

Escaflowne is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series created by Shōji Kawamori and Sunrise Studios and directed by Kazuki Akane. It premiered in Japan on April 2, 1996 on TV Tokyo, and the final episode aired on September 24, 1996. Sony's a ...

'' (2000; original picture animation director) *'' Digimon Adventure: Bokura no War Game!'' (2000; key animation) *'' Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door'' (2001; storyboard assistance) *'' Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa'' (2005; key animation) *''

Tekkon Kinkreet , also known as ''Black & White'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Taiyō Matsumoto, originally serialized from 1993 to 1994 in Shogakukan's ''seinen'' manga magazine ''Big Comic Spirits''. The story takes place in th ...

'' (2006; key animation)

ONA

*'' Eden'' (2021; director)

OVA

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Moldiver is a 6-episode 1993 OVA anime series. It is a parody of magical girl and superhero anime series. Plot The plot focuses on a young girl by the name of Mirai Ozora, living in Tokyo in the year 2045. Being obsessed with her hobbies of shopping ...

'' (1993; key animation) *'' Giant Robo: The Animation Chikyū ga Seishi Suru hi'' (1992–1998; key animation) *'' Yōsei Kisuikoden'' (1993; key animation) *'' Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo'' (1996; key animation) *'' JoJo's Bizarre Bizarre Adventures third chapter: "D'Arby The Gambler" (1994; key animation) *''

Macross Plus is a four-episode anime OVA and theatrical movie in the ''Macross'' series. It was the first sequel to the original ''Macross'' television series that took place in the official timeline (''Macross II'' was quickly retconned by series creator ...

'' episode 3 (1995; key animation) *'' Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team'' (1996–1999; key animation) *''

Alien Nine is a Japanese manga series by Hitoshi Tomizawa, which was later adapted into an original video animation (OVA) series by J.C.Staff. The manga was serialized in Akita Shoten's ''Young Champion'' magazine, spanning 3 volumes. In 2003, Tomiz ...

'' (2001–2002; character design, animation director, director, Vol. 2- Vol. 4)

Games

*''Exodus Guilty'' (1998; key animation) *''NOeL 3'' (1998; animation director) Sources:

References

External links

IRICOMIX
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