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 ...

and

tokusatsu is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, War film, war, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such te ...

drama screenwriter who has been involved in various television shows throughout her career, beginning in 1993 with '' Tokusou Robo Janperson''. In September 2022, Kobayashi launched a new manga series with illustrations by Saki Nonoyama titled ''Danzai Lock'' in

Kodansha is a Japanese privately-held publishing company headquartered in Bunkyō, Tokyo. Kodansha is the largest Japanese publishing company, and it produces the manga magazines ''Nakayoshi'', ''Afternoon'', ''Evening'', ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' an ...

's ''Comic Days'' website.

Filmography

Television

Since her debut writing credits in ''Janperson'', Kobayashi has been the main writer on many anime and tokusatsu television series and films. She has also been a writer on individual episodes within other series. Her credits as head writer are listed below in bold.

Anime television series

*'' Hell Teacher Nube'' (1997) *''

Yu-Gi-Oh! is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuki Takahashi. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' magazine between September 1996 and March 2004. The plot follows the story of a boy named Yugi Mutou, w ...

'' (1998) *''

Angel Links is an anime television series produced by Sunrise. It was originally aired across the Japanese WOWOW television network from April 7 to June 30, 1999. It is a spin-off of the manga ''Outlaw Star'' by Takehiko Itō. Premise The story fol ...

'' (1999) *''

Dinozaurs (also known as ) is a Japanese toyline created by toy company Bandai in 1998. Alongside the toys, two media adaptations were created by Sunrise: a 5-episode 3D CGI OVA series that ran from November 27, 1998 to January 2000 and a 26-episode a ...

'' (2000) *''

Gear Fighter Dendoh is a Japanese robot anime television series produced by TV Tokyo, Yomiko Advertising and Sunrise. It was directed by Mitsuo Fukuda, with Chiaki Morosawa handling series scripts, Hirokazu Hisayuki designing the characters and monsters, Satoshi ...

'' (2000–2001) *''

I My Me! Strawberry Eggs , occasionally shortened to ''Strawberry Eggs'', is a Japanese anime television series conceptualized by YOM. Produced by Pioneer LDC, Toshiba Digital Frontiers Inc., Pioneer Entertainment (USA) LP., TNK and Tokyo Broadcasting System Televisi ...

'' (2001) *''

Galaxy Angel is a ''bishōjo'' science fiction, sci-fi metaseries composed of anime, manga and dating sim video games. It was created by Broccoli (company), Broccoli in July 2000, when it launched a multi-platformed project called ''Project G.A.'' ...

'' (2001) *''

Galaxy Angel Z is a ''bishōjo'' sci-fi metaseries composed of anime, manga and dating sim video games. It was created by Broccoli in July 2000, when it launched a multi-platformed project called ''Project G.A.'' The anime and ''Galaxy Angel Party' ...

'' (2002) *'' Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier'' (2002) *''

Pita-Ten is a Japanese manga by Koge-Donbo. It was serialized in the shōnen manga magazine ''Dengeki Comic Gao!'' between the October 1999 and August 2003 issues and was later collected into eight tankōbon volumes. The eight volumes were localized f ...

'' (2002) *''

Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat Ghizela ( hu, Gizellafalva; german: Giseladorf) is a commune in Timiș County, Romania. It is composed of four villages: Ghizela, Hisiaș ( hu, Hosszúág), Paniova ( hu, Panyó; german: Panjowa) and Șanovița (formerly Șușanovăț; hu, Sziklá ...

'' (2002) *''

Seven of Seven is an anime TV series created by Yasuhiro Imagawa (''Giant Robo'', ''G Gundam'') and produced by A.C.G.T. The TV series premiered January 10, 2002 on TV Tokyo and finished in run on June 27, 2002, totaling 25 episodes. A New Year's special ...

'' (2002) * '' Galaxy Angel AA'' (2003) * ''

Galaxy Angel S is a ''bishōjo'' sci-fi metaseries composed of anime, manga and dating sim video games. It was created by Broccoli in July 2000, when it launched a multi-platformed project called ''Project G.A.'' The anime and ''Galaxy Angel Party' ...

'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *''

Di Gi Charat Nyo! is a Japanese anime and an alternate version of ''Di Gi Charat''. The series features Dejiko, and Puchiko, two catgirls who travel to Earth, for princess training, where they are accidentally split up. 104 12-minute episodes were produced b ...

'' (2003–2004) *''

Galaxy Angel X is a ''bishōjo'' sci-fi metaseries composed of anime, manga and dating sim video games. It was created by Broccoli in July 2000, when it launched a multi-platformed project called ''Project G.A.'' The anime and ''Galaxy Angel Party'' ...

'' (2004) *''

Genshiken is a Japanese manga series by Shimoku Kio about a college club for ''otaku'' (extremely obsessed fans of various media) and the lifestyle its members pursue. The title is a shortening of the club's official name, , or "The Society for ...

'' (2004) *''

Gokusen is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kozueko Morimoto. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''You'' from 2000 to 2007, with its chapters collected in fifteen '' wideban'' volumes. The story follows Kumiko Yamaguchi, the grand ...

'' (2004) *''

Sgt. Frog ''Sgt. Frog'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mine Yoshizaki. It was launched in ''Monthly Shōnen Ace'' in April 1999. The story follows the attempts of a platoon of frog-like alien invaders to c ...

'' (2005) *'' Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor'' (2005–2006) *''

Shakugan no Shana , also known simply as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 26 novels from November 2002 to November 2012 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The ...

'' (2005–2006) *''

009-1 is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shotaro Ishinomori. The manga was serialized in the Futabasha publication ''Weekly Manga Action'' from 1967 to 1970, then returned briefly in 1974. The story concerns Miléne Hoffman (" ...

'' (2006) *''

Kamisama Kazoku is an anime series based on a series of light novels by Yoshikazu Kuwashima, which premiered May 18, 2006 in Japan across the anime satellite television network Animax. The original light novel series has concluded with eight volumes; howev ...

'' (2006) *''

Witchblade ''Witchblade'' is a comic book series published by Top Cow Productions, an imprint of Image Comics, which ran from November 1995 to October 2015. The series was created by Top Cow founder and owner Marc Silvestri, editor David Wohl, writers B ...

'' (2006) *''

Yume Tsukai is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Riichi Ueshiba. The series is a spin-off of Ueshiba's earlier manga, ''Discommunication''. It was made into an anime television series produced by Madhouse that aired on some UHF stati ...

'' (2006) *''

Death Note ''Death Note'' (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2003 to May ...

'' (2006–2007) *'' Claymore'' (2007) *''

Princess Resurrection is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yasunori Mitsunaga. The manga was serialized in '' Monthly Shōnen Sirius'' magazine and published by Kodansha. A 26-episode anime series by Madhouse aired on TBS in 2007. Both the ma ...

'' (2007) *''

Shakugan no Shana Second , also known simply as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 26 novels from November 2002 to November 2012 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. The ...

'' (2007-2008) *''

Blassreiter is a Japanese anime series created by studio Gonzo and the multimedia studio Nitro+. The title is pseudo-German and can be translated as "Pale Rider". A manga titled was serialized in ''Champion Red'' magazine. Along with '' The Tower of ...

'' (2008) *''

Casshern Sins is a reboot of the 1973 anime series ''Casshan'', produced by Tatsunoko Productions and animated by Madhouse, it aired from October 2008 to March 2009. The series made its English broadcast premiere on Funimation Channel in December 2010. A ...

'' (2008–2009) *'' Shakugan no Shana Final'' (2011-2012) *'' JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure'' (2012-2013) *''

Attack on Titan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. It is set in a world where humanity is forced to live in cities surrounded by three enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as ...

'' (2013–2019) *'' Garo: The Carved Seal of Flames'' (2014–2015) * '' JoJo%27s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders'' (2014-2015) * '' JoJo%27s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'' (2016) *'' Kakegurui'' (2017) * '' JoJo%27s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind'' (2018-2019) * '' Kakegurui ××'' (2019) *''

Dororo is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga artist Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka's childhood memory of his friends pronouncing as ''dororo'' inspired the title of the series. ''Dororo'' was first serialized in Shogakukan's ''W ...

'' (2019) *'' JoJo%27s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean'' (2021-present)

Live action television

*'' Tokusou Robo Janperson'' (1993) *''

Blue SWAT is the thirteenth installment in the Metal Hero Series franchise. It ran from January 30, 1994 to January 27, 1995 for a total of 51 episodes and one theatrical film, aired as part of the 1994 ''Manga Matsuri'', which compiled episodes 1 and 2. ...

'' (1994) *''

Juukou B-Fighter , is a 1995 Japanese tokusatsu television series. B-Fighter is short for "Beetle Fighter". It was part of Toei's Metal Hero Series franchise. It dealt with three members of the prestigious fighting against the evil forces of the otherworldly Ja ...

'' (1995–1996) *''

B-Fighter Kabuto is a Japanese television series in the Metal Hero Series franchise. It is the sequel to ''Juukou B-Fighter'', taking place five years after the preceding B-Fighter series. Kabuto aired from 1996 to 1997. The action footage and props were used for ...

'' (1996–1997) *''

Denji Sentai Megaranger is Toei's twenty-first production of the Super Sentai metaseries, and the Second Sentai where all heroes are high school students. The footage was also used in the American series, ''Power Rangers in Space''. ''Megaranger'' premiered on February ...

'' (1997–1998) *''

Seijuu Sentai Gingaman is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It is Toei's 22nd entry of the ''Super Sentai'' metaseries. The series aired from February 22, 1998, to February 14, 1999. Its footage was used in ''Power Rangers Lost Galaxy''. The lead screenwriter f ...

'' (1998–1999) *''

Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive is the twenty-third entry of the long-running Japanese ''Super Sentai'' metaseries. Its footage was used in the American television series, '' Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue''. It aired from February 21, 1999 to February 6, 2000, ''Seijuu Sent ...

'' (1999-2000) *''

Mirai Sentai Timeranger is a Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television series and the 24th series in Toei Company, Toei's Super Sentai metaseries. Footage from this series was used in the American production ''Power Rangers Time Force''. The opening narration of the series a ...

'' (2000–2001) *''

Kamen Rider Agito , is the eleventh installment in the popular Kamen Rider tokusatsu franchise. The series represented the 30th anniversary of the Kamen Rider Series. The series was also a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei and was shown o ...

'' (2001) *''

Kamen Rider Ryuki is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. The twelfth installment in the Kamen Rider Series, it was a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei, and it was shown on TV Asahi from February 3, 2002 to January 19, 2003. The series ...

'' (2002–2003) *''

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi. It was originally serialized in Kodansha's ''shōjo'' manga magazine ''Nakayoshi'' from 1991 to 1997; the 52 individual chapters were published in 18 volumes. The serie ...

'' (2003–2004) *''

GoGo Sentai Boukenger is the 30th series in Toei Company, Toei's Super Sentai series, a metaseries of Japanese language, Japanese tokusatsu programming. It was the first installment to be broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio. It premiered on February 19, 2006, at 7:30 ...

'' (2006) *''

Kamen Rider Den-O is the seventeenth installment in the popular Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu programs. It is a joint collaboration between Ishimori Productions and Toei. It premiered January 28, 2007 on TV Asahi, and concluded airing on January 20, 2008. Its le ...

'' (2007–2008) *''

Kamen Rider Decade is the title of the first installment of the 2009 editions of the long-running Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu dramas. ''Decade'', as its title suggests, is the tenth of the Heisei Rider special anniversary Series, having begun with ''Kamen Rider ...

'' (2009) *''

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger is the title of Toei Company's thirty-third entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It premiered on February 15, 2009, the week following the finale of ''Engine Sentai Go-onger'', and ended on F ...

'' (2009–2010) *''

Kamen Rider OOO is a 2010-2011 Japanese tokusatsu drama in Toei Company's Kamen Rider Series, being the twelfth series in the Heisei period run and the twenty-first overall. It began airing on September 5, 2010, the week following the conclusion of ''Kamen Rid ...

'' (2010–2011) *'' Garo: Makai Senki'' (2011) *''

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters is Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 36th entry in Toei Company's Super Sentai metaseries, following ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger''. Its theme is based on spy movies and cyber technology and premiered on February 26, 2012 on TV Asahi, joining ''Kame ...

'' (2012–2013) *'' Zero: Black Blood'' (2014) *'' Ressha Sentai ToQger'' (2014–2015) *''

Kamen Rider Amazons , known in the overseas market as ''Amazon Riders'', is a 2016 Japanese tokusatsu web drama. It is a darker and more mature reimagining of the 1974 television series. ''Kamen Rider Amazon'', and part of Toei's Super Hero Year, celebrating the 45 ...

'' (2016–2017) * ''

Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan ''Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe'', known in Japan as , is a series of manga one-shot (comics), one-shots created by Hirohiko Araki. It is a spin-off from ''Diamond Is Unbreakable'', the fourth part of Araki's ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' series, a ...

'' (2020-present)

Films

Anime

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'' (1999) *'' Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers'' (2001) *'' Shakugan no Shana The Movie'' (2007) *'' Trigun: Badlands Rumble'' (2010) *''

Hayate the Combat Butler! Heaven Is a Place on Earth is a 2011 Japanese animated film in the ''Hayate the Combat Butler'' anime and manga franchise. The film was released in theaters on August 27, 2011, as a double-bill with ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi, Mahou Sensei Negima! Anime Final''. The fil ...

'' (2011) * ''

'' (2014-2020) ** ''Part 1: Crimson Bow and Arrow'' (2014) ** ''Part 2: Wings of Freedom'' (2015) ** ''The Roar of Awakening'' (2018) ** ''Chronicle'' (2020) *'' Garo: Divine Flame'' (2018)

=OVAs

= * '' Shakugan no Shana SP'' (2006) * ''

Shakugan no Shana S , also known simply as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Yashichiro Takahashi with illustrations by Noizi Ito. ASCII Media Works published 26 novels from November 2002 to November 2012 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint (trad ...

'' (2009-2010)

Live action

*'' Kamen Rider Den-O: I%27m Born!'' (2007) *'' Kamen Rider Den-O %26 Kiva: Climax Deka'' (2008) *'' Saraba Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown'' (2008) *'' Cho Kamen Rider Den-O %26 Decade Neo Generations: The Onigashima Warship'' (2009) *'' Samurai Sentai Shinkenger The Movie: The Fateful War'' (2009) *'' Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger: GinmakuBang!!'' (2010) *'' Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider The Movie: Cho-Den-O Trilogy'' (2010) **''Episode Red: ''Zero no S''tar Twinkle'' **''Episode Blue: The Dispatched Imagin is ''New''tral'' *'' Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals'' (2011) *'' Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze %26 OOO: Movie War Mega Max'' (2011) ** ''Kamen Rider OOO: Ankh’s Resurrection, the Medals of the Future, and the Leading Hope'' *'' Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters the Movie: Protect the Tokyo Enetower!'' (2012) *'' Ressha Sentai ToQger the Movie: Galaxy Line S.O.S.'' (2014) *'' Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie'' (2015) *''

Touken Ranbu is a free-to-play collectible card game, collectible card browser game, browser video game developed by Nitroplus and DMM.com, DMM Games. The game was launched in Japan in January 2015, and worldwide in April 2021. The franchise has inspired and ...

'' (2019)

References

External links

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