is a Japanese animator, character designer, and
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
director. His directorial works include ''
Grenadier
A grenadier ( , ; derived from the word ''grenade'') was historically an assault-specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in siege operation battles. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, when ...
'', ''
Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro'', ''
Kiba'', ''
Rainbow - Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin'' and the 2011 anime adaptation of ''
Hunter × Hunter
''Hunter × Hunter'' (pronounced "hunter hunter") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. It has been serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' since March 1998, although the man ...
''. He is a member of the
Japanese Animation Creators Association
The or JAniCA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving working conditions for workers in the anime industry. The group was formed in June 2007.
History
On October 15, 2007 over 500 animators gathered together to announce the formatio ...
. He joined Studio Live in 1982, and following the death of
Toyoo Ashida, became the head of the company in 2011.
Filmography
Television
* ''
Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God'' (1985) – Character design
* ''
City Hunter '91'' (1991) – Character design
* ''
Gulliver Boy'' (1995) – Character design
* ''
Pluster World'' (2003–2004) – Character design
* ''
Area 88'' (2004) – Character design
* ''
Grenadier
A grenadier ( , ; derived from the word ''grenade'') was historically an assault-specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in siege operation battles. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, when ...
'' (2004–2005) – Director
(Debut directorial work)
* ''
Kiba'' (2006–2007) – Director
* ''
Neuro: Supernatural Detective'' (2007–2008) – Director
* ''
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin'' (2010) – Director
*
''Hunter × Hunter'' (second series) (2011–2014) – Director
*''
The Vampire Dies in No Time'' (2021–2023) – Director
Film
*''
Ryoma! Rebirth: The Prince of Tennis Movie'' (2021) – Director
*''
Sand Land'' (2023) – Direction advisor
OVAs/ONAs
* ''
Dancouga: Requiem for Victims'' (1986) – Character design
* ''
Amon: The Darkside of The Devilman'' (2000) – Character design
Video games
* ''
Pluster World ~Legendary Plust Gate~'' (2003) – Character design
* ''
Pluster World ~Pluston GP~'' (2003) – Character design
* ''
Pluster World ~Legendary Plust Gate EX~'' (2003) – Character design
References
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People from Kumamoto
1963 births
Anime directors
Sunrise (company) people
Madhouse (company) people
Living people