Biography
Originating from Studio Live, where he studied under Ashida Toyoo. He made his debut as in-betweener on Manga Nihon Emaki and became a key animator on Cyborg 009 but it was his work as animation director on the Minky Momo series that brought him recognition and he was asked to draw illustrations of Momo. Subsequently he became the character designer for the later OVAs. In 1986 he made his debut as director on Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver. Following some more work as animator he switched to directing in the beginning of the '90s. He is nowadays affiliated with Studio Deen.
Directed 25
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
Collar×Malice -deep cover- The Movie: Part 1
Director
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Series Director
- 2015
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
Director
- 2014
- 2013
Meganebu!
Assistant Director
2000s
- 2009
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
Series Director
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
1990s
- 1998
If I See You in My Dreams
Series Director
Slayers Gorgeous
Director
- 1997
Slayers Great
Director
- 1996
Slayers Return
Director
- 1995
Slayers: The Motion Picture
Director
1980s
- 1986
Guyver: Out of Control
Director
- 1985
Magical Princess Minky Momo: La Ronde in My Dream
Director
No release date
Zoku Yumechiyo Nikki
Director
Visual effects 17
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2014
- 2012
2000s
- 2005
1990s
- 1998
If I See You in My Dreams
Character Designer
- 1994
- 1993
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Character Designer
- 1991
- 1990
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon Bird
Key Animation
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Mobile Suit SD Gundam
Animation Director
- 1985
- 1984
Cream Lemon
Key Animation
- 1982
- 1981
Art department 8
2020s
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Art Designer
2000s
- 2006
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
Slayers Gorgeous
Storyboard Artist
- 1996
Wrote 5
2010s
- 2019
Hell Girl
Original Concept
2000s
- 2006
Hell Girl
Original Concept
- 2005
- 2004
1990s
- 1996
