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.

Filmography

View Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry

Higurashi: When They Cry

2006Series
7.7
View Hell Girl
Hell Girl

Hell Girl

2005Series
8.2
View Sailor Moon Crystal
Sailor Moon Crystal

Sailor Moon Crystal

2014Series
8.1
View Super Cub
Super Cub

Super Cub

2021Series
7.2
View Dr. Slump
Dr. Slump

Dr. Slump

1981Series
8.0
View You're Under Arrest!
You're Under Arrest!

You're Under Arrest!

1996Series
7.6
View The Law of Ueki
The Law of Ueki

The Law of Ueki

2005Series
7.8
View Jing: King of Bandits
Jing: King of Bandits

Jing: King of Bandits

2002Series
5.3
View New Cutey Honey
New Cutey Honey

New Cutey Honey

1994Series
6.0
View Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister

2024Series
6.9
View Ceres: Celestial Legend
Ceres: Celestial Legend

Ceres: Celestial Legend

2000Series
6.5
View Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

1991Series
7.5