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
Cast Credits
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Crew
Crew Credits
Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister
Role: Assistant Director
TV • 2024
Collar×Malice: deep cover part1
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
Super Cub
Role: Key Animation
TV • 2021
Hetalia: World Stars
Role: Series Director
TV • 2021
Hetalia: World Stars
Role: Director
TV • 2021
Hetalia: World Stars
Role: Storyboard Artist
TV • 2021
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
Role: Second Unit Director
MOVIE • 2021
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal the Movie Part 1
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2021
Xuan Yuan Sword Luminary
Role: Series Director
TV • 2018
Meiji Tokyo Renka: Yumihari no Serenade
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Sailor Moon Crystal
Role: Second Unit Director
TV • 2014
Meganebu!
Role: Assistant Director
TV • 2013
Sankarea: Undying Love
Role: Color Designer
TV • 2012
Cookin' Idol Ai! Mai! Main!
Role: Series Director
TV • 2009
Fantastic Detective Labyrinth
Role: Series Director
TV • 2007
Shining Tears X Wind
Role: Director
TV • 2007
Higurashi: When They Cry
Role: Storyboard Artist
TV • 2006
Hell Girl
Role: Director
TV • 2005
Hell Girl
Role: Writer
TV • 2005
Hell Girl
Role: Key Animation
TV • 2005