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Biography
One of the most important animators in anime history, known for the extreme realism of his animation.
Awards & recognition
- Animation Kobe Individual Award · 2008
- Nihon SF Taisho Award · 2008
- Seiun Award - Best Media · 2008
Filmography23 titles
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Key Animation, Writer
1995Key Animation, Writer
Perfect Blue
1997Key Animation
1997Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Key Animation
1997Key Animation
Golden Boy
1995Key Animation
1995Key Animation
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003Animation
2003Animation
FLCL
2000Key Animation
2000Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell
1995Key Animation
1995Key Animation
Porco Rosso
1992Key Animation
1992Key Animation
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
2001Key Animation
2001Key Animation
Giovanni's Island
2014Key Animation
2014Key Animation
Den-noh Coil
Director, Key Animation, Original Story, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer
Director, Key Animation, Original Story, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer
Do It Yourself!!
2022Original Story
2022Original Story
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
1997Screenplay
1997Screenplay
Only Yesterday
1991Key Animation
1991Key Animation
The Orbital Children
Original Story, Screenplay, Series Director
Original Story, Screenplay, Series Director
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
1988Animation Director, Key Animation
1988Animation Director, Key Animation
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
2017Key Animation
2017Key Animation
Junkers Come Here
1994Key Animation
1994Key Animation
Napping Princess
2017Key Animation
2017Key Animation
Dimension W
2016Key Animation
2016Key Animation
Evangelion: Death (True)²
1998Screenplay
1998Screenplay
Welcome to the Space Show
2010Key Animation
2010Key Animation
Ocean Waves
1993Key Animation
1993Key Animation