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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