is a Japanese anime director, writer, producer and storyboard artist, who is among Sunrise's noted directors. He was born in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.
Works Anime television series Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh (storyboards, episode direction, background production; 1991) Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger (storyboards, episode direction; 1992) Nekketsu Saikyo Gozaurer (storyboards, episode direction; 1993) Mobile Fighter G Gundam (storyboards, episode direction; 1994) Jūsenshi Gulkeeva (storyboards, episode direction; 1995) New Mobile Report Gundam Wing (storyboards; 1995) Brave Command Dagwon (storyboards, episode direction; 1996) After War Gundam X (storyboards; 1996) Reideen the Superior (storyboards, episode direction; 1996) The King of Braves GaoGaiGar (storyboards, episode direction; 1997) Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (storyboards; 1997) Gasaraki (assistant director, storyboards, episode direction; 1998) Infinite Ryvius (director, storyboards, episode direction; 1999) Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (storyboard for episode 15; 2000) s-CRY-ed (director, storyboards, episode direction; 2001) Daigunder (storyboards, 2002) Shinkon Gattai Godannar: 1st (storyboards of ep. 3; 2003) Planetes (director, storyboards management, episode direction; 2003) Mai-HiME (creative producer; 2004) Honey and Clover (storyboards of ep. 5; 2005) Gun x Sword (director, storyboards; 2005) SoltyRei (planning coordinator; 2005) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (director, original story, storyboards management; 2006) Bamboo Blade (guest appearance; 2007) Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (director, original story; 2008) Linebarrels of Iron (creative producer; 2008) Dogs: Stray Dogs Howling in the Dark (production assistance; 2009) Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (storyboards for episodes 3 and 9; 2011) Fantasista Doll (creative producer; 2013) Space Dandy (storyboards for episodes 7 and 14; 2014) Maria the Virgin Witch (director; 2015) Active Raid (chief director; 2016) ID-0 (director; 2017) Revisions (director; 2019) Back Arrow (director, co-creator; 2021) Skate-Leading Stars (chief director; 2021) Estab Life: Great Escape (original concept, creative supervision; 2022) Dark Machine: The Animation (creative producer; 2026)
Anime films Jungle Taitei - Yūki ga Mirai o Kaeru (director, 2009) Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection (director; 2019) One Piece Film: Red (director, storyboard; 2022) Bloody Escape (original concept, director, screenplay; 2024) Paris ni Saku Étoile (original concept, director; 2026)
Original video animations One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzack (director; 1998) (special production of Super Jump Anime Tour) Kanzen Shōri Daitei Ō (storyboards; 2001)
Manga Code Geass: Jet-Black Renya (original script; 2010–2013) Atrail - Nisekawiteki Nichijou to Senmitsu Element (original script; 2015–2018)
Video games Estab Life: Unity Memories (original concept, creative supervision; TBA)
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