Japanese animator, designer, and animation director. Nicknamed as "Master" (師匠, Shishou), by Takahiro Kishida during the production of Bubblegum Crisis. Since then the nickname has been widely recognized within the industry.

KNOWN FOR

Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995
Kill la Kill
2013
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1991
Star Wars: Visions
2025
Honey Lemon Soda
2025
Lazarus
2025
Perfect Blue
1998
RahXephon
2002
Den-noh Coil
2007
Space Dandy
2014
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
1991
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
2004

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
3
Directing
1
Writing
2
Producing
1
Visual Effects
108
2024
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
as Self
2015
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2001
Millennium Actress: Tracks