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by AlexHartsell | created - 16 Jan 2013 | updated - 16 Jan 2013 | PublicNote: People with two titles are that person of anime and the other is they should be called that in Japan
1. Hayao Miyazaki
Writer | Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi
Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest animation directors. The entertaining plots, compelling characters, and breathtaking visuals in his films have earned him international renown from critics as well as public recognition within Japan.
Miyazaki started his career in 1963 as an animator at the ...
The Steven Spielberg of anime and the Chuck Jones of Japan
2. Isao Takahata
Director | Hotaru no haka
Isao Takahata was born on October 29, 1935 in Ise, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Pom Poko (1994) and The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013). He died on April 5, 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
The Francis Ford Coppola of Japan
3. Yoshiyuki Tomino
Writer | Kidô senshi Z Gundam - A New Translation: Hoshi wo tsugumono
Yoshiyuki Tomino was born on November 5, 1941 in Odawara, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for Mobile Suit Z Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars (2004), Mobile Suit Z Gundam II: A New Translation - Lovers (2005) and Mobile Suit Gundam (1979).
The George Lucas of anime and the Gene Roddenberry of Japan
4. Hiroyuki Imaishi
Director | Tengen toppa gurren lagann
Hiroyuki Imaishi is known for Gurren Lagann (2007), Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022) and Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997).
The Robert Rodriguez of anime and the John Kricfalusi of Japan and the new Yoshinori Kanada.
5. Yoshinori Kanada
Animation_department | Akira
Yoshinori Kanada was born on February 5, 1952 in Nara, Japan. He was a director, known for Akira (1988), Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984). He died on July 21, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan.
The Ralph Bakshi of Japan
6. Joe Hisaishi
Composer | Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi
Joe Hisaishi was born on December 6, 1950 in Nakano, Japan. He is a composer and director, known for Spirited Away (2001), The Boy and the Heron (2023) and Fireworks (1997). He is married to Ayame Fujisawa . They have one child.
The John Williams of anime and Japanese movies and the Quincy Jones of Japan
7. Shin'ichirô Watanabe
Writer | The Animatrix
Shin'ichirô Watanabe was born on May 24, 1965 in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for The Animatrix (2003), Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) and Cowboy Bebop (1998).
The Quentin Tarantino of anime
8. Shin'ichi Watanabe
Director | Puni Puni Poemi
Shin'ichi Watanabe was born on September 6, 1964 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He is a director and actor, known for Puni Puni Poemy (2001), Weird Anime Excel Saga (1999) and Shônen Ashibe 2 (1992).
The David Zucker of Japan
9. Toyoo Ashida
Director | Hokuto no Ken
Joined Mushi Animation Production in the 60s and was very soon promoted to animation direction of several TV Series including "Moomin" and "Wansa-kun". After his collaboration on the TV series "Space Battleship Yamato" (1974-75), he made his film debut in its theatrical version in 1977. His debut ...
The Tex Avery of Japan
10. Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Animation_department | Vinasu senki
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko was born on December 9, 1947 in Engaru, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Venus Wars (1989), Crusher Joe: The Movie (1983) and Giant Gorg (1984).
The Ridley Scott of anime and the Tony Scott of Japan
11. Ryôsuke Takahashi
Writer | Aoki ryûsei SPT Reizunâ
Graduated in Tokyo. Debuted in animation in the first 60s, doing several tasks from planning to scripting TV series until his debut as director with second TV series of "Cyborg 009" (1979-80). Joined Nippon Sunrise Animation Company in 1981. Here, he was finally able to direct his own personal ...
The James Cameron of anime
12. Kôhei Tanaka
Composer | One Piece: Wan pîsu
Kôhei Tanaka was born on February 14, 1954 in Osaka, Japan. He is a composer and actor, known for One Piece (1999), Sakura Wars (2000) and Matchless Raijin-Oh (1991).
The Ennio Morricone of Japan
13. Katsuhiro Ôtomo
Writer | Akira
Katsuhiro Ôtomo is a Japanese manga artist, screenwriter and film director. He is best known as the creator of the manga Akira and its animated film adaptation.
In 1979, after writing multiple short-stories for the magazine Action, Otomo created his first science-fiction work, titled Fireball. ...
The Stanley Kubrick of Japan
14. Satoshi Kon
Writer | Tôkyô goddofâzâzu
Satoshi Kon was born in 1963. He studied at the Musashino College of the Arts. He began his career as a Manga artist. He then moved to animation and worked as a background artist on many films (including Roujin Z (1991) by 'Katsuhiro Otomo'). Then, in 1995, he wrote an episode of the anthology film ...
The Terry Gilliam of anime and the Alfred Hitchcock of Japan
15. Osamu Tezuka
Writer | Tenrankai no e
Tezuka Osamu was born on November 3, 1928 in Toyonaka, Japan as the first child of Fumiko & Yutaka Tezuka. At 5, he & his family moved to the village of Kohama in Hyogo prefecture (present day city of Takarazuka). When he was 7, he entered Ikeda Elementary School in Osaka. Due to his diminutive ...
The Walt Disney of Japan
16. Masayuki Kojima
Director | Kikô sôseiki Mospeada
Masayuki Kojima was born on March 16, 1961 in Yamanashi, Japan. He is a director, known for Genesis Climber Mospeada (1983), Made in Abyss (2017) and Tibetan Dog (2011).
The David Lynch of Anime
17. Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Animation_department | Jûbê ninpûchô
Graduated from Yokohama High School in 1968. After a few years working as animator at Mushi Production Animation, the company went bankrupt in 1972 and he joined Madhouse Studio. In the 70s he was promoted to animation director and finally debuted as film director in 1984's "SF New Century Lensman"...
The John Carpenter of Japan
18. Masaaki Endou
Soundtrack | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
Masaaki Endou is known for Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024), Angels of Death (2018) and Mazinkaiser vs. Great General of Darkness (2003).
The Sammy Hagar of Japan
19. Yoshiki Fukuyama
Music_department | Macross 7
Yoshiki Fukuyama is known for Macross 7 (1994), Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (2012) and Life with an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout (2022).
The Paul McCartney of Japan
20. Toshio Suzuki
Producer | Kimitachi wa dô ikiru ka
Toshio Suzuki is a film producer of anime and a long-time colleague of Hayao Miyazaki, as well as the former president of Studio Ghibli.
Suzuki is renowned as one of Japan's most successful producers after the enormous box office success (in Japan) of many Ghibli films. Suzuki was born in Nagoya in ...
The Frank Marshall of Japan
21. Mamoru Oshii
Director | Kôkaku kidôtai
Mamoru Oshii is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and screenwriter. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of popular anime, including Urusei Yatsura (1981-1984), Angel's Egg (1985), Patlabor: The Movie (1989), Ghost in the Shell (1995), and Ghost in ...
The James Cameron of Japan
22. Naoki Urasawa
Writer | 20-seiki shônen: Honkaku kagaku bôken eiga
Naoki Urasawa was born on January 2, 1960 in Fuchu, Japan. He is a writer, known for 20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End (2008), Pluto (2023) and Master Keaton (1998).
The David Lynch of Japan and the new Osamu Tezuka
23. Shotaro Ishinomori
Writer | Power Rangers
Shotaro Ishinomori was born on January 25, 1938 in Tome, Japan as Shotaro Onodera. As 1 of the most prolific comic artist in history, his works encompasses over 770 titles exceeding 128,000 pages. Being 1 of the early pioneers of Japanese manga, he was 1 of the few comic artists whose works has ...
The Glen A. Larson of Japan
24. Leiji Matsumoto
Writer | Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years
Leiji Matsumoto was born on January 25, 1938 in Fukuoka, Japan. He was a writer and director, known for Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years (1985), Space Battleship Yamato (1974) and Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: Warriors of Love (1978). He was married to Miyako Maki. He died ...
The Glen A. Larson of anime
25. Hiromu Arakawa
Writer | Gekijô-ban hagane no renkinjutsushi: Shanbara wo yuku mono
Hiromu Arakawa was born on May 8, 1973 in Tokachi, Japan. Hiromu is a writer, known for Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005), Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) and Fullmetal Alchemist (2017).
The J. K. Rowling of Japan
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