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Yuji Nunokawa | |
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布川ゆうじ | |
Born | 11 February 1947
Sakata,
Yamagata Prefecture, Japan |
Died | 25 December 2022 | (aged 75)
Other names | Yû Sakata |
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Yuji Nunokawa ( Japanese: 布川ゆうじ; 11 February 1947 – 25 December 2022) was a Japanese anime producer, animator and director.
Born in Sakata, Yamagata to a family of tailors, Nunokawa studied at the Nippon Design Welfare College, graduating in 1967. [1] He made his professional debut as a colorist for an Eiken subsidiary. [2] He then worked as a freelancer animator and a technical director at several anime production companies, notably Mushi Production and Tatsunoko Production. [1] [3] He was key animator for Robotan, and he made his directorial debut in 1975 with the series Time Bokan. [1]
In 1979 Nunokawa decided to establish his own company, and founded Studio Pierrot, which in a few years got a string of successes, including Creamy Mami, Kimagure Orange Road, Naruto, YuYu Hakusho, Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul. [1] [2] [3] He also served as chairman of the Association of Japanese Animations from 2009 to 2014. [2]
During his career Nunokawa received various awards and honours, notably the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award and the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor. [2] [3] He died on 25 December 2022, at the age of 75. [1] [2] [3]
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Yuji Nunokawa | |
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布川ゆうじ | |
Born | 11 February 1947
Sakata,
Yamagata Prefecture, Japan |
Died | 25 December 2022 | (aged 75)
Other names | Yû Sakata |
Employers |
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Yuji Nunokawa ( Japanese: 布川ゆうじ; 11 February 1947 – 25 December 2022) was a Japanese anime producer, animator and director.
Born in Sakata, Yamagata to a family of tailors, Nunokawa studied at the Nippon Design Welfare College, graduating in 1967. [1] He made his professional debut as a colorist for an Eiken subsidiary. [2] He then worked as a freelancer animator and a technical director at several anime production companies, notably Mushi Production and Tatsunoko Production. [1] [3] He was key animator for Robotan, and he made his directorial debut in 1975 with the series Time Bokan. [1]
In 1979 Nunokawa decided to establish his own company, and founded Studio Pierrot, which in a few years got a string of successes, including Creamy Mami, Kimagure Orange Road, Naruto, YuYu Hakusho, Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul. [1] [2] [3] He also served as chairman of the Association of Japanese Animations from 2009 to 2014. [2]
During his career Nunokawa received various awards and honours, notably the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award and the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor. [2] [3] He died on 25 December 2022, at the age of 75. [1] [2] [3]