Yuzuru Tachikawa | |
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立川 譲 | |
![]() Tachikawa at the Yokohama International Film Festival in 2023 | |
Born |
Iruma District, Saitama, Japan | December 2, 1981
Nationality | Japanese |
Education | Nihon University College of Art |
Occupation | Anime director |
Years active | 2007–present |
Known for |
Yuzuru Tachikawa (立川 譲, Tachikawa Yuzuru, born December 2, 1981) is a Japanese anime director. Starting his career at Madhouse, he is known for directing the anime series Death Parade, Mob Psycho 100, and Deca-Dence.
Tachikawa was born in Iruma District, Saitama on December 2, 1981. [1] He graduated from the Nihon University College of Art , and later joined Madhouse as an animation director. [2]
In 2007, Tachikawa made his directorial debut with the final episode of the anime series Kiba. He later became a freelancer. [3] In 2012, he directed the original video animation Arata-naru Sekai. [4] The following year, Tachikawa worked with Madhouse on the anime film Death Billiards as part of the Anime Mirai program. [5] The film later inspired an anime series titled Death Parade, with Tachikawa returning to direct. [6] In 2014, he served as an assistant director for Terror in Resonance. [7]
Tachikawa directed the anime adaptation of Mob Psycho 100 from 2016 to 2022. [a] The series received multiple accolades at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning Best Fight Scene and Best Action for the first season, [9] and Best Animation and Best Opening Sequence for the second season. [10] In 2020, he directed the original anime series Deca-Dence, which received three nominations at the 5th Crunchyroll Anime Awards. [11] Tachikawa was nominated twice for Best Director for his work on Mob Psycho 100 and Deca-Dence. [12] [11]
Yuzuru Tachikawa | |
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立川 譲 | |
![]() Tachikawa at the Yokohama International Film Festival in 2023 | |
Born |
Iruma District, Saitama, Japan | December 2, 1981
Nationality | Japanese |
Education | Nihon University College of Art |
Occupation | Anime director |
Years active | 2007–present |
Known for |
Yuzuru Tachikawa (立川 譲, Tachikawa Yuzuru, born December 2, 1981) is a Japanese anime director. Starting his career at Madhouse, he is known for directing the anime series Death Parade, Mob Psycho 100, and Deca-Dence.
Tachikawa was born in Iruma District, Saitama on December 2, 1981. [1] He graduated from the Nihon University College of Art , and later joined Madhouse as an animation director. [2]
In 2007, Tachikawa made his directorial debut with the final episode of the anime series Kiba. He later became a freelancer. [3] In 2012, he directed the original video animation Arata-naru Sekai. [4] The following year, Tachikawa worked with Madhouse on the anime film Death Billiards as part of the Anime Mirai program. [5] The film later inspired an anime series titled Death Parade, with Tachikawa returning to direct. [6] In 2014, he served as an assistant director for Terror in Resonance. [7]
Tachikawa directed the anime adaptation of Mob Psycho 100 from 2016 to 2022. [a] The series received multiple accolades at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning Best Fight Scene and Best Action for the first season, [9] and Best Animation and Best Opening Sequence for the second season. [10] In 2020, he directed the original anime series Deca-Dence, which received three nominations at the 5th Crunchyroll Anime Awards. [11] Tachikawa was nominated twice for Best Director for his work on Mob Psycho 100 and Deca-Dence. [12] [11]