Yuji Nunokawa
 | You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Japanese. (March 2024) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
Yuji Nunokawa | |
|---|---|
布川ゆうじ | |
 Nunokawa in 2015 | |
| Born | 11 February 1947 Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | 25 December 2022 (aged 75) |
| Other names | Yû Sakata |
| Employers |
|
Yuji Nunokawa (Japanese: 布川ゆうじ; 11 February 1947 – 25 December 2022) was a Japanese anime producer, animator and director.
Life and career
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Alexa, Laurén (28 December 2022). "Famed 'Naruto' Producer and Studio Pierrot Founder Yuji Nunokawa Dies at 75". Animation World Network. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Lang, Jamie (27 December 2022). "Yuji Nunokawa, Founder Of 'Naruto' Studio Pierrot, Dies At 75". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d Suzuki, Miki (26 December 2022). "Yūji Nunokawa, Studio Pierrot Founder, Dies at 75". CBR. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
