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Japanese anime producer, animator and director (1947–2022)
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Yuji Nunokawa
布川ゆうじ
Nunokawa in 2015
Born11 February 1947 (1947-02-11)
Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Died25 December 2022 (2022-12-26) (aged 75)
Other namesYû 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

Born in Sakata, Yamagata to a family of tailors, Nunokawa studied at the Nippon Design Welfare College, graduating in 1967. He made his professional debut as a colorist for an Eiken subsidiary. He then worked as a freelancer animator and a technical director at several anime production companies, notably Mushi Production and Tatsunoko Production. He was key animator for Robotan, and he made his directorial debut in 1975 with the series Time Bokan.

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. He also served as chairman of the Association of Japanese Animations from 2009 to 2014.

During his career Nunokawa received various awards and honours, notably the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award [ja] and the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor. He died on 25 December 2022, at the age of 75.

References

  1. ^ Alexa, Laurén (28 December 2022). "Famed 'Naruto' Producer and Studio Pierrot Founder Yuji Nunokawa Dies at 75". Animation World Network. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  2. ^ Lang, Jamie (27 December 2022). "Yuji Nunokawa, Founder Of 'Naruto' Studio Pierrot, Dies At 75". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  3. ^ Suzuki, Miki (26 December 2022). "Yūji Nunokawa, Studio Pierrot Founder, Dies at 75". CBR. Retrieved 11 January 2023.

External links

Yuji Nunokawa at IMDb

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