Yoshiaki Kawajiri Director-animator of Japanese animation (anime), animator, screenwriter. Date of Birth: 18.11.1950 Country: Japan

Content:

1. Early Life and Career
2. Directorial Debut
3. Notable Works
4. "Ninja Scroll" (1993)

Early Life and Career

Yoshiaki Kawajiri grew up and received his education in Yokohama, Japan. After graduating high school in 1968, he worked as an animator at Mushi Production Animation for several years before the studio's bankruptcy in 1972. He then joined Madhouse Studios.

Directorial Debut

In 1984, Kawajiri co-directed the anime television series "Lensman" with Kazuyuki Hirokawa, marking his directorial debut. His first solo directorial work was the 1987 film "Wicked City."

Notable Works

Kawajiri has directed and written numerous acclaimed anime films and television series, including:

"Ninja Scroll" (1993)

"Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust" (2000)
"Crying Freeman" (1988)
"Wicked City" (1987)
"Lensman" (1984)

Animator

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