Yuji Nunokawa

Japanese anime producer, animator and director (1947–2022)

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Pierrot (1979-2022)

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.^[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 [ja] and the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor.^[2]^[3] He died on 25 December 2022, at the age of 75.^[1]^[2]^[3]

References

^ ^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.