Born in 1952 in Tokyo, this acclaimed Japanese film director and animator is best known for his work on the Pokémon film series. Starting his career at Aoi Productions, he later joined Telecom Animation Film and then OLM, Inc., where he significantly contributed to the Pokémon franchise, directing numerous films and episodes. With a style characterized by vibrant storytelling and engaging animation, he has become a prominent figure in anime, influencing global audiences with his creative vision.
POKéMON: THE RISE OF DARKRAI
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai follows Ash Ketchum and his friends as they visit the town of Alamos. A mysterious dark eruption brings Darkrai into...
POKéMON: THE FIRST MOVIE
An artificial, power-hungry Pokémon named Mewtwo questions the meaning of life as humans use it to create the ultimate fighting force. After a botched...
POKéMON: DESTINY DEOXYS
Destiny Deoxys follows Ash, May, and Max as a meteor crashes into Hoenn, releasing Deoxys, a powerful DNA Pokémon with the power to reshape itself and...
POKéMON: THE MOVIE 2000
Ash Ketchum, Misty and Tracey arrive on Shamouti Island for a festival honoring Lugia, the guardian of the seas. A flamboyant treasure hunter,...
POKéMON 3: THE MOVIE
Pokémon 3: The Movie — Spell of the Unown: Entei is an animated feature released in 2000. It follows Ash Ketchum and his friends as they meet Molly...
POKéMON 4EVER
On a journey through a forest, Ash and his companions meet Celebi, a shy, time-traveling Pokémon who can heal wounds and glimpse the past. They must...