Yoshiyuki Tomino

Japanese animator and director of Gundam

Yoshiyuki Tomino - Japanese animator and director of Gundam
Born

November 5th, 1941
83 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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An influential animator and director, contributed significantly to the anime industry. Created the Mobile Suit Gundam series, which introduced the real robot genre and garnered a vast following. Established a reputation for combining complex narratives with mecha themes. Served as the director and writer for several Gundam series and films, shaping the franchise's direction and influence in Japanese pop culture.

Created the Mobile Suit Gundam series

Directed and wrote for multiple Gundam titles

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