Yoshiyuki Tomino
Japanese animator and director of Gundam
Born
November 5th, 1941
84 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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