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Minoru Maeda

Minoru Maeda

Animation Director

Biography

Minoru Maeda, born on March 24, 1954 in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, is an esteemed animator and character designer. Beginning his career as an animator at Studio Junio in 1970, he showcased his talents and passion for animation. In 1981, he transi... Read more

Minoru Maeda, born on March 24, 1954 in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, is an esteemed animator and character designer. Beginning his career as an animator at Studio Junio in 1970, he showcased his talents and passion for animation. In 1981, he transitioned into the role of character designer, marking a significant milestone in his career. In 1998, Minoru Maeda departed from Studio Junio and went on to become one of the founding members of SynergySP, which was formerly known as Synergy Japan. His contributions to the studio have been invaluable, and he continues to serve as a board member, gui... Read more

Production Roles (100)

  • 2011

    14 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Sukue! Kokorin to Kiseki no Hoshi

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Sukue! Kokorin to Kiseki no Hoshi - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2010

    15 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Hashire! Wakuwaku Anpanman Grand Prix

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Hashire! Wakuwaku Anpanman Grand Prix - Character Design

    Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song

    Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2009

    16 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman vs. Baikinman!?

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman vs. Baikinman!? - Character Design

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Dadandan to Futago no Hoshi

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Dadandan to Futago no Hoshi - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2008

    17 years ago

    Anpanman: The Secret of Fairy Rin-Rin

    Anpanman: The Secret of Fairy Rin-Rin - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2007

    18 years ago

    Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble

    Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2006

    19 years ago

    Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

    Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2005

    20 years ago

    Anpanman: The Adventure of Happie

    Anpanman: The Adventure of Happie - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2004

    21 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Yumeneko no Kuni no Nyanii

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Yumeneko no Kuni no Nyanii - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 2003

    22 years ago

    PopoloCrois

    PopoloCrois - Animation Director

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai - Character Design, Assistant Director

    Anime Koten Bungaku Kan

    Anime Koten Bungaku Kan - Character Design (ep 2), Animation Director (ep 2)

  • 2002

    23 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Roll to Laura Ukigumojou no Himitsu

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Roll to Laura Ukigumojou no Himitsu - Character Design, Animation Director

    Daigunder

    Daigunder - Character Design

  • 2001

    24 years ago

    Captain Tsubasa

    Captain Tsubasa - Character Design

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Gomira no Hoshi

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Gomira no Hoshi - Character Design, Animation Director

    Touch: Cross Road - Kaze no Yukue

    Touch: Cross Road - Kaze no Yukue - Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director

  • 2000

    25 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Ningyohime no Namida

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Ningyohime no Namida - Character Design, Animation Director

    The Boy Who Saw the Wind

    The Boy Who Saw the Wind - Character Design

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Kieta Jam Ojisan

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Kieta Jam Ojisan - Chief Animation Director

  • 1999

    26 years ago

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Yuuki no Hana ga Hiraku Toki

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Yuuki no Hana ga Hiraku Toki - Character Design, Animation Director

    Monster Rancher

    Monster Rancher - Character Design

  • 1998

    27 years ago

    Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday - Are kara, Kimi wa...

    Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday - Are kara, Kimi wa... - Character Design, Animation Director

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tenohira wo Taiyou ni

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tenohira wo Taiyou ni - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 1997

    28 years ago

    Jungle Emperor Leo

    Jungle Emperor Leo - Key Animation

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Niji no Pyramid

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Niji no Pyramid - Character Design, Animation Director

  • 1996

    29 years ago

    Lupin III: Twilight Gemini no Himitsu

    Lupin III: Twilight Gemini no Himitsu - Character Design

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Sora Tobu Ehon to Glass no Kutsu

    Sore Ike! Anpanman: Sora Tobu Ehon to Glass no Kutsu - Character Design, Animation Director

    Lupin III: Dead or Alive

    Lupin III: Dead or Alive - Key Animation

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Known For

Dragon Ball Z

Dragon Ball Z

Character Design (ep 1-199), Animation Director (eps 7, 14, 21, 28, 34, 41, 48, 70, 77, 90, 95, 107, 112, 117, 124, 142, 154, 164)

Dragon Ball

Dragon Ball

Character Design, Animation Director (eps 1, 4, 8-9, 15, 22, 29, 36, 50, 57, 64, 71, 82, 89, 97, 104, 112, 119, 125, 132, 139, 146, 153), Key Animation (eps 22, 29)

The Rose of Versailles

The Rose of Versailles

Key Animation (ep 2)

Lupin III

Lupin III

In-Between Animation (eps 1, 7-8)

Touch

Touch

Character Design, Animation Director