Junji Nishimura
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is a male Japanese animation director
and producer from Yobuko, Saga
, Japan, though currently resides in Karatsu, Saga
. After graduating from Meiji Gakuin University
in 1980, Nishimura entered into the anime studio Nishiko Production. Nishimura had his first job as a producer for Baldios
in 1980, and went on to be in charge of production in other series such as Six God Combination Godmars
, and Magical Princess Minky Momo
in 1982. An episode of Urusei Yatsura
he directed in 1982, "After You've Gone" (episode #44), was voted the favorite episode of the TV series by Japanese fans. In 1984, Nishimura resigned from Nishiko and in 1985 had his director debut with Pro Golfer Saru. Since then, he has worked as the director on many anime produced by Studio Deen
, notably Ranma 1/2 (serving as series director on later television seasons and for the OVA series as well) and Kyo Kara Maoh!
.
Animation director
An animation director is the director in charge of all aspects of the animation process during the production of an animated film or animated segment for a live-action film...
and producer from Yobuko, Saga
Yobuko, Saga
was a town located in the Higashimatsuura District of Saga, Japan.On January 1, 2005 Yobuko, along with the towns of Chinzei, Hamatama, Hizen, Kyūragi and Ōchi, and the village of Kitahata, all from Higashimatsuura District, was merged into the expanded city of Karatsu.As of 2003, the town had an...
, Japan, though currently resides in Karatsu, Saga
Karatsu, Saga
is a city located in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyūshū, Japan. Its name, formed from the Japanese word roots 唐 kara , and 津 tsu , signifies its historical importance as an ancient trading port between Japan with China and Korea...
. After graduating from Meiji Gakuin University
Meiji Gakuin University
is one of the Christian universities in Tokyo and Yokohama which was established in 1863. The Reverend Dr. James Curtis Hepburn was one of the founders and the first president...
in 1980, Nishimura entered into the anime studio Nishiko Production. Nishimura had his first job as a producer for Baldios
Baldios
is a Japanese super robot mecha anime series from 1980.-Production:The original TV anime series was produced by Ashi Productions, with its full length feature film produced by Toei Animation in 1981...
in 1980, and went on to be in charge of production in other series such as Six God Combination Godmars
Six God Combination Godmars
is a popular anime series that aired from 1981 to 1982 in Japan, Hong Kong, and Italy with 64 episodes. Other loosely translated names are "Hexademon Symbiote God Mars", "Six God Union God Mars", and "Six Gods United As One Being"; sometimes spelling the title mecha as Godmars-Original story:In...
, and Magical Princess Minky Momo
Magical Princess Minky Momo
, also known as Magical Princess Gigi or Gigi or Benvenuta Gigi and Tanto tempo fa...Gigi in Italy, is the title of two different magical-girl anime. The first Momo, often called Sora Momo , aired from 1982...
in 1982. An episode of Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura
is a comedic manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987. Its 374 individual chapters were collected and published in 34 tankōbon volumes. The series tells the story of Ataru Moroboshi, and the alien...
he directed in 1982, "After You've Gone" (episode #44), was voted the favorite episode of the TV series by Japanese fans. In 1984, Nishimura resigned from Nishiko and in 1985 had his director debut with Pro Golfer Saru. Since then, he has worked as the director on many anime produced by Studio Deen
Studio DEEN
is a Japanese company that produces anime. Three years after Sunrise was founded in 1972, Studio Deen was established by Sunrise's members in 1975. As a result of this, anime shows such as Cowboy Bebop that were produced by Sunrise may have had assistance from Studio Deen.-Produced anime:* Urusei...
, notably Ranma 1/2 (serving as series director on later television seasons and for the OVA series as well) and Kyo Kara Maoh!
Kyo Kara Maoh!
, is a series of Japanese light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by Temari Matsumoto. The first light novel was published in 2000 by Kadokawa Shoten and to date 22 novels have been released...
.
Anime involved in
- Billy Inu Nandemo Shokai: Director
- Code-ECode-ECode-E is a Japanese anime television series animated by Studio DEEN. It is based on an original concept by Ichiro Sakaki and directed by Toshiyuki Kato. The first season consists of twelve episodes and first aired in Japan on July 3, 2007 to September 23, 2007. A second season titled Mission-E...
: Screenplay - D-1 Devastator: Director
- Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG: Storyboard (ep 29, 33)
- Kishin Dōji Zenki Gaiden: Anki Kitan: Director
- Kyo Kara Maoh!Kyo Kara Maoh!, is a series of Japanese light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by Temari Matsumoto. The first light novel was published in 2000 by Kadokawa Shoten and to date 22 novels have been released...
: Director - Kyo Kara Maoh! RKyo Kara Maoh!, is a series of Japanese light novels written by Tomo Takabayashi and illustrated by Temari Matsumoto. The first light novel was published in 2000 by Kadokawa Shoten and to date 22 novels have been released...
: Director - Mars: Director
- Minami no Shima no Chiisana Hikouki Birdy: Series Composition
- OL Kaizo Koza: Storyboard
- Otaku no Seiza: Storyboard
- Pro Golfer Saru: Director
- Ranma ½Ranma ½is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi with an anime adaptation. The story revolves around a 16-year old boy named Ranma Saotome who was trained from early childhood in martial arts...
: Director - Ranma ½: One Flew Over the Kuno's NestRanma ½is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi with an anime adaptation. The story revolves around a 16-year old boy named Ranma Saotome who was trained from early childhood in martial arts...
: Director - Samurai Deeper KyoSamurai Deeper Kyois a manga series written and illustrated by Akimine Kamijyo. The manga was serialized from October 15, 1999 to May 10, 2006 in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, and collected over 38 volumes....
Series director, Storyboard (ep 1-3,5-6,11,14) - Sengoku Majin GoShogun: Animation director
- SimounSimoun (anime)is a Japanese anime television series that was broadcast in Japan in 2006. It ran for 26 weekly episodes from 3 April to 25 September.A manga adaptation was published in three issues of Comic Yuri Hime. The manga shared the same characters and setting as the anime, but presented a different storyline...
: Director, Script (ep 3,9,10,14,16,17,19,22,25), Storyboard (ep 1,2,8,12,14,16,19,22,24,25) - Soul HunterSoul HunterSoul Hunter may refer to:* Soul Hunter, an anime series* Soul Hunter, an episode of the science-fiction series Babylon 5, as well as the name of an alien order featured in the episode.* Soul Hunters, a George Markstein spy novel....
: Director - True TearsTrue Tears (anime)True Tears is a Japanese anime television series produced by P.A. Works and directed by Junji Nishimura. The anime aired in Japan on the TV Kanagawa television network between January 6, 2008 and March 30, 2008, containing thirteen episodes...
: Director, Script (ep 2, 5), Storyboard (ep 1, 2, 3, 5), Episode Director (ep 1) - Urusei YatsuraUrusei Yatsurais a comedic manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi that premiered in Weekly Shōnen Sunday in 1978 and ran until its conclusion in 1987. Its 374 individual chapters were collected and published in 34 tankōbon volumes. The series tells the story of Ataru Moroboshi, and the alien...
: Assistant director - Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer: Associate Director
- Violinist of Hamelin: Series director
- Windy TalesWindy Talesis a Japanese anime television series produced by Production I.G, about a group of people who can control the wind. The series premiered from September 11, 2004 to February 26, 2005 across Japan on the anime television network, Animax, who also later aired the series across its respective networks...
: Director - You're Under Arrest: The Movie: Director
- ZenkiZenkiis a Japanese manga series written by Kikuhide Tani and illustrated by Yoshihiro Kuroiwa. It was serealized in the Shueisha publication, Monthly Shōnen Jump from 1992 to 1996. Zenki was adapted into a fifty-one episode anime television series in 1995 by Studio Deen and also spawned five video games...
: Director