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 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

Known For

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

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

Key Animation (ep 2)

Lupin III

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

Touch

Character Design, Animation Director

Production Roles (100)

2011
14 years ago
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 - Character Design
Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song - Character Design, Animation Director
2009
16 years ago
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Baikinman vs. Baikinman!? - Character Design
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Dadandan to Futago no Hoshi - Character Design, Animation Director
2008
17 years ago
Anpanman: The Secret of Fairy Rin-Rin - Character Design, Animation Director
2007
18 years ago
Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble - Character Design, Animation Director
2006
19 years ago
Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie - Character Design, Animation Director
2005
20 years ago
Anpanman: The Adventure of Happie - Character Design, Animation Director
2004
21 years ago
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Yumeneko no Kuni no Nyanii - Character Design, Animation Director
2003
22 years ago
PopoloCrois - Animation Director
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Ruby no Negai - Character Design, Assistant Director
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 - Character Design, Animation Director
Daigunder - Character Design
2001
24 years ago
Captain Tsubasa - Character Design
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Gomira no Hoshi - Character Design, Animation Director
Touch: Cross Road - Kaze no Yukue - Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director
2000
25 years ago
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Ningyohime no Namida - Character Design, Animation Director
The Boy Who Saw the Wind - Character Design
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Kieta Jam Ojisan - Chief Animation Director
1999
26 years ago
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Yuuki no Hana ga Hiraku Toki - Character Design, Animation Director
Monster Rancher - Character Design
1998
27 years ago
Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday - Are kara, Kimi wa... - Character Design, Animation Director
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tenohira wo Taiyou ni - Character Design, Animation Director
1997
28 years ago
Jungle Emperor Leo - Key Animation
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Niji no Pyramid - Character Design, Animation Director
1996
29 years ago
Lupin III: Twilight Gemini no Himitsu - Character Design
Sore Ike! Anpanman: Sora Tobu Ehon to Glass no Kutsu - Character Design, Animation Director
Lupin III: Dead or Alive - Key Animation

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