Katsuhiro Otomo
Born in Miyagi, Japan, Katsuhiro Otomo was captivated by American movies from an early age. Despite having to travel for hours to the nearest theater, his love for cinema only grew stronger. In 1973, he moved to Tokyo and made his debut in comics with "Jyu-sei," a series based on Prosper Mérimée's novella "Mateo Falcone." This marked the beginning of Otomo's interest in science fiction themes.
In 1979, he released his first longer publication, "Fireball," which was praised for its innovative style and changed traditional manga forever. His work gained popularity with magazine Action, where he frequently published. In 1980, "Domu" became a best-seller and won Japan's Science Fiction Grand Prix Award.
In 1982, Otomo created the comic series "Akira," which was initially published in Young magazine and quickly gained popularity. It grew into an epic tale that has since won numerous awards and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of graphic fiction ever made. The series has also been successful in the West, where it has received critical acclaim and enthusiasm from fans.
In addition to his love for cinema and science fiction, Otomo is a fan of James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" and Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey." His work continues to inspire and influence the world of comics and graphic novels.
Works with: Character Design, Original Creator, Script, Director, Original Character Design, Producer, Mechanical Design, Storyboard, Screenplay, Planning, Episode Director, Executive Producer, Art Director, Key Animation, Story & Art, Story, Art,
Yamanaka Sadao ni Sasageru Manga Eiga "Nezumikozou Jirokichi"
- Character Design
The short movie is an anime that will be silent and depict the making-of stories behind Nezumikozou Jirokichi: Edo no Maki (Nezumikozou Jirokichi: Chapter of Edo), which was directed by Sadao Yamanaka...
Space Dandy 2
- Character Design
The second season of Space Dandy follows the story of a dapper character named Dandy, who is always on the lookout for new aliens to discover. He travels across the galaxy with his companions QT and M...
Hipira-kun Special
- Original Creator
Last episode of Hipira-kun bundled with the DVD/Blu-ray release....
Buki yo Saraba
- Original Creator
According to a narrative by Otomo (Katsuhiro), it involves a team of tough, well-dressed individuals who must disable armored vehicles in the aftermath of an apocalypse in modern-day Tokyo....
Hi no Youjin
- Script
- Director
- Original Creator
In 18th century Japan, there lived a young woman named Owaka from a merchant family and her childhood friend Matsukichi. Despite their attraction to each other, Matsukichi was disowned by his own fami...
Onigamiden
- Character Design
In Kyoto during the Heian era, which was over 1,200 years ago, there lived a 15-year-old boy who found himself caught up in a conflict between demons and humans....
Hipira-kun
- Original Creator
In Salta, a city where the sun never shines, there resides a community of vampires. One such member is Hipira, a young vampire who leads a typical life as a student while also harboring a love for exp...
Shin SOS Dai Tokyo Tankentai
- Original Character Design
- Original Creator
- Producer
As Ryuhei was packing for his move, he stumbled upon his father's old school notebook that detailed a search for treasure in Tokyo's extensive network of underground passages. Along with his little br...
Freedom
- Character Design
- Mechanical Design
- Storyboard
In 2041, humans established their first lunar colony. However, following a catastrophic event on Earth that destroyed civilization, the Moon Republic constructed Eden, a massive domed city. Currently,...
Peut-etre Toi
- Screenplay
It's possible that "Toi" is a four-minute short film created by Production I.G and Geneon Entertainment. In this video, an unidentified hero saves his cherished companion from the clutches of machine-...
Steamboy
- Original Creator
- Director
- Script
In victorian england resides an exceptional young inventor named ray. his life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a package from the united states, sent by his grandfather, lloyd steam. the parcel...
Metropolis
- Script
In the bustling city of Metropolis, strict community norms and discrimination persist in a world where humans and robots coexist. Tensions and violence escalate with each passing day. The Japanese det...
Spriggan
- Script
- Mechanical Design
- Producer
In Turkey's Ararat Mountains, a clandestine group called ARCAM has discovered what is believed to be Noah's Ark. Nevertheless, an unauthorized faction of the U.S. military known as the Machine Corps i...
Gundam: Mission to the Rise
- Script
- Director
- Storyboard
- Mechanical Design
During the end of the Universal Century era, the Earth Federation makes an effort to send a spacecraft beyond light speed. However, during its launch from a space station, Zeon rebels assault the faci...
Perfect Blue
- Planning
The J-pop idol group CHAM! has been entertaining its fans for the past two years. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end as one of their members, Mima Kirigoe, decides to leave the group t...
Korakuen Yuuenchi: Luna Park
- Director
The advertisement for the Japanese amusement park Korakuen Yuuenchi was created using animation and was directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, who is known for his work in this medium. His artwork has also been...
Memories
- Episode Director
- Executive Producer
- Planning
- Script
- Director
- Original Creator
- Original Character Design
- Art Director
- Storyboard
All told in hindsight, three seemingly unrelated tales intertwine to paint a more complete picture. Magnetic RoseIn the far reaches of space, after tracing a distress signal to a large abandoned space...
Roujin Z
- Key Animation
- Mechanical Design
- Original Creator
- Script
The Z Project aimed to provide the new generation with relief from caring for the elderly by creating a machine that could care for them without any intervention. Initially, this idea was well-receive...
Akira
- Director
- Script
- Original Creator
- Original Character Design
In 1988, an explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers destroyed Tokyo and led to World War III. The boy was captured and taken into custody, never to be seen or heard from again. Now in 2019...
Robot Carnival
- Director
- Script
- Storyboard
9 of Japans leading animators were asked to create a short segment that followed the theme of "Robots," for their inclusion in this film. Essentially, this "movie" is 9 short films, all independant of...
Manie-Manie: Meikyuu Monogatari
- Character Design
- Key Animation
- Director
- Script
1. A young lady and her feline companion tumble through a portal into an enigmatic maze brimming with peculiar individuals.2. In the not-too-distant future, a skilled athlete employs his psychic abili...
Canon T-70: Mirai Toshi-hen
- Director
Before Akira came out four years earlier, Katsuhiro Otomo made advertisements for the introduction of the Canon T-70....
Crusher Joe
- Character Design
Crushers are intergalactic problem solvers who can handle any job for the right price. Joe leads a small team consisting of Talos, Alfin, Ricky, and others on routine assignments such as escorting cry...
Genma Taisen
- Key Animation
- Character Design
From outer space, a being of immense power is approaching our planet. His origins are ancient and beyond comprehension, and his destructive capabilities are unfathomable. He has already annihilated ha...
Akira (Shin Anime)
- Director
- Original Creator
A new anime adaptation for Otomos highly acclaimed post-apocalyptic cyberpunk manga series Akira.(Source: MAL News)...
Orbital Era
- Original Creator
- Director
- Script
- Planning
Orbital era is a movie set in the near-future on a space station under construction. it follows the lives of young boys as they navigate their way through this unique environment and society. the film...