Eiichi Yamamoto
Biography
Eiichi Yamamoto was a Japanese film director and screenwriter of anime. He directed ten films between 1962 and 1986. Yamamoto was involved in the Animerama film series, which was conceived by Osamu Tezuka. His 1973 film Kanashimi no Belladonna was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival. In addition to film work, Yamamoto also served as a screenwriter on the anime television series Space Battleship Yamato and wrote the screenplay for its 1977 film adaptation.
Career overview
Eiichi Yamamoto is a Japanese film director and screenwriter of anime. He directed ten films between 1962 and 1986. Yamamoto's work includes the Animerama film series, which was conceived by Osamu Tezuka. The Animerama series is notable for its experimental approach to animation.
Yamamoto's film, Kanashimi no Belladonna, was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival in 1973. This film is one of several that Yamamoto directed during his career. His work in the film industry spans multiple decades, with a focus on anime and experimental animation.
Yamamoto's experience extends beyond film work. He also served as a screenwriter on the anime television series Space Battleship Yamato and wrote the screenplay for its 1977 film adaptation. This highlights his versatility as a writer and director in the anime industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
39 titles- One Arm (2019) Director
- One Arm (2019) Writer
- Belladonna of Sadness: Eiichi Yamamoto interview (2016)
- Animation Maestro Gisaburo (2012) as Self
- Yamato 2520 (1995) Writer
- Tokai no Butchy (1995) Director
- Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1992) Writer
- Izumo (1991) Screenplay
- Izumo (1991) Director
- The Sensualist (1991) Screenplay
- By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) Director
- By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) Writer
- By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) Storyboard
- Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989) Supervising Animator
- Little Wansa (1989) Writer
- Little Wansa (1989) Director
- Pelican Road Club Culture (1986) Director
- Pelican Road Club Culture (1986) Writer
- Odin: Starlight Mutiny (1985) Director
- Oshin (1984) Director
- Final Yamato (1983) Screenplay
- Space Battleship Yamato (1977) Writer
- Space Battleship Yamato (1974) Writer
- Little Wansa (1973) Director
- Belladonna of Sadness (1973) Director
- Belladonna of Sadness (1973) Writer
- Cleopatra: Queen of Sex (1970) Director
- A Thousand and One Nights (1969) Director
- Till a City Beneath the Sea is Built (1969) Director
- Leo the Lion (1966) Director
- Jungle Emperor (1966) Director
- Astro Boy: The Brave In Space (1964) Writer
- Astro Boy: The Brave In Space (1964) Director
- Astro Boy (1963) Director
- MALE (1962) Director
- MALE (1962) Writer
- Tales of a Street Corner (1962) Director
- Tales of a Street Corner (1962) Editor
- Tales of a Street Corner (1962) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eiichi Yamamoto best known for?
Eiichi Yamamoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Izumo (1991), Izumo (1991), Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend (1989), Odin: Starlight Mutiny (1985).
When and where was Eiichi Yamamoto born?
Eiichi Yamamoto was born on November 22, 1940 in Kyoto, Japan. They passed away on September 7, 2021.
How many credits does Eiichi Yamamoto have?
Eiichi Yamamoto has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2019.
What is Eiichi Yamamoto's background in cinema and television?
Eiichi Yamamoto was a Japanese film director and screenwriter of anime. He directed ten films between 1962 and 1986. Yamamoto was involved in the Animerama film series, which was conceived by Osamu Tezuka. His 1973 film Kanashimi no Belladonna was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival. In addition to...
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