Hirotsugu Kawasaki
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Subject: Hirotsugu Kawasaki (Visual Effects).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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[1] TMDB: Stage name 川崎博嗣. Known for Visual Effects. 48 known credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: December 7, 1958.
[2] MyAnimeList: General info about the site.
[3] IMDb: Animation Department: Ghost in the Shell. Known for Ghost in the Shell (1995), Spriggan (1998), and Akira (1988).
[4] NamuWiki: Japanese animator, animation director, and animation producer. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Worked in production department. Drew high-level action scenes like the train battle scene in Laputa, Castle in the Sky. (Note: The source text says "She mainly works as a studio clown" and "He was in charge...", which is contradictory/messy, but I will stick to the verifiable roles: animator, animation director, animation producer).
[5] AllMovie: General info.
[6] Anime News Network: Family name: 川崎. Given name: 博嗣. Date of birth: 1958-12-07.
Name: Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎博嗣).
Date of Birth: December 7, 1958.
Gender: Male.
Roles: Animator, animation director, animation producer, and visual effects.
Credits/Works: Ghost in the Shell (1995), Spriggan (1998), Akira (1988), and Laputa, Castle in the Sky (specifically the train battle scene).
Education: Tokyo University of the Arts.
Total known credits: 48 (from TMDB).
Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎博嗣) is a Japanese animator, animation director, animation producer, and
Career overview
Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Hirotsugu Kawasaki.
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Stage name 川崎博嗣, Known for Visual Effects, 48 known credits, Gender: Male, Birthday: December 7, 1958.
[2] MyAnimeList: General info.
[3] IMDb: Animation Department: Ghost in the Shell, Spriggan (1998), Akira (1988).
[4] NamuWiki: Japanese animator, animation director, and animation producer. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Worked in production department. (Note: Source 4 contains some confusing text like "She mainly works as a studio clown" and "She" vs "He", but I must stick to verifiable facts. It mentions he was in charge of drawing high-level action scenes, such as the train battle scene in Laputa, Castle in the Sky).
[5] AllMovie: General info.
[6] Anime News Network: Family name 川崎, Given name 博嗣, Date of birth: 1958-12-07.
Name: Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎博嗣).
Birth Date: December 7, 1958.
Roles: Animator, animation director, animation producer, and visual effects.
Education: Tokyo University of the Arts.
Known Credits/Works: Ghost in the Shell, Spriggan (1998), Akira (1988), and the train battle scene in Laputa, Castle in the Sky.
Total Credits: 48 known credits (per TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎博嗣) is a Japanese animator, animation director, and animation producer. Born on December 7, 1958, Kawasaki is also recognized for work in visual effects. Following his graduation from the Tokyo University of the Arts, he joined a production department.
Paragraph 2: Career and Notable Works.
Kawasaki has 48 known credits to his name. His work within the animation department includes contributions to Ghost in the Shell, Spriggan (1998), and Akira (1988). He has been responsible for drawing high-level action scenes, including the train battle sequence featured in Laputa, Castle in the Sky.
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Hirotsugu Kawasaki (川崎博嗣) is a Japanese animator, animation director, and animation producer. Born on December 7, 1958, Kawasaki is also recognized for his work in visual effects. After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts, he joined a production department.
Kawasaki has 48 known credits. His work within the animation department includes contributions to Ghost in the Shell, Spriggan (1998), and Akira (1988). He has been noted for drawing high-level action scenes, such as the train battle scene in Laputa, Castle in the Sky.
Current Word Count: ~95 words.
Target: 180-260 words.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
62 titles- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023) Key Animation
- Naruto 20th Anniversary - Road of Naruto (2022) Key Animation
- Black Clover (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) Key Animation
- Divine Gate (2016) Key Animation
- Divine Gate (2016) Storyboard Artist
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015) Key Animation
- Tokyo Ghoul (2014) Key Animation
- Yona of the Dawn (2014) Key Animation
- The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) Storyboard Artist
- The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) Key Animation
- Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (2013) Key Animation
- Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011) Storyboard Artist
- Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011) Screenplay
- Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011) Director
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto Shippuden the Movie (2007) Key Animation
- Kemonozume (2006) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Screenplay
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Director
- Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) Storyboard Artist
- Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) Key Animation
- Steamboy (2004) Key Animation
- A Tree of Palme (2002) Key Animation
- X (2001) Key Animation
- Metropolis (2001) Key Animation
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card (2000) Key Animation
- I'm Gonna Be An Angel! (1999) Opening/Ending Animation
- Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999) Key Animation
- Neo Ranga (1998) Key Animation
- Master Keaton (1998) Key Animation
- Blue Submarine No. 6 (1998) Key Animation
- Spriggan (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Spriggan (1998) Writer
- Spriggan (1998) Director
- Catnapped! (1998) Key Animation
- Rurouni Kenshin (1996) Key Animation
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) Key Animation
- Memories (1995) Animation Supervisor
- Memories (1995) Character Designer
- Phantom Quest Corp. (1994) Key Animation
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) Key Animation
- Ninja Scroll (1993) Key Animation
- Kiss Me on the Apple of My Eye (1993) Key Animation
- Record of Lodoss War (1990) Director
- Record of Lodoss War (1990) Animation Director
- Record of Lodoss War (1990) Storyboard Artist
- Record of Lodoss War (1990) Key Animation
- Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990) Key Animation
- The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989) Animation Director
- Venus Wars (1989) Key Animation
- Akira (1988) Key Animation
- Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth (1987) Key Animation
- The Story of Fifteen Boys (1987) Key Animation
- Castle in the Sky (1986) Key Animation
- Maple Town (1986) Key Animation
- Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon (1985) Key Animation
- Little Memole (1984) Key Animation
- Little Big Nose (1983) Key Animation
- Lupin the 3rd (1971) Key Animation
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Hirotsugu Kawasaki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023), Black Clover (2017), Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017), The Rescue (1971).
When and where was Hirotsugu Kawasaki born?
Hirotsugu Kawasaki was born on December 7, 1958.
How many credits does Hirotsugu Kawasaki have?
Hirotsugu Kawasaki has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2023.
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Subject: Hirotsugu Kawasaki (Visual Effects). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown/formatting. Plain prose only. No headings/preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic tone. Sources provided: [1] TMDB: Stage name 川崎博嗣. Known for Visual Effects...
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