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Hirotsugu Kawasaki

Visual Effects Born Dec 7, 1958 62 credits
62
Total Credits
1971–2023
53 Years Career Span
52
Vault Titles
10
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Biography

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. 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

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Career

Career overview

Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Hirotsugu Kawasaki.
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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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.
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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.
[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.
Expansion Strategy: I need to expand without inventing facts. I must use the provided details more thoroughly.
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Career timeline

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King · Key Animation
Naruto 20th Anniversary - Road of Naruto · Key Animation
Black Clover · Storyboard ArtistBoruto: Naruto Next Generations · Key Animation
Divine Gate · Key AnimationDivine Gate · Storyboard Artist
Boruto: Naruto the Movie · Key Animation
Tokyo Ghoul · Key AnimationYona of the Dawn · Key AnimationThe Last: Naruto the Movie · Storyboard ArtistThe Last: Naruto the Movie · Key Animation
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 · Key Animation
Legend of the Millennium Dragon · Storyboard ArtistLegend of the Millennium Dragon · ScreenplayLegend of the Millennium Dragon · Director
Naruto Shippuden the Movie · Storyboard ArtistNaruto Shippuden the Movie · Key Animation
Kemonozume · Key AnimationNaruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom · Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel · Storyboard ArtistNaruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel · ScreenplayNaruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel · Director
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow · Storyboard ArtistNaruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow · Key AnimationSteamboy · Key Animation
A Tree of Palme · Key Animation
X · Key AnimationMetropolis · Key Animation
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card · Key Animation
I'm Gonna Be An Angel! · Opening/Ending AnimationCardcaptor Sakura: The Movie · Key Animation
Neo Ranga · Key AnimationMaster Keaton · Key AnimationBlue Submarine No. 6 · Key AnimationSpriggan · Storyboard ArtistSpriggan · Writer
Rurouni Kenshin · Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell · Key AnimationMemories · Animation SupervisorMemories · Character Designer
Phantom Quest Corp. · Key Animation
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure · Key AnimationNinja Scroll · Key AnimationKiss Me on the Apple of My Eye · Key Animation
Record of Lodoss War · DirectorRecord of Lodoss War · Animation DirectorRecord of Lodoss War · Storyboard ArtistRecord of Lodoss War · Key AnimationLike the Clouds, Like the Wind · Key Animation
The Adventures of Peter Pan · Animation DirectorVenus Wars · Key Animation
Akira · Key Animation
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth · Key AnimationThe Story of Fifteen Boys · Key Animation
Castle in the Sky · Key AnimationMaple Town · Key Animation
Lupin the Third: The Legend of the Gold of Babylon · Key Animation
Little Memole · Key Animation
Little Big Nose · Key Animation
Lupin the 3rd · Key Animation

Full Filmography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Hirotsugu Kawasaki best known for?

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.

What is Hirotsugu Kawasaki's background in cinema and television?

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...

Hirotsugu Kawasaki by the numbers

62credits
37films
25TV series
1971–2023active years

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