Koji Morimoto
Biography
Koji Morimoto is a Japanese anime director born on December 26, 1959, in Wakayama, Japan. Known primarily for his directing work, his known credits total 58. His professional stage name is written in Japanese characters as 森本晃司. According to biographical and filmography records, his career includes being an animator in the film Akira, contributing shorts to Robot Carnival, Short Peace, and The Animatrix, and providing key animation for anime titles such as Kiki's Delivery Service, City Hunter, and Fist of the North Star. Additionally, he is recognized as a co-founder of Studio 4 degrees Celsius.
Career overview
Koji Morimoto is a Japanese anime director born on December 12, 1959, in Wakayama, Japan. His stage name is written in Japanese characters as 森本晃司. Known primarily for his directing work, he has accumulated fifty-eight known credits in the industry. In addition to his directing career, Morimoto is recognized as a co-founder of Studio 4°C.
Throughout his career, Morimoto has contributed to a variety of notable anime projects in multiple capacities. He worked as an animator in the film Akira and provided key animation for several other anime titles, including Kiki's Delivery Service, City Hunter, and Fist of the North Star. Furthermore, he directed short films featured in Robot Carnival, Short Peace, and The Animatrix.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
98 titles- CONNECTED... (2020) Director
- CONNECTED... (2020) Editor
- CONNECTED... (2020) Art Direction
- CONNECTED... (2020) Animation Director
- CONNECTED... (2020) Color Grading
- CONNECTED... (2020) Original Story
- Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan (2019) Director
- Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan (2019) Animation
- Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan (2019) Character Designer
- Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019) Director
- 18if (2017) Animation Director
- 18if (2017) Screenplay
- 18if (2017) Director
- 18if (2017) Storyboard Artist
- 18if (2017) Key Animation
- SHORT PEACE (2013) Director
- SHORT PEACE (2013) Storyboard Designer
- SHORT PEACE (2013) Key Animation
- SHORT PEACE (2013) Creator
- Short Peace (2013) Director
- Mazinkaiser SKL (2011) Producer
- Attraction (2010) Director
- Attraction (2010) Key Animation
- Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! (2009) Co-Producer
- Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind (2009) Director
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Director
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Writer
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Key Animation
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Director
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Character Designer
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Animation Director
- Genius Party Beyond (2008) Screenplay
- Tekkonkinkreet (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Amazing Nuts! (2006) Character Designer
- FLUXIMATION (2005) Director
- Mind Game (2004) Animation Director
- Memories of Memories (2004) as Self
- The Animatrix (2003) Director
- The Animatrix (2003) Writer
- The Animatrix (2003) Director
- The Animatrix (2003) Writer
- Beyond (2003) Director
- Beyond (2003) Writer
- Beyond (2003) Character Designer
- Beyond (2003) Key Animation
- Comedy (2002) Animation
- Digital Juice (2002) Director
- Mazinkaiser (2001) Co-Producer
- Dimensional Loop (2001)
- Dimensional Loop (2001) Director
- Uraroji Diamond (2001) Director
- Clip Cult (1999) Director
- Tekkonkinkreet Pilot (1999) Director
- Glay: Survival (1999) Director
- Spriggan (1998) Key Animation
- Hustle!! Tokitama-kun (1998) Director
- Hustle!! Tokitama-kun (1998) Character Designer
- Eternal Family (1997) Director
- Eternal Family (1997) Character Designer
- Eternal Family (1997) Screenplay
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Director
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Character Designer
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Animation Supervisor
- Noiseman Sound Insect (1997) Writer
- Memories (1995) Director
- Open the Door (1995) Director
- Open the Door (1995) Writer
- Open the Door (1995) Animation Director
- Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories (1993) Director
- Roujin Z (1991) Key Animation
- Fly! Peek the Whale (1991) Director
- Fly! Peek the Whale (1991) Screenplay
- Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) Key Animation
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1989) Director
- Mister Ajikko (1987) Key Animation
- Robot Carnival (1987) Director
- Robot Carnival (1987) Animation
- Robot Carnival (1987) Director
- Robot Carnival (1987) Character Designer
- Robot Carnival (1987) Writer
- Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger (1986) Mechanical Designer
- Dirty Pair: Project Eden (1986) Opening Title Sequence
- Phoenix: Karma Chapter (1986) Key Animation
- GoShogun: The Time Étranger (1985) Key Animation
- The Dagger of Kamui (1985) Key Animation
- Bobby's Girl (1985) Key Animation
- Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984) Key Animation
- Future Police Urashiman (1983) Key Animation
- Golgo 13: The Professional (1983) Key Animation
- Harmagedon (1983) Key Animation
- Space Cobra (1982) Key Animation
- Space Adventure Cobra (1982) Animation
- Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981) Key Animation
- Makoto-chan (1980) Animation
- Dimension Bomb Director
- Franken's Gears Director
- Franken's Gears Script
- Franken's Gears Character Designer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Koji Morimoto best known for?
Koji Morimoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 18if (2017), 18if (2017), 18if (2017), 18if (2017).
When and where was Koji Morimoto born?
Koji Morimoto was born on December 26, 1959 in Wakayama, Japan.
How many credits does Koji Morimoto have?
Koji Morimoto has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2020.
What is Koji Morimoto's background in cinema and television?
Koji Morimoto is a Japanese anime director born on December 26, 1959, in Wakayama, Japan. Known primarily for his directing work, his known credits total 58. His professional stage name is written in Japanese characters as 森本晃司. According to biographical and filmography records, his career includes being an animator in...