Mitsuo Hashimoto
Biography
Mitsuo Hashimoto is a Japanese male anime director and storyboard artist. He is credited under the stage name 橋本みつお and has accumulated 41 directing credits in the TMDB database. Early in his career he worked under his real name 橋本光夫, which shares the same pronunciation, and while employed by Toei Animation he occasionally used the alias Genjūrō Tachibana (立花源十郎). His body of work includes directing episodes and films in the Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball series. The TMDB entry lists his birthplace as Japan; no birth date is provided. He is also listed under the alternate romanizations Genjuurou Tachibana and はしもと みつお.
Career overview
Mitsuo Hashimoto, credited in Japanese as 橋本みつお, is a male Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He has worked in the industry under several names, including his real name 橋本光夫, which shares the same pronunciation, and the pseudonym Genjūrō Tachibana (立花源十郎) when he was employed by Toei Animation. The TMDB listing also records variations such as Genjuurou Tachibana, はしもと みつお and 橋本 みつお among his alternate credits. His professional focus is directing, and his portfolio on TMDB includes forty‑one credited works.
Hashimoto’s directing career is noted for contributions to well‑known anime franchises, particularly the Dr. Slump series and the Dragon Ball series and related films. These titles are highlighted as the projects for which he is best known. While specific dates, awards, or personal details such as birthdate are not provided, the available information confirms his long‑standing involvement in Japanese animation, his use of multiple professional aliases, and a substantial body of work that spans at least forty‑one entries in the TMDB database.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
46 titles- Medalist (2025) Director
- Dragon Ball Z Kai (2024) Director
- Dark Gathering (2023) Director
- Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (2023) Director
- My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer (2023) Director
- Komi Can't Communicate (2021) Director
- Initial D: Battle Stage 3 (2021) Director
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) Director
- Elegant Yokai Apartment Life (2017) Series Director
- Kamiwaza Wanda (2017) Director
- Kamiwaza Wanda (2016) Series Director
- Omakase! Miracle Cat-dan (2015) Director
- Omakase! Miracle Cat-dan (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (2015) Director
- Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (2013) Director
- Scan2Go (2010) Director
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (2007) Director
- Battle B-Daman (2005) Director
- Chobits (2002) Director
- Microman (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Initial D (1998) Series Director
- Initial D (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Master Keaton (1998) Director
- Flame of Recca (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Maze Megaburst Space (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Tamagotchi Honto no Hanashi (1997) Director
- Midori no Makibaō (1996) Storyboard Artist
- Midori no Makibaō (1996) Director
- Dragon Ball GT (1996) Director
- Ninku (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Ninku (1995) Director
- Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon (1995) Director
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo!! Follow the Rescued Shark... (1994) Director
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha!! Excited Heart of Summer Vacation (1994) Director
- Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! From Penguin Village with Love (1993) Director
- Chameleon (1992) Creator
- Bite Me! Chameleon (1992) Director
- Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge (1991) Director
- Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991) Director
- Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) Director
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) Storyboard Artist
- Dragon Ball Z (1989) Director
- Goku's Fire Brigade (1988) Director
- Dragon Ball: Goku & Traffic Safety (1988) Director
- Dragon Ball (1986) Storyboard Artist
- Dragon Ball (1986) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mitsuo Hashimoto best known for?
Mitsuo Hashimoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Medalist (2025), Dark Gathering (2023), Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (2023), My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer (2023).
When and where was Mitsuo Hashimoto born?
Mitsuo Hashimoto was born in Japan.
How many credits does Mitsuo Hashimoto have?
Mitsuo Hashimoto has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Mitsuo Hashimoto's background in cinema and television?
Mitsuo Hashimoto is a Japanese male anime director and storyboard artist. He is credited under the stage name 橋本みつお and has accumulated 41 directing credits in the TMDB database. Early in his career he worked under his real name 橋本光夫, which shares the same pronunciation, and while employed by Toei Animation he occasion...