Norio Matsumoto
Biography
Norio Matsumoto is a Japanese visual effects artist. His stage name is 松本憲生. He is known for his work in the industry, particularly in the area of animation. Matsumoto's style employs soft and simplified drawings to create fluid, realistic movements. He is known for his drawing speed and the volume of quality cuts he produces. Matsumoto was mentored by Tomohiro Hirata and influenced by Satoru Utsunomiya and Takashi Nakamura. He has worked as an "inbetweener" for Oh! Productions from 1987 to 1989. Matsumoto is also known for his work on the Naruto franchise, where he served as the lead animator.
Career overview
Norio Matsumoto is a prolific action and character animator. He began his career after graduating from Tatsunoko's animators training program. Following this, he worked as an "inbetweener" for Oh! Productions from 1987 to 1989. Matsumoto was mentored under Tomohiro Hirata and influenced by Satoru Utsunomiya and Takashi Nakamura, whose approaches he adapted for a wider audience.
Matsumoto's style employs soft and simplified drawings to create very fluid, realistic movements. He is known within the industry for his drawing speed and the volume of quality cuts he produces on a single work. His work on the Naruto franchise is particularly notable, as he served as the lead animator. This experience likely contributed to his reputation as a skilled animator.
Throughout his career, Matsumoto has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 100 known credits to his name. His work in visual effects has earned him a Content Score of 63, indicating a high level of recognition and respect within the industry. Born in Japan in 1966, Matsumoto has established himself as a prominent figure in the world of animation.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
123 titles- Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk (2026) Key Animation
- A New Dawn (2026) Key Animation
- The Obsessed (2025) Key Animation
- The Imaginary (2023) Key Animation
- The Concierge (2023) Key Animation
- Do It Yourself!! (2022) Key Animation
- Inu-Oh (2022) Key Animation
- Lonely Castle in the Mirror (2022) Key Animation
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) Animation
- Ranking of Kings (2021) Key Animation
- Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) Key Animation
- The Wonderland (2019) Key Animation
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Key Animation
- Run with the Wind (2018) Key Animation
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) Opening/Ending Animation
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017) Animation
- Night Is Short, Walk On Girl (2017) Key Animation
- Mob Psycho 100 (2016) Key Animation
- Your Name. (2016) Key Animation
- Mr. Osomatsu (2015) Key Animation
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015) Animation Director
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015) Key Animation
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015) Second Unit Director
- Miss Hokusai (2015) Key Animation
- Pigtails (2015) Key Animation
- Rage of Bahamut (2014) Key Animation
- Encouragement of Climb (2013) Key Animation
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013) Animation
- Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta (2013) Director
- Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta (2013) Animation Director
- Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta (2013) Key Animation
- NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012) Key Animation
- One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure (2012) Key Animation
- Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (2011) Key Animation
- Naruto OVA 8: Naruto x UT (2011) Key Animation
- Princess Jellyfish (2010) Key Animation
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Key Animation
- Colorful (2010) Key Animation
- Welcome to the Space Show (2010) Key Animation
- Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings (2009) Key Animation
- Birdy the Mighty: Decode (2008) Key Animation
- Birdy the Mighty: Decode (2008) Animation Director
- Birdy the Mighty: Decode (2008) Storyboard Artist
- Casshern Sins (2008) Key Animation
- Real Drive (2008) Key Animation
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend (2008) Key Animation
- Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep (2008) Key Animation
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Key Animation
- Naruto Shippūden (2007) Opening/Ending Animation
- Baccano! (2007) Key Animation
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Key Animation
- Bokurano (2007) Key Animation
- Sword of the Stranger (2007) Key Animation
- Tokyo Marble Chocolate (2007) Key Animation
- Welcome to the N-H-K (2006) Key Animation
- Le Chevalier D'Eon (2006) Key Animation
- Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur (2006) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Noein: To Your Other Self (2005) Key Animation
- Noein: To Your Other Self (2005) Animation Director
- Noein: To Your Other Self (2005) Animation
- One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island (2005) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Key Animation
- Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004) Key Animation
- Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004) Animation Director
- Paranoia Agent (2004) Key Animation
- Koi Kaze (2004) Key Animation
- Koi Kaze (2004) Opening/Ending Animation
- Peacemaker Kurogane (2003) Key Animation
- Tokyo Godfathers (2003) Key Animation
- Kid's Story (2003) Key Animation
- Naruto (2002) Opening/Ending Animation
- Naruto (2002) Key Animation
- Haibane Renmei (2002) Key Animation
- The Cat Returns (2002) Key Animation
- Overman King Gainer (2002) Key Animation
- Macross Zero (2002) Key Animation
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Animation
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Animation Director
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Director
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Key Animation
- Blood: The Last Vampire (2000) Key Animation
- Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse (2000) Key Animation
- Hunter x Hunter (1999) Key Animation
- Medabots (1999) Key Animation
- Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (1999) Key Animation
- Meltylancer: The Animation (1999) Key Animation
- Tenchi Forever! (1999) Key Animation
- Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (1999) Key Animation
- Popolocrois Monogatari (1998) Key Animation
- Popolocrois Monogatari (1998) Animation Director
- Neo Ranga (1998) Key Animation
- Flame of Recca (1997) Key Animation
- EAT-MAN (1997) Key Animation
- EAT-MAN (1997) Animation Director
- Rurouni Kenshin (1996) Storyboard Artist
- Rurouni Kenshin (1996) Key Animation
- You're Under Arrest! (1996) Animation Director
- You're Under Arrest! (1996) Key Animation
- The Vision of Escaflowne (1996) Key Animation
- Spring and Chaos (1996) Key Animation
- Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) Key Animation
- Ninku (1995) Key Animation
- H2 (1995) Key Animation
- El-Hazard: The Magnificent World (1995) Key Animation
- Macross Plus: The Movie (1995) Key Animation
- Gunsmith Cats (1995) Key Animation
- You're Under Arrest (1994) Animation Director
- You're Under Arrest (1994) Key Animation
- The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) Opening/Ending Animation
- The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (1993) Key Animation
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (1993) Key Animation
- Roujin Z (1991) Key Animation
- The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors (1990) Key Animation
- Record of Lodoss War (1990) Key Animation
- Patlabor: The New Files (1990) Key Animation
- MAROKO (1990) Key Animation
- Ranma ½ (1989) Key Animation
- The Adventures of Peter Pan (1989) Key Animation
- The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989) Key Animation
- Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! (1989) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Norio Matsumoto best known for?
Norio Matsumoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk (2026), A New Dawn (2026), Do It Yourself!! (2022), Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012).
When and where was Norio Matsumoto born?
Norio Matsumoto was born on January 1, 1966 in Japan.
How many credits does Norio Matsumoto have?
Norio Matsumoto has accumulated over 123 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is Norio Matsumoto's background in cinema and television?
Norio Matsumoto is a Japanese visual effects artist. His stage name is 松本憲生. He is known for his work in the industry, particularly in the area of animation. Matsumoto's style employs soft and simplified drawings to create fluid, realistic movements. He is known for his drawing speed and the volume of quality cuts he p...