Shinji Takamatsu
Directing Born Dec 3, 1961 Tochigi, Japan 78 credits
Biography
Shinji Takamatsu is a Japanese animation director and screenwriter. Known primarily for his directing work, he has a total of 42 known credits. Born in Tochigi, Japan, on December 3, 1961, he is a male industry professional whose stage name uses the Japanese characters written as 高松信司. His alternative or additional names, also known as, include Jin Tsumakata, Owari Yadate, and the hiragana sequence たかま.
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Career overview
Shinji Takamatsu is a Japanese animation director and screenwriter. Born on December 3, 1961, in Tochigi, Japan, he is recognized for his work in directing within the animation industry. His professional career includes forty-two known credits listed on his database profile.
In addition to his primary stage name, he is also known by alternative names including Jin Tsumakata, Owari Yadate, and the Japanese rendering of his name, Takamatsu Shinji. His work encompasses both television shows and movies, contributing to his extensive catalog of known credits as a director.
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Career timeline
Cute High Earth Defense Club Hi-CARA! · Series DirectorCute High Earth Defense Club Hi-CARA! · Sound DirectorGintama on Theater 2D: Shinsengumi Douran Arc · DirectorGintama on Theater 2D: Kabukicho Shitennohen Arc · DirectorCute High Earth Defense Club ETERNAL LOVE! · Director
Astro Note · Series DirectorAstro Note · Storyboard ArtistAstro Note · DirectorOkaimono Panda! · Series DirectorOkaimono Panda! · Director
Helck · Sound Director
Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry · Series DirectorTeppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry · Sound Director
Gintama: The Very Final · Sound Director
Grand Blue Dreaming · Series DirectorGrand Blue Dreaming · Series CompositionGrand Blue Dreaming · WriterGrand Blue Dreaming · DirectorGrand Blue Dreaming · Sound Director
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! · DirectorCute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! · Sound Director
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto · Series DirectorHaven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto · WriterNANBAKA · Series Director
Hyper Speed Transforming Gyrozetter · Series DirectorDaily Lives of High School Boys · Series DirectorDaily Lives of High School Boys · Sound DirectorDaily Lives of High School Boys · Series CompositionDaily Lives of High School Boys · Writer
Gintama: The MovieGintama: The Movie · Director
At the Mercy of the Sky · Series DirectorAt the Mercy of the Sky · Storyboard ArtistAt the Mercy of the Sky · Writer
GintamaGintama · DirectorGintama · Storyboard ArtistGintama · WriterGintama · Screenplay
School Rumble · Series Director
KochiKame the Movie 2: UFO Attack! The Great Tornado Strategy!! · Director
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters · Storyboard Artist
KochiKame: The Movie · Director
Flame of Recca · Storyboard Artist
After War Gundam X · Series Director
The Brave of Gold Goldran · Storyboard Artist
Brave Police J-Decker · Storyboard ArtistBrave Police J-Decker · Series Director
Brave Express Might Gaine · Director
The Brave of Legend Da-Garn · DirectorThe Brave of Legend Da-Garn · Storyboard Artist
The Brave of the Sun Fighbird · Director
Brave Exkaiser · DirectorMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk V · DirectorMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk V · ScreenplayMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk III · DirectorMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk III · Storyboard Artist
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket · DirectorMobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket · Storyboard ArtistMobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket · Storyboard ArtistMobile Suit SD Gundam's Counterattack · Director
Ronin Warriors · DirectorRonin Warriors · Storyboard ArtistArmor Hunter Merowlink · DirectorArmor Hunter Merowlink · Storyboard ArtistStarship Troopers · Director
Dirty Pair OVA · Storyboard ArtistDirty Pair OVA · Director
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ · Storyboard ArtistMobile Suit Gundam ZZ · Director
Full Filmography
78 titles- Cute High Earth Defense Club Hi-CARA! (2025) Series Director
- Cute High Earth Defense Club Hi-CARA! (2025) Sound Director
- Gintama on Theater 2D: Shinsengumi Douran Arc (2025) Director
- Gintama on Theater 2D: Kabukicho Shitennohen Arc (2025) Director
- Cute High Earth Defense Club ETERNAL LOVE! (2025) Director
- Astro Note (2024) Series Director
- Astro Note (2024) Storyboard Artist
- Astro Note (2024) Director
- Okaimono Panda! (2024) Series Director
- Okaimono Panda! (2024) Director
- Okaimono Panda! (2024) Storyboard Artist
- Helck (2023) Sound Director
- Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry (2022) Series Director
- Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til You Cry (2022) Sound Director
- Gintama: The Very Final (2021) Sound Director
- Grand Blue Dreaming (2018) Series Director
- Grand Blue Dreaming (2018) Series Composition
- Grand Blue Dreaming (2018) Writer
- Grand Blue Dreaming (2018) Director
- Grand Blue Dreaming (2018) Sound Director
- Grand Blue Dreaming (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! (2017) Director
- Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! (2017) Sound Director
- Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto (2016) Series Director
- Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto (2016) Writer
- NANBAKA (2016) Series Director
- Hyper Speed Transforming Gyrozetter (2012) Series Director
- Daily Lives of High School Boys (2012) Series Director
- Daily Lives of High School Boys (2012) Sound Director
- Daily Lives of High School Boys (2012) Series Composition
- Daily Lives of High School Boys (2012) Writer
- Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer (2012) Series Director
- Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer (2012) Sound Director
- Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer (2012) Director
- Gintama: The Movie (2010) as Elizabeth (voice)
- Gintama: The Movie (2010) Director
- At the Mercy of the Sky (2009) Series Director
- At the Mercy of the Sky (2009) Storyboard Artist
- At the Mercy of the Sky (2009) Writer
- Gintama (2006) as Elizabeth (voice)
- Gintama (2006) Director
- Gintama (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Gintama (2006) Writer
- Gintama (2006) Screenplay
- School Rumble (2004) Series Director
- KochiKame the Movie 2: UFO Attack! The Great Tornado Strategy!! (2003) Director
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000) Storyboard Artist
- KochiKame: The Movie (1999) Director
- Flame of Recca (1997) Storyboard Artist
- After War Gundam X (1996) Series Director
- The Brave of Gold Goldran (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Brave Police J-Decker (1994) Storyboard Artist
- Brave Police J-Decker (1994) Series Director
- Brave Express Might Gaine (1993) Director
- The Brave of Legend Da-Garn (1992) Director
- The Brave of Legend Da-Garn (1992) Storyboard Artist
- The Brave of the Sun Fighbird (1991) Director
- Brave Exkaiser (1990) Director
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk V (1990) Director
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk V (1990) Screenplay
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk III (1990) Director
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk III (1990) Storyboard Artist
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV (1990) Director
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV (1990) Screenplay
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989) Director
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989) Storyboard Artist
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989) Storyboard Artist
- Mobile Suit SD Gundam's Counterattack (1989) Director
- Ronin Warriors (1988) Director
- Ronin Warriors (1988) Storyboard Artist
- Armor Hunter Merowlink (1988) Director
- Armor Hunter Merowlink (1988) Storyboard Artist
- Starship Troopers (1988) Director
- Starship Troopers (1988) Storyboard Artist
- Dirty Pair OVA (1987) Storyboard Artist
- Dirty Pair OVA (1987) Director
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986) Storyboard Artist
- Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shinji Takamatsu best known for?
Shinji Takamatsu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Astro Note (2024), Astro Note (2024), Astro Note (2024), Helck (2023).
When and where was Shinji Takamatsu born?
Shinji Takamatsu was born on December 3, 1961 in Tochigi, Japan.
How many credits does Shinji Takamatsu have?
Shinji Takamatsu has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Shinji Takamatsu's background in cinema and television?
Shinji Takamatsu is a Japanese animation director and screenwriter. Known primarily for his directing work, he has a total of 42 known credits. Born in Tochigi, Japan, on December 3, 1961, he is a male industry professional whose stage name uses the Japanese characters written as 高松信司. His alternative or additional nam...