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Yasuo Otsuka

Visual Effects Born Jul 11, 1931 Died Mar 15, 2021 Tsuwano, Japan 43 credits
43
Total Credits
1958–2015
58 Years Career Span
25
Vault Titles
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Biography

Subject: Yasuo Otsuka (Visual Effects).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Word count: 90-130 words.
Source [1]:
Name: Yasuo Otsuka (Stage Name: 大塚康生).
Known For: Visual Effects.
Known Credits: 33.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: July 11, 1931.
Day of Death: March 15, 2021 (89 years old).
Place of Birth: Tsuwano, Japan.
Source [2]:
Relationship: Yasuo Otsuka was Hayao Miyazaki's teacher.
Yasuo Otsuka was a visual effects professional known for 33 credits. He was born in Tsuwano, Japan, on July 11, 1931. Otsuka served as a teacher to Hayao Miyazaki. He passed away on March 15, 2021, at the age of 89. His stage name is 大塚康生.
Draft 1: Yasuo Otsuka was a visual effects professional with 33 known credits. Born in Tsuwano, Japan, on July 11, 1931, he also used the stage name 大塚康生. Otsuka served as a teacher to Hayao Miyazaki. He died on March 15, 2021, at the age of 89.
Word Count Check:
"Yasuo Otsuka was a visual effects professional with 33 known credits. Born in Tsuwano, Japan, on July 11, 1931, he also used the stage name 大塚

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Career

Career overview

Subject: Yasuo Otsuka (Visual Effects).
Goal: Write a 180-260 word career overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Source [1]:
Name: Yasuo Otsuka (Stage Name: 大塚康生).
Known For: Visual Effects.
Known Credits: 33.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: July 11, 1931.
Death: March 15, 2021 (89 years old).
Place of Birth: Tsuwano, Japan.
Source [2]:
Relationship: Teacher of Hayao Miyazaki.
Quote/Context: "If you look at the drawings ... It is said that voice actor casting is left to producer Toshio ..." (This is a bit fragmented, but the key fact is he was Miyazaki's teacher).
Paragraph 1: Personal details and professional focus.
Yasuo Otsuka was a visual effects professional born in Tsuwano, Japan, on July 11, 1931. He is recognized for his work in the field of visual effects and holds 33 known credits. Otsuka passed away on March 15, 2021, at the age of 89.
Paragraph 2: Professional influence/relationship.
In his professional capacity, Otsuka served as a teacher to Hayao Miyazaki. His influence is noted in relation to the quality of drawings.
Current Word Count Check:
"Yasuo Otsuka was a visual effects professional born in Tsuwano, Japan, on July 11, 1931. He is recognized for his work in the field of visual effects and holds 33 known credits. Otsuka passed away on March 15, 2021, at the age of 89.

In his professional capacity, Otsuka served as a teacher to Hayao Miyazaki. His influence is noted in relation to the quality of drawings."

Total words: ~65 words.
Problem: The prompt requires 180-260 words. I must expand using only the provided facts. However, the provided facts are extremely sparse.
Re-evaluating the sources for more content:
Source 1: Name, stage name (大塚康生), known for (Visual Effects), credits (33), gender (Male), birthday (July 11, 1931), death (March 15, 2021, age 89), birth place (Tsuwano, Japan).
Source 2: Teacher of Hayao Miyazaki. Mention of drawings and voice actor casting (though the casting part refers to Toshio).
Challenge: I cannot invent information to meet the word count. If the sources do not provide enough information to reach 180 words without violating the "no inventing" rule, I have a conflict.
Wait, the prompt says "Write a 180-260 word career overview". If I cannot reach that length without inventing facts, I must be very careful. Let me see if I can elaborate on the existing facts without adding new ones.
Drafting attempt 2 (expanding phrasing):
Yasuo Otsuka, also known by the stage name 大塚康生, was a male professional known for his work in visual effects. He was born in Tsuwano, Japan, on July 11, 1

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Emergency Departure Rescue Kids · Mechanical Designer
Uncle Remodelling Course · Key Animation
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland · Storyboard Artist
The Red SpectaclesLupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy · Supervising Art Director
Sherlock Hound · Key AnimationFuture Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection · Character Designer
Chie the Brat · Character DesignerChie the Brat · Animation DirectorTôkaidô Yotsuya Kaidan: The Anime · Director
The Castle of Cagliostro · Animation DirectorThe Castle of Cagliostro · Character DesignerFuture Boy Conan · Animation DirectorFuture Boy Conan · Character Designer
Future Boy Conan · Animation DirectorFuture Boy Conan · Character DesignerLupin the Third: The Mystery of Mamo · Supervising Animation Director
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains · ScreenplayTenguri, Boy of the Plains · DirectorTenguri, Boy of the Plains · Animation Director
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus · Animation DirectorPanda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus · Key Animation
Panda! Go Panda! · Key AnimationPanda! Go Panda! · Animation DirectorPanda! Go Panda! · Animation DirectorYuki's Sun · Character DesignerYuki's Sun · Animation Director
Lupin the 3rd · Animation Director
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots · Key AnimationLupin the Third: Pilot Film · AnimationLupin the Third: Pilot Film · Writer
Horus: Prince of the Sun · Animation Director
Hustle Punch · Key Animation
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon · Key Animation
Arabian Nights: The Adventures of Sinbad · Key Animation
The Orphan Brother · Animation
Magic Boy · Key Animation
The Tale of the White Serpent · Animation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Yasuo Otsuka best known for?

Yasuo Otsuka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989), The Red Spectacles (1987), Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy (1987), Kansas City Confidential (1952).

When and where was Yasuo Otsuka born?

Yasuo Otsuka was born on July 11, 1931 in Tsuwano, Japan. They passed away on March 15, 2021.

How many credits does Yasuo Otsuka have?

Yasuo Otsuka has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 2015.

What is Yasuo Otsuka's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Yasuo Otsuka (Visual Effects). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). No p...

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43credits
37films
6TV series
1958–2015active years

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