Kōji Fukazawa
DirectorKoji Fukazawa is a Japanese animator and director whose long career spans franchises like Pokemon and Macross. On the 1997 Berserk TV series, produced by OLM, he worked as episode director for episode 23 and as a key animator on the premiere.
Berserk Role
Fukazawa's most direct credit on Berserk is directing episode 23 of the 1997 TV series, on top of contributing key animation to the show's very first episode. That mix of hands-on animation early on and full episode-direction duties later is a common arc for TV anime staff moving up over the course of a single production.
Career and Notable Roles
Across his career, Fukazawa has moved between key animation, storyboarding, and episode direction on a wide range of shows, including Macross 7, Steel Angel Kurumi, Figure 17, and Wolf's Rain, plus multiple entries in the long-running Pokemon film and TV franchise. That range across comedy, sci-fi, and action reflects a career built more on steady in-house craft than a single signature style.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Koji Fukazawa do on the Berserk anime?
Fukazawa's most direct credit on Berserk is directing episode 23 of the 1997 TV series. He also contributed key animation to the show's very first episode.
What is Koji Fukazawa best known for?
Fukazawa has worked across multiple entries in the long-running Pokemon film and TV franchise. His career also includes work on Macross 7.
What other anime has Koji Fukazawa worked on?
Beyond Berserk and Pokemon, Fukazawa has contributed to Steel Angel Kurumi, Figure 17, and Wolf's Rain. That range spans comedy, sci-fi, and action anime.
What roles has Koji Fukazawa held in anime production?
Across his career, Fukazawa has moved between key animation, storyboarding, and episode direction on a wide range of shows. That range reflects a career built more on steady in-house craft than a single signature style.
Who is Koji Fukazawa?
Koji Fukazawa is a Japanese animator and director whose long career spans franchises like Pokemon and Macross. His work favors versatility across comedy, sci-fi, and action projects rather than one defining style.
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