Tomohisa Taguchi
DirectorTomohisa Taguchi is a Japanese director, animator and storyboard artist who helms Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the Studio Pierrot anime's continuation of the manga's final arc.
Bleach Role
Taguchi serves as director on Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the Studio Pierrot revival that adapts the manga's final arc after the original anime's long hiatus. The assignment put him in charge of bringing Tite Kubo's endgame storyline to screen for a new generation of viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime has Tomohisa Taguchi directed?
Tomohisa Taguchi directs Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War for Studio Pierrot. He has also directed Re:Zero Season 1, Akiba's Trip The Animation, and Fairy gone.
Who is Tomohisa Taguchi?
Tomohisa Taguchi is a Japanese director, animator, and storyboard artist who has worked in anime since 2007. He currently directs Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War at Studio Pierrot.
What is Tomohisa Taguchi's role on the Bleach anime?
Taguchi directs Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, the Studio Pierrot revival that adapts the manga's final arc after the original anime's long hiatus. The assignment put him in charge of bringing Tite Kubo's endgame storyline to screen for a new generation of viewers.
What is Tomohisa Taguchi best known for outside Bleach?
Taguchi built his reputation directing Re:Zero, whose first season became one of the defining isekai anime of the 2010s. He went on to direct Akiba's Trip The Animation and Fairy gone.
How long has Tomohisa Taguchi worked as a director?
Taguchi has been active in the anime industry since 2007. His credits run from Re:Zero's first season through his current work directing Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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