Tetsurō Araki
DirectorTetsurō Araki is a Japanese animator and director born in 1976 who directed the Death Note television anime at Madhouse, later becoming known for helming Attack on Titan across its first three seasons.
Death Note Role
Araki directed the 2006-2007 Death Note television anime at Madhouse, a 37-episode adaptation of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga. The project became his breakout work, showcasing the tense standoff between Light Yagami and L and establishing his reputation for tightly paced psychological thrillers.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Death Note, Araki became known for directing Attack on Titan through its first three seasons, and he works under the pen name Mochizuki Saburō when serving as episode director or key animator. His career in animation dates back to 1999, spanning storyboard work alongside directing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Attack on Titan?
Tetsurō Araki directed Attack on Titan through its first three seasons. He built his reputation for tightly paced, psychological thrillers with his earlier breakout work directing Death Note at Madhouse.
What anime series did Tetsurō Araki direct?
Araki directed the Death Note television anime at Madhouse from 2006 to 2007, and later directed Attack on Titan through its first three seasons. Both projects centered on tense, high-stakes storytelling.
Who is Tetsurō Araki?
Tetsurō Araki is a Japanese animator and director born in 1976, with a career in animation dating back to 1999. He directed the Death Note television anime at Madhouse.
What was Tetsurō Araki's specific role on Death Note?
Araki directed the 2006-2007 Death Note television anime, a 37-episode adaptation of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga at Madhouse. The project became his breakout work, showcasing the standoff between Light Yagami and L.
What pen name does Tetsurō Araki use for animation work?
Araki works under the pen name Mochizuki Saburō when serving as episode director or key animator. This credit is separate from his main directing work on projects like Death Note and Attack on Titan.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Nippon Television and Warner Bros. Japan.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to Konami and other publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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