Hiroshi Yamaguchi
WriterHiroshi Yamaguchi is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist who co-wrote three episodes of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series alongside creator Hideaki Anno.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Yamaguchi shared screenplay credit with Hideaki Anno on Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 16, 22 and 23, including the installment known as Don't Be, contributing to some of the series' most pivotal turns for Rei Ayanami and its supporting cast. He later extended his work on the franchise by writing sequences for the early Evangelion video games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion did Hiroshi Yamaguchi write?
Hiroshi Yamaguchi shared screenplay credit with Hideaki Anno on Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes 16, 22 and 23, one of which is known as Don't Be. He extended his work on the franchise into other formats too, including its early video games and a supplementary novel.
What is Hiroshi Yamaguchi's connection to Evangelion video games?
Yamaguchi extended his work on the Evangelion franchise by writing sequences for the early Evangelion video games. That came in addition to his television scriptwriting credits on the original 1995 series.
Did Hiroshi Yamaguchi write any Evangelion novels?
Yamaguchi authored the supplementary novel 2015: The Last Year of Ryoji Kaji, which expands the backstory of one of the series' key adult characters. It stands alongside his television scripts and video game writing as part of his broader contribution to the franchise.
Who is Hiroshi Yamaguchi?
Hiroshi Yamaguchi is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist born in 1964 who co-wrote several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion alongside series creator Hideaki Anno. His work on the franchise spans television scripts, video game sequences, and a supplementary novel.
What impact did Hiroshi Yamaguchi's Evangelion scripts have on the story?
The Evangelion episodes Yamaguchi wrote, shared with creator Hideaki Anno, delivered some of the most pivotal turns for Rei Ayanami and the supporting cast. That narrative impact came through his television scriptwriting, distinct from his other Evangelion work on video games and a supplementary novel.
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