Takahiro Ikezoe
DirectorTakahiro Ikezoe is a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who worked on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the studio Bones adaptation that aired in 2009 and 2010.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Ikezoe contributed storyboards for the opening sequence used from episode 5 onward and for episodes 26 and 62 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, and he served as episode director on installments including the first episode, 26, 35, 43, 53 and 62. His work fell across both the earlier and later stretches of the series' two-year run, giving him a hand in shaping how several major arcs played out on screen.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Fullmetal Alchemist, Ikezoe has worked across a wide range of anime as a director, storyboard artist and animator, including Hajime no Ippo, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Den-noh Coil, Xam'd: Lost Memories and Show by Rock!!. He later directed titles such as Ozma, Slap Up Party: Arad Senki and both seasons of Sword Gai: The Animation, and he helmed the first season of the Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion franchise before stepping up to chief director for its sequel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Takahiro Ikezoe do on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood?
Takahiro Ikezoe contributed storyboards for the Brotherhood opening sequence used from episode 5 onward, plus storyboards for episodes 26 and 62. He also served as episode director on several installments, including the first episode, 26, 35, 43, 53 and 62.
What other anime has Takahiro Ikezoe worked on?
Takahiro Ikezoe has worked across a wide range of anime as a director, storyboard artist and animator, including Hajime no Ippo, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple, Den-noh Coil, Xam'd: Lost Memories and Show by Rock!!. His credits span both action series and more experimental titles.
What anime has Takahiro Ikezoe directed?
Takahiro Ikezoe has directed titles including Ozma, Slap Up Party: Arad Senki, and both seasons of Sword Gai: The Animation. His directing work followed years of storyboard and episode direction credits across the industry.
What is Takahiro Ikezoe's role in the Shinkalion franchise?
Takahiro Ikezoe helmed the first season of the Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion franchise before stepping up to chief director for its sequel. It represents one of his more prominent directing assignments outside Fullmetal Alchemist.
Who is Takahiro Ikezoe?
Takahiro Ikezoe is a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist born in 1976. He worked on Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the studio Bones adaptation that aired in 2009 and 2010, contributing storyboards and episode direction.
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