Yorifusa Yamaguchi
DirectorYorifusa Yamaguchi was a Japanese anime director whose episode-direction career spanned decades of television anime, from Urusei Yatsura and Cardcaptor Sakura to Gurren Lagann, where he directed episode 19.
Gurren Lagann Role
Yamaguchi directed episode 19 of Gurren Lagann during its original 2007 broadcast, one credit among the large rotating team of episode directors the production relied on to keep pace with its weekly schedule. It represented a single entry within a much larger freelance directing career.
Career and Notable Roles
Across his career, Yamaguchi's episode-direction work touched decades of anime television, including long-running franchises such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Cardcaptor Sakura, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Pokémon, alongside original directing credits on shows like Galaxy Fräulein Yuna and Mouse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Yorifusa Yamaguchi?
Yorifusa Yamaguchi was a Japanese anime director whose episode-direction career spanned decades of television anime. On Gurren Lagann he directed episode 19.
What did Yorifusa Yamaguchi direct in Gurren Lagann?
Yamaguchi directed episode 19 of Gurren Lagann during its original 2007 broadcast, one credit among the large rotating team of episode directors the production relied on to keep pace with its weekly schedule.
What other anime did Yorifusa Yamaguchi work on?
Yamaguchi's episode-direction work touched long-running franchises such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Cardcaptor Sakura, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Pokémon.
What anime did Yorifusa Yamaguchi direct as the main director?
Beyond episode direction, Yamaguchi held original directing credits on shows including Galaxy Fräulein Yuna and Mouse.
When was Yorifusa Yamaguchi born?
Yorifusa Yamaguchi was born in 1960, part of a career that touched decades of Japanese television anime.
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