Seiji Mizushima
DirectorSeiji Mizushima is a Japanese anime director best known for helming Fullmetal Alchemist and Mobile Suit Gundam 00, with earlier production work tying him to Neon Genesis Evangelion before his rise to lead director.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Mizushima's connection to Neon Genesis Evangelion comes from the production side of Gainax's landmark 1995 television series, contributing directorial work years before he would go on to lead his own projects. The credit predates the string of high-profile directing jobs, such as Fullmetal Alchemist and Mobile Suit Gundam 00, that later defined his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Mizushima later moved into directing in his own right, taking on Shaman King, the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series, and its film sequel Conqueror of Shamballa, which earned the 60th Mainichi Film Award in the Best Animation Film category. His later credits span the mecha series Mobile Suit Gundam 00, the mystery drama Un-Go, and the anthology project Concrete Revolutio, plus the science fiction title Beatless. In 2015, the Animation Kobe Awards gave him an Individual Award.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Seiji Mizushima do on Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Seiji Mizushima contributed directorial work on the production side of Gainax's landmark 1995 television series Neon Genesis Evangelion, years before leading his own projects. The credit predates the string of high-profile directing jobs that later defined his career.
What anime is Seiji Mizushima best known for directing?
Mizushima is best known for directing the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist series and its film sequel Conqueror of Shamballa, which earned the 60th Mainichi Film Award in the Best Animation Film category. He also directed the mecha series Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
What other anime has Seiji Mizushima directed?
Beyond Fullmetal Alchemist and Gundam 00, Mizushima directed Shaman King, the mystery drama Un-Go, the anthology project Concrete Revolutio, and the science fiction title Beatless.
What awards has Seiji Mizushima won?
In 2015, the Animation Kobe Awards gave Seiji Mizushima an Individual Award, adding to the Mainichi Film Award his Fullmetal Alchemist film had already earned.
Who is Seiji Mizushima?
Seiji Mizushima is a Japanese anime director born in 1966, whose career traces back to production work on Neon Genesis Evangelion before he rose to lead his own acclaimed series like Fullmetal Alchemist and Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
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