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Tsuyoshi Kaga

Director

Tsuyoshi Kaga is an episode director and storyboard artist who worked on the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series and its related theatrical films for Gainax.

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Neon Genesis Evangelion Role

Kaga served as an episode director on the Neon Genesis Evangelion television series, credited with directing episode 10, "Magmadiver," among his contributions to the show's production. He continued working on the franchise into its theatrical phase, directing Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth in 1997 and contributing to Revival of Evangelion and Evangelion: Death (True)² the following year.

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Career and Notable Roles

Kaga's directing and storyboard work is closely tied to the Evangelion franchise itself rather than a wide spread of unrelated titles, reflecting the tight-knit team of directors Gainax relied on to bring Hideaki Anno's original vision to the screen across the mid-to-late 1990s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Tsuyoshi Kaga do on the original Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series?

Kaga served as an episode director on Neon Genesis Evangelion, credited with directing episode 10, "Magmadiver," among his contributions to the show's production.

Did Tsuyoshi Kaga direct any Evangelion films?

Yes. Kaga directed Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth in 1997, continuing his work on the franchise into its theatrical phase.

What did Tsuyoshi Kaga contribute to in 1998?

In 1998, Kaga contributed to Revival of Evangelion and Evangelion: Death (True)², extending his run of theatrical Evangelion work.

Has Tsuyoshi Kaga worked on anime outside the Evangelion franchise?

Kaga's directing and storyboard work is closely tied to the Evangelion franchise itself, reflecting the tight-knit team of directors Gainax relied on to bring Hideaki Anno's vision to the screen in the mid-to-late 1990s.

Who is Tsuyoshi Kaga?

Tsuyoshi Kaga is an episode director and storyboard artist who worked on the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series and its related theatrical films for Gainax.

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