Yōji Enokido
WriterYōji Enokido is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist from Shiga Prefecture who contributed episode scripts to the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series produced by Gainax.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Enokido was one of the credited screenwriters on the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series, contributing scripts during the show's 1995-1996 run at Gainax. His work on the series came early in a screenwriting career that would soon expand into other landmark anime titles from the same creative circle.
Career and Notable Roles
Before moving into anime, Enokido worked at Nippon Telenet Corporation on MSX-era personal computer communication services. As a screenwriter he went on to write for a wide range of acclaimed anime, penning scripts for Revolutionary Girl Utena and FLCL, later contributing to RahXephon, and picking up further writing credits on Ouran High School Host Club, Star Driver, Bungo Stray Dogs and the original Sailor Moon series. He also wrote a three-volume FLCL novelization that Tokyopop published in the United States between 2008 and 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Yōji Enokido write for Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Enokido was one of the credited screenwriters on the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series, contributing scripts during the show's 1995-1996 run at Gainax.
What other anime has Yōji Enokido written for?
Enokido went on to write for Revolutionary Girl Utena, FLCL, RahXephon, Ouran High School Host Club, Star Driver, Bungo Stray Dogs, and the original Sailor Moon series.
Did Yōji Enokido write anything besides anime scripts?
Yes. Enokido wrote a three-volume FLCL novelization that Tokyopop published in the United States between 2008 and 2009.
What did Yōji Enokido do before becoming a screenwriter?
Before moving into anime, Enokido worked at Nippon Telenet Corporation on MSX-era personal computer communication services.
Who is Yōji Enokido?
Yōji Enokido, born in 1963 in Shiga Prefecture, is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist whose career began with episode scripts for Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byHideaki Anno
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- Animated bykhara
- Animated byGainax
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