Takuya Igarashi
DirectorTakuya Igarashi is a Japanese director and storyboard artist who took over directing duties on the Sailor Moon anime after working at Toei Animation, and now works primarily with the studio Bones.
Sailor Moon Role
Igarashi stepped into the director's chair on the original Sailor Moon television series during its later seasons, guiding Sailor Moon SuperS and Sailor Moon Sailor Stars after joining the production at Toei Animation. The role placed him among the small handful of directors who shaped the franchise's classic run.
Career and Notable Roles
After his time at Toei, Igarashi moved into freelance work and became a regular collaborator with the studio Bones, directing series such as Ouran High School Host Club and Star Driver. He has occasionally credited his work under the pen name Jūgo Kazayama.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Sailor Moon seasons did Takuya Igarashi direct?
Takuya Igarashi stepped into the director's chair on the original Sailor Moon television series during its later seasons, guiding Sailor Moon SuperS and Sailor Moon Sailor Stars after joining the production at Toei Animation. The role placed him among the small handful of directors who shaped the franchise's classic run.
What anime has Takuya Igarashi directed at Bones?
After his time at Toei, Igarashi became a regular collaborator with the studio Bones, directing series such as Ouran High School Host Club and Star Driver.
Does Takuya Igarashi use a pen name?
Igarashi has occasionally credited his work under the pen name Jugo Kazayama. He moved into freelance work after leaving Toei Animation, where he directed the later seasons of the original Sailor Moon anime.
When was Takuya Igarashi born?
Takuya Igarashi was born in 1965. He is a Japanese director and storyboard artist who joined Toei Animation before taking over Sailor Moon's later seasons.
Who is Takuya Igarashi?
Takuya Igarashi is a Japanese director and storyboard artist who took over directing duties on the Sailor Moon anime after working at Toei Animation. He now works primarily with the studio Bones, directing series including Ouran High School Host Club and Star Driver.
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