Junji Nishimura Explained

Birth Date:23 December 1955
Birth Place:Yobuko, Saga, Japan
Nationality:Japanese
Occupation:Anime director
Years Active:1980–present

is a Japanese anime director and producer currently residing in Karatsu, Saga. After graduating from Meiji Gakuin University in 1980, Nishimura entered into the anime studio Nishiko Production. Nishimura had his first job as a producer for Baldios in 1980, and went on to be in charge of production in other series such as Six God Combination Godmars, and Magical Princess Minky Momo in 1982. An episode of Urusei Yatsura he directed in 1982, "After You've Gone" (episode #44), was voted the favorite episode of the TV series by Japanese fans. In 1984, Nishimura resigned from Nishiko and in 1985 had his director debut with Pro Golfer Saru. Since then, he has worked as the director on many anime produced by Studio Deen, notably Ranma ½ (serving as series director on later television seasons and for the OVA series as well) and Kyo Kara Maoh!. In 2019, he was named as director of a new anime series, Vladlove, about a girl vampire that was written by Mamoru Oshii and financed by Ichigo Inc.[1]

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Script (ep 8)

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Series Composition

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Animation director

Director (ep 1, 2)

Director, Script (ep 3, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25), Storyboard (ep 1, 2, 8, 12, 14, 16, 19, 22, 24, 25)

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Director, Script (ep 2, 5), Storyboard (ep 1, 2, 3, 5), Episode Director (ep 1)

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Notes and References

  1. News: Anime's Aging but Active Artists: Mamoru Oshii on his Latest Project, 'Vladlove'. Kelts. Roland. July 4, 2019. The Japan Times. en. July 10, 2019.
  2. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Bakuon!! TV Anime's Trailer Reveals Main Staff. Anime News Network. December 29, 2015. January 30, 2022.
  3. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Basilisk Sequel Anime's Cast, Staff, January Premiere Revealed. Anime News Network. October 13, 2017. January 30, 2022.
  4. Web site: Loo. Egan. Bushiroad Makes Original Mermaid TV Anime Colorful Pastrale ~from Bermuda Triangle~. Anime News Network. August 18, 2018. January 30, 2022.
  5. Web site: Chained Soldier Anime Reveals Staff, 2023 Premiere. Anime News Network. Mateo. Alex. July 29, 2022. July 29, 2022.
  6. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Aoi Yūki Joins Dog Days Anime Cast in 2nd Season. Anime News Network. April 24, 2012. January 30, 2022.
  7. Web site: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/465250. ja:都築真紀によるオリジナルアニメ「Extreme Hearts」今夏放送、スタッフ・キャスト発表. Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. ja. February 10, 2022. February 10, 2022.
  8. Web site: Loveridge. Lynzee. P.A. Works Streams 1st Promo for Glasslip Anime. Anime News Network. March 20, 2014. January 30, 2022.
  9. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Discotek Adds A Wind Named Amnesia, Pilot Candidate, Soul Hunter Anime. Anime News Network. April 9, 2016. January 30, 2022.
  10. Web site: Loo. Egan. Ranma ½'s Junji Nishimura Directs Hikari no Ō Fantasy TV Anime Scripted by Mamoru Oshii. Anime News Network. January 30, 2022. January 30, 2022.
  11. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha Creator Launches ViVid Strike! TV Anime Series in October (Updated). Anime News Network. July 7, 2016. January 30, 2022.
  12. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Mamoru Oshii Unveils Vladlove Vampire 'Girls-Meets-Girl' Comedy Anime Show. Anime News Network. June 26, 2019. January 30, 2022.

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