Masahiko Minami Explained

Masahiko Minami
Native Name:南 雅彦
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Date:24 August 1961
Birth Place:Mie prefecture, Japan
Employer:Sunrise (1984-1998)
Bones (1998-present)
Years Active:1984-present
Known For:Founder of Bones
Notable Works:Cowboy Bebop
Eureka Seven

is a Japanese anime producer and president of Bones.[1] [2] Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan.[1]

Career

A graduate of the Osaka University of Arts's department of arts, Minami joined the noted anime studio Sunrise in 1984, where he began his career as one of its producers.[1] Later, in 1998, he co-founded Bones together with animators Hiroshi Osaka and Toshihiro Kawamoto.[1]

He was classmates in university with Gainax co-founder Hiroyuki Yamaga and manga artist Kazuhiko Shimamoto. He is portrayed by actor Kaname Endo in the 2014 television drama Aoi Honō based on Shimamoto's autobiographical manga.

Works

Sunrise

Bones

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: アニメスタジオクロニクル No.6 ボンズ 南雅彦(代表取締役). Anime Studio Chronicle No.6 Bones Masahiko Minami (Representative Director) . September 20, 2023. ja. . Natasha . April 29, 2024.
  2. http://www.anime-expo.org/bones-presidentproducer-masahiko-minami-returns-ax-2016/ Anime-expo.org