Yuzuru Tachikawa (立川 譲, Tachikawa Yuzuru, born December 2, 1981) is a Japanese anime director. Starting his career at Madhouse, he is known for directing the anime series Death Parade, Mob Psycho 100, and Deca-Dence.

Yuzuru Tachikawa
立川 譲
Tachikawa at the Yokohama International Film Festival in 2023
Born (1981-12-02) December 2, 1981 (age 42)
NationalityJapanese
EducationNihon University College of Art
OccupationAnime director
Years active2007–present
Known for

Biography

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Tachikawa was born in Iruma District, Saitama on December 2, 1981.[1] He graduated from the Nihon University College of Art [ja], and later joined Madhouse as an animation director.[2]

In 2007, Tachikawa made his directorial debut with the final episode of the anime series Kiba. He later became a freelancer.[3] In 2012, he directed the original video animation Arata-naru Sekai.[4] The following year, Tachikawa worked with Madhouse on the anime film Death Billiards as part of the Anime Mirai program.[5] The film later inspired an anime series titled Death Parade, with Tachikawa returning to direct.[6] In 2014, he served as an assistant director for Terror in Resonance.[7]

Tachikawa directed the anime adaptation of Mob Psycho 100 from 2016 to 2022.[a] The series received multiple accolades at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning Best Fight Scene and Best Action for the first season,[9] and Best Animation and Best Opening Sequence for the second season.[10] In 2020, he directed the original anime series Deca-Dence, which received three nominations at the 5th Crunchyroll Anime Awards.[11] Tachikawa was nominated twice for Best Director for his work on Mob Psycho 100 and Deca-Dence.[12][11]

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TV series

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Films

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Original video animation

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Credited as chief director for the third season.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d 立川 譲. Madhouse (in Japanese). Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  2. ^ ファンも仕事も増える?WebサイトをBiND6で手軽に作成. ASCII (in Japanese). January 31, 2013. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  3. ^ 立川 譲. Japan Creator Bank (in Japanese). Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 8, 2012). "Arata-naru Sekai Project's Promo Video Posted". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c Loo, Egan (February 27, 2013). "Madhouse Streams 1st Promo for Death Billiards Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Nelkin, Sarah (October 31, 2014). "Anime Mirai Short Death Billiards Gets TV Anime (Update)". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  7. ^ a b Ressler, Karen (June 12, 2014). "Terror in Resonance Second Promo Reveals Cast, Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  8. ^ アニメ「モブサイコ100」第3期制作決定!花束を手にしたモブ&霊幻のティザー公開. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 19, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "FEATURE: Crunchyroll Anime Awards - The Results are In! See Who Won!". Crunchyroll. January 10, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  10. ^ Goslin, Austen (February 15, 2020). "Demon Slayer takes home top prize at Crunchyroll's Anime Awards". Polygon. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Loveridge, Lynzee (January 15, 2021). "Crunchyroll Announces Nominees for 5th Annual Anime Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  12. ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (January 10, 2020). "Carole & Tuesday, Demon Slayer, Vinland Saga Land Most Nominations for Crunchyroll's Anime Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  13. ^ "Bleach". Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  14. ^ ソードアート・オンライン. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  15. ^ Loo, Egan (February 9, 2016). "One-Punch Man Creator's Mob Psycho 100 Anime Presents Teaser Video With Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  16. ^ 幼女戦記 11. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  17. ^ "INUYASHIKI LAST HERO - The Fall 2017 Anime Preview Guide". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  18. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 5, 2019). "Mob Psycho 100's Yuzuru Tachikawa Directs Deca-Dence Original TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  19. ^ 劇場版 BLEACH 地獄篇. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  20. ^ Baker, Bayleigh (November 28, 2017). "22nd Detective Conan Film Reveals Title, Visual, April 13 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  21. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 21, 2022). "Blue Giant Anime Film Reveals Main Staff, February 2023 Opening". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  22. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 29, 2022). "26th Detective Conan Anime Film's Teaser Visual Reveals Kurogane no Submarine Title, Staff, April 14 Opening". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
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