Mihiro Yamaguchi
Directing
Mamoru Kanbe is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on various television series and films. He began his career in the animation industry in the early 1980s, contributing to notable projects such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) as a production assistant. Kanbe has directed episodes for series including Elfen Lied (2004) and The Promised Neverland (2019). His directorial debut came with Elfen Lied, where he served as the series director. Kanbe's work is characterized by dynamic storytelling and a strong visual style.
Known for
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tvHaigakura
2024
Director
tvKemono Jihen
2021
Director
tvThe Helpful Fox Senko-san
2019
Director
tvWe Never Learn: BOKUBEN
2019
Director
movieHaikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1
2017
Second Unit Director
tvYuri!!! on Ice
2016
Director
tvAlderamin on the Sky
2016
Director
tvRage of Bahamut
2014
Director
tvDate A Live
2013
Director
tvTransformers: Armada
2003
Director
tvKaze no Yojimbo
2001
Director
tvFighting Spirit
2000
Director
tvVirgin Fleet
1998
Director
tvInitial D
1998
Director
tvTRIGUN
1998
Director
tvBerserk
1997
Director
moviePrincess Minerva
1995
Director
tvZenki
1995
Director
tvDirty Pair OVA
1987
Director
Art3
tvFighting Spirit
2000
Storyboard Artist
tvAWOL -Absent Without Leave-
1998
Storyboard Artist
tvLegendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba
1993
Storyboard Artist
Visual Effects1
tvBlack Clover
2017
Key Animation