Mihiro Yamaguchi
Born: 1962-12-26 in Japan
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
2024
- Haigakura ... (Director)
2023
- My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer ... (Director)
2021
- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation ... (Director)
- Kemono Jihen ... (Director)
2020
- Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater ... (Director)
2019
- We Never Learn: BOKUBEN ... (Director)
- The Helpful Fox Senko-san ... (Director)
2017
- Black Clover ... (Key Animation)
- Boruto: Naruto Next Generations ... (Director)
- Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1 ... (Second Unit Director)
2016
- Yuri!!! on Ice ... (Director)
- Alderamin on the Sky ... (Director)
2014
- Rage of Bahamut ... (Director)
2013
- Date A Live ... (Director)
2003
- Transformers: Armada ... (Director)
2001
- Kaze no Yojimbo ... (Director)
2000
- Fighting Spirit ... (Storyboard Artist)
1998
- Initial D ... (Director)
- TRIGUN ... (Director)
- Virgin Fleet ... (Director)
- AWOL -Absent Without Leave- ... (Storyboard Artist)
1997
- Berserk ... (Director)
1996
- New Legend of Lyon: Jet-black Devil ... (Director)
1995
- Zenki ... (Director)
- Princess Minerva ... (Director)
1993
- Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba ... (Storyboard Artist)
1987
- Dirty Pair OVA ... (Director)