About
Japanese anime artist and animation producer. He was known for his internationally successful adaptation of the Naruto manga series into an anime phenomena. His company also produced the anime series Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, Time Bokan!, and the cult favorite Lily C.A.T. His posthumously run studio remains one of the most successful in the Japanese anime industry.
Before Fame
He studied at the Nippon Design Welfare College. He was encouraged to join his high school's art club
Trivia
He was bestowed many awards in his lifetime from the Japanese government, including the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award and the Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor. His animation company was named Studio Pierrot, French for "Studio Clown." His company also produced numerous feature films. He was also a fan of the circus.
Family Life
His Japanese name is 布川ゆうじ. His family were tailors, as was he prior to becoming an animator.
Associated With
He was a major talent in the birth of the Japanese animation industry, along with influential pioneer like Hayao Miyazaki in popularizing manga into anime adaptations.
