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Kazuo Komatsubara

Bio: Kazuo Komatsubara (小松原 一男 or 小松原 一夫, Komatsubara Kazuo, December 24, 1943 – March 24, 2000) was a Japanese animator, animation director and character designer born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. He worked as an independently contracted character designer for Toei Animation in the 1970s and 1980s
Born: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Death: Fri, Mar 24 2000
Kazuo Komatsubara is 56 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Metropolis
Metropolis
Kazuo Komatsubara would have been no older than 56 in Metropolis as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Devilman Memorial
Devilman Memorial
Kazuo Komatsubara was 55 in Devilman Memorial as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1999
Poster of Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
Kazuo Komatsubara was 54 in Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation
Kazuo Komatsubara was 53 in A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1997
Poster of Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
Kazuo Komatsubara was 53 in Detective Conan: The Time Bombed Skyscraper as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1997
Poster of Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past
Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past
Kazuo Komatsubara was 48 in Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1992
Poster of Little Twins
Little Twins
Kazuo Komatsubara was 48 in Little Twins as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1992
Poster of I am Devilman, the Devil!
I am Devilman, the Devil!
Kazuo Komatsubara was 47 in I am Devilman, the Devil! as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1991
Poster of Fair, then Partly Piggy
Fair, then Partly Piggy
Kazuo Komatsubara was 44 in Fair, then Partly Piggy as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 23 1988
Poster of Yoiko no Tanoshii Christmas
Yoiko no Tanoshii Christmas
Kazuo Komatsubara was 43 in Yoiko no Tanoshii Christmas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Wee Wendy
Wee Wendy
Kazuo Komatsubara was 41 in Wee Wendy as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1985
Poster of Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space
Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space
Kazuo Komatsubara was 41 in Arei's Mirror ~ Way to Virgin Space as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1985
Poster of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Kazuo Komatsubara was 40 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth
Kazuo Komatsubara was 38 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Arcadia of My Youth as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1982
Poster of I Am a Cat
I Am a Cat
Kazuo Komatsubara was 38 in I Am a Cat as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1982
Poster of Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Kazuo Komatsubara was 37 in Adieu Galaxy Express 999 as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1981
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass
Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass
Kazuo Komatsubara was 36 in Galaxy Express 999: Claire of Glass as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
Kazuo Komatsubara was 35 in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1979
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia
Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia
Kazuo Komatsubara was 34 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia as 'Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1978
Poster of Magnerobo Ga-Keen
Magnerobo Ga-Keen
Kazuo Komatsubara was 32 in Magnerobo Ga-Keen as 'Graphic Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid
Kazuo Komatsubara was 31 in Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1975

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Maple Town
Maple Town
Kazuo Komatsubara was 42+ in Maple Town as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 1986
Poster of Hai! Step Jun
Hai! Step Jun
Kazuo Komatsubara was 41+ in Hai! Step Jun as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX
Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX
Kazuo Komatsubara was 38+ in Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX as 'Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 1982
Poster of J9 Series
J9 Series
Kazuo Komatsubara was 37+ in J9 Series as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1981
Poster of Do Your Best Genki
Do Your Best Genki
Kazuo Komatsubara was 36+ in Do Your Best Genki as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 16 1980
Poster of Chojin Sentai Barattack
Chojin Sentai Barattack
Kazuo Komatsubara was 33+ in Chojin Sentai Barattack as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 03 1977
Poster of Magnos the Robot
Magnos the Robot
Kazuo Komatsubara was 32+ in Magnos the Robot as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Devilman
Devilman
Kazuo Komatsubara was 28+ in Devilman as 'Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1972
Poster of Ryu the Primitive Boy
Ryu the Primitive Boy
Kazuo Komatsubara was 27+ in Ryu the Primitive Boy as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 30 1971
Poster of Tiger Mask
Tiger Mask
Kazuo Komatsubara was 25+ in Tiger Mask as 'Animation, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1969