Portrait of Kimio Yabuki

Kimio Yabuki

Bio: Kimio Yabuki (Japanese: 矢吹 公郎) is a Japanese animator. Known in Japan for his work on many early classic works by the Toei Animation studio, his best-known film in the West is Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer from 1985, produced by the French company DiC with animation work done in Japan
Born: Thu, Dec 06 1934
Birthplace: Shirakawa, Fukushima, Japan
Kimio Yabuki is 90 years old
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Poster of The Jungle Book: An Animated Classic
The Jungle Book: An Animated Classic
Kimio Yabuki was
78 in The Jungle Book: An Animated Classic
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 19 2013
Poster of A Challenge
A Challenge
Kimio Yabuki was
64 in A Challenge
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of Weird Volunteers
Weird Volunteers
Kimio Yabuki was
58 in Weird Volunteers
as 'Writer, Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past
Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past
Kimio Yabuki was
57 in Little Twins: How Our Summer Flew Past
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Aug 08 1992
Poster of Space Family Carlvinson
Space Family Carlvinson
Kimio Yabuki was
54 in Space Family Carlvinson
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
Kimio Yabuki was
50 in Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 15 1985
Poster of The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story
The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story
Kimio Yabuki was
49 in The Kabocha Wine - Nita's Love Story
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 14 1984
Poster of Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete
Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete
Kimio Yabuki was
48 in Doctor Mambo & Kaitou Jibako: Uchuu yori Ai wo Komete
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 10 1983
Poster of I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
Kimio Yabuki was
48 in I Am A Dog: Don Matsugorou's Life
as 'Director'.
Wed, Feb 09 1983
Poster of Ikkyuu-san: It's Spring, Mischievous Princess!
Ikkyuu-san: It's Spring, Mischievous Princess!
Kimio Yabuki was
46 in Ikkyuu-san: It's Spring, Mischievous Princess!
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 14 1981
Poster of Swan Lake
Swan Lake
Kimio Yabuki was
46 in Swan Lake
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Twelve Months
Twelve Months
Kimio Yabuki was
45 in Twelve Months
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of Ikkyu-san and the Mischievous Princess
Ikkyu-san and the Mischievous Princess
Kimio Yabuki was
43 in Ikkyu-san and the Mischievous Princess
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 18 1978
Poster of Ikiteirutte Subarashii!
Ikiteirutte Subarashii!
Kimio Yabuki was
37 in Ikiteirutte Subarashii!
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Tiger Mask (1970)
Tiger Mask (1970)
Kimio Yabuki was
35 in Tiger Mask (1970)
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 17 1970
Poster of The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Kimio Yabuki was
34 in The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Mar 18 1969
Poster of The World of Hans Christian Andersen
The World of Hans Christian Andersen
Kimio Yabuki was
33 in The World of Hans Christian Andersen
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 19 1968
Poster of Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Ma Boroshi Majutsu-dan
Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Ma Boroshi Majutsu-dan
Kimio Yabuki was
30 in Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Ma Boroshi Majutsu-dan
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 20 1965
Poster of Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Nazo no Arabiya Ningyou
Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Nazo no Arabiya Ningyou
Kimio Yabuki was
29 in Shounen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru: Nazo no Arabiya Ningyou
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 21 1964

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli
The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli
Kimio Yabuki was
54+ in The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1989
Poster of The Kabocha Wine
The Kabocha Wine
Kimio Yabuki was
47+ in The Kabocha Wine
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 05 1982
Poster of 日本名作童話シリーズ 赤い鳥のこころ
日本名作童話シリーズ 赤い鳥のこころ
Kimio Yabuki was
44+ in 日本名作童話シリーズ 赤い鳥のこころ
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1979
Poster of Ikkyū-san
Ikkyū-san
Kimio Yabuki was
40+ in Ikkyū-san
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 15 1975
Poster of Shonen Tokugawa Ieyasu
Shonen Tokugawa Ieyasu
Kimio Yabuki was
40+ in Shonen Tokugawa Ieyasu
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 09 1975
Poster of The Little Judge from Hell
The Little Judge from Hell
Kimio Yabuki was
38+ in The Little Judge from Hell
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1973