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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 2013
Poster of A Challenge
A Challenge
Kimio Yabuki was 64 in A Challenge as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1999
Poster of Weird Volunteers
Weird Volunteers
Kimio Yabuki was 58 in Weird Volunteers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1992
Poster of Space Family Carlvinson
Space Family Carlvinson
Kimio Yabuki was 54 in Space Family Carlvinson as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1981
Poster of Swan Lake
Swan Lake
Kimio Yabuki was 46 in Swan Lake as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Twelve Months
Twelve Months
Kimio Yabuki was 45 in Twelve Months as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1978
Poster of Ikiteirutte Subarashii!
Ikiteirutte Subarashii!
Kimio Yabuki was 37 in Ikiteirutte Subarashii! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Tiger Mask (1970)
Tiger Mask (1970)
Kimio Yabuki was 35 in Tiger Mask (1970) as 'Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1964

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 05 1979
Poster of Ikkyū-san
Ikkyū-san
Kimio Yabuki was 40+ in Ikkyū-san as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1973