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Kouji Sawai

Bio: Kouji Sawai (澤井 幸次, Sawai Kōji, September 14, 1955) is a veteran Japanese anime director and storyboard artist from Tokyo. After graduating from Toyo University, he worked in an anime studio for seven years and then became freelance
Born: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Kouji Sawai is 69 years old
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Poster of Non Non Biyori: Vacation
Non Non Biyori: Vacation
Kouji Sawai was
62 in Non Non Biyori: Vacation
as 'Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director'.
Sat, Aug 25 2018
Poster of Halo Legends
Halo Legends
Kouji Sawai was
54 in Halo Legends
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories
Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories
Kouji Sawai was
37 in Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Patlabor: The Movie
Patlabor: The Movie
Kouji Sawai was
33 in Patlabor: The Movie
as 'Director, Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 15 1989

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 My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Kouji Sawai was
67+ in My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2023
Poster of Bibliophile Princess
Bibliophile Princess
Kouji Sawai was
67+ in Bibliophile Princess
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Kouji Sawai was
66+ in When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Police in a Pod
Police in a Pod
Kouji Sawai was
66+ in Police in a Pod
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 2022
Poster of Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
Kouji Sawai was
66+ in Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 2021
Poster of The Misfit of Demon King Academy
The Misfit of Demon King Academy
Kouji Sawai was
64+ in The Misfit of Demon King Academy
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 04 2020
Poster of My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Kouji Sawai was
64+ in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2020
Poster of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
Kouji Sawai was
64+ in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2020
Poster of ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
Kouji Sawai was
64+ in ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2019
Poster of Dororo
Dororo
Kouji Sawai was
63+ in Dororo
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2019
Poster of Run with the Wind
Run with the Wind
Kouji Sawai was
63+ in Run with the Wind
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2018
Poster of A Place Further Than the Universe
A Place Further Than the Universe
Kouji Sawai was
62+ in A Place Further Than the Universe
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 2018
Poster of Armed Girl's Machiavellism
Armed Girl's Machiavellism
Kouji Sawai was
61+ in Armed Girl's Machiavellism
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of ALL OUT!!
ALL OUT!!
Kouji Sawai was
61+ in ALL OUT!!
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Kouji Sawai was
60+ in Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 2016
Poster of Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Kouji Sawai was
60+ in Chivalry of a Failed Knight
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2015
Poster of Parasyte -the maxim-
Parasyte -the maxim-
Kouji Sawai was
59+ in Parasyte -the maxim-
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Argevollen
Argevollen
Kouji Sawai was
58+ in Argevollen
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 03 2014
Poster of Non Non Biyori
Non Non Biyori
Kouji Sawai was
58+ in Non Non Biyori
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 2013
Poster of Photokano
Photokano
Kouji Sawai was
57+ in Photokano
as 'Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Hyouge Mono
Hyouge Mono
Kouji Sawai was
55+ in Hyouge Mono
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 07 2011
Poster of Halo Legends
Halo Legends
Kouji Sawai was
54+ in Halo Legends
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of Blade of the Immortal
Blade of the Immortal
Kouji Sawai was
52+ in Blade of the Immortal
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Gin'yuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe
Gin'yuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe
Kouji Sawai was
49+ in Gin'yuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 04 2004
Poster of Wolf's Rain
Wolf's Rain
Kouji Sawai was
47+ in Wolf's Rain
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 2003
Poster of .hack//Liminality
.hack//Liminality
Kouji Sawai was
46+ in .hack//Liminality
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of .hack
.hack
Kouji Sawai was
46+ in .hack
as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor  OVA
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
Kouji Sawai was
39+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Kouji Sawai was
37+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1993
Poster of Ranma ½
Ranma ½
Kouji Sawai was
33+ in Ranma ½
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Kouji Sawai was
32+ in Patlabor: The Mobile Police
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of F
F
Kouji Sawai was
32+ in F
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 09 1988
Poster of Gold Lightan - Golden Warrior
Gold Lightan - Golden Warrior
Kouji Sawai was
25+ in Gold Lightan - Golden Warrior
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 1981