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Osamu Dezaki

Bio: Osamu Dezaki (November 18, 1943 – April 17, 2011) also known as Makura Saki (崎枕 Saki Makura), Kan Matsudo (松戸完 Matsudo Kan), Toru Yabuki (矢吹徹 Yabuki Toru) or Kuyou Sai (斉九洋 Sai Kuyou), was a Japanese anime director and screenwriter. He is acknowledged to be one of the best and most influential Anime directors and popularized various techniques that are now considered standard in Japanese animation
Born: Thu, Nov 18 1943
Birthplace: Shinagawa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Apr 17 2011
Osamu Dezaki is 67 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Clannad: The Motion Picture
Clannad: The Motion Picture
Osamu Dezaki was 63 in Clannad: The Motion Picture as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 2007
Poster of Air: The Motion Picture
Air: The Motion Picture
Osamu Dezaki was 61 in Air: The Motion Picture as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 2005
Poster of Hamtaro: Fairy Tale
Hamtaro: Fairy Tale
Osamu Dezaki was 61 in Hamtaro: Fairy Tale as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 2004
Poster of Astro Boy: The Glorious Earth
Astro Boy: The Glorious Earth
Osamu Dezaki was 60 in Astro Boy: The Glorious Earth as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2004
Poster of Hamtaro: Miracle in Aurora Valley
Hamtaro: Miracle in Aurora Valley
Osamu Dezaki was 60 in Hamtaro: Miracle in Aurora Valley as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 2003
Poster of Astro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship
Astro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship
Osamu Dezaki was 59 in Astro Boy: Ivan's Planet - Robot and Human Friendship as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2003
Poster of The Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth
The Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth
Osamu Dezaki was 59 in The Secret of Astro Boy’s Birth as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 06 2003
Poster of Hamtaro: The Captive Princess
Hamtaro: The Captive Princess
Osamu Dezaki was 59 in Hamtaro: The Captive Princess as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of The Lady Oscar Story
The Lady Oscar Story
Osamu Dezaki was 58 in The Lady Oscar Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 2002
Poster of Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land
Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land
Osamu Dezaki was 58 in Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Golgo 13: Queen Bee
Golgo 13: Queen Bee
Osamu Dezaki was 54 in Golgo 13: Queen Bee as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1998
Poster of Black Jack: The Movie
Black Jack: The Movie
Osamu Dezaki was 53 in Black Jack: The Movie as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1996
Poster of The Heroic Elegy of Confucius
The Heroic Elegy of Confucius
Osamu Dezaki was 52 in The Heroic Elegy of Confucius as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
Osamu Dezaki was 51 in Lupin the Third: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1995
Poster of Treasure Island Memorial
Treasure Island Memorial
Osamu Dezaki was 49 in Treasure Island Memorial as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1992
Poster of Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love
Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love
Osamu Dezaki was 48 in Lupin the Third: From Siberia with Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1992
Poster of Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary
Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary
Osamu Dezaki was 47 in Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1991
Poster of Sword for Truth
Sword for Truth
Osamu Dezaki was 47 in Sword for Truth as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1990
Poster of Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers
Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers
Osamu Dezaki was 46 in Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1990
Poster of Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty
Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty
Osamu Dezaki was 45 in Lupin the Third: Bye Bye, Lady Liberty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of One Pound Gospel
One Pound Gospel
Osamu Dezaki was 45 in One Pound Gospel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1988
Poster of Treasure Island: The Movie
Treasure Island: The Movie
Osamu Dezaki was 43 in Treasure Island: The Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1987
Poster of Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland Pilot 3
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland Pilot 3
Osamu Dezaki was 43 in Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland Pilot 3 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard
The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard
Osamu Dezaki was 42 in The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Sweet Sea
Sweet Sea
Osamu Dezaki was 41 in Sweet Sea as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends
The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends
Osamu Dezaki was 40 in The Adventurers Gamba and His Seven Friends as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1984
Poster of Mighty Orbots: Magnetic Menace
Mighty Orbots: Magnetic Menace
Osamu Dezaki was 40 in Mighty Orbots: Magnetic Menace as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose
A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose
Osamu Dezaki was 39 in A Time Slip of 10000 Years: Prime Rose as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 1983
Poster of Golgo 13: The Professional
Golgo 13: The Professional
Osamu Dezaki was 39 in Golgo 13: The Professional as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1983
Poster of Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie
Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie
Osamu Dezaki was 38 in Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 03 1982
Poster of Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie
Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie
Osamu Dezaki was 37 in Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1981
Poster of The Rose and Women of Versailles
The Rose and Women of Versailles
Osamu Dezaki was 36 in The Rose and Women of Versailles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1980
Poster of Botchan
Botchan
Osamu Dezaki was 36 in Botchan as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Nobody's Boy: Remi (Movie)
Nobody's Boy: Remi (Movie)
Osamu Dezaki was 36 in Nobody's Boy: Remi (Movie) as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of Tomorrow's Joe The Movie
Tomorrow's Joe The Movie
Osamu Dezaki was 36 in Tomorrow's Joe The Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1980
Poster of Aim for the Ace!
Aim for the Ace!
Osamu Dezaki was 35 in Aim for the Ace! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1979
Poster of Young Eleven
Young Eleven
Osamu Dezaki was 35 in Young Eleven as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of The Thunder God and the Mulberry Tree
The Thunder God and the Mulberry Tree
Osamu Dezaki was 32 in The Thunder God and the Mulberry Tree as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1976
Poster of The★Fire G-Men
The★Fire G-Men
Osamu Dezaki was 30 in The★Fire G-Men as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1974
Poster of Belladonna of Sadness
Belladonna of Sadness
Osamu Dezaki was 29 in Belladonna of Sadness as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1973
Poster of Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman
Osamu Dezaki was 26 in Frosty the Snowman as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1969
Poster of Adventures of the Monkey King
Adventures of the Monkey King
Osamu Dezaki was 22 in Adventures of the Monkey King as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 1966

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 Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji
Osamu Dezaki was 65+ in The Tale of Genji as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 2009
Poster of Ultraviolet: Code 044
Ultraviolet: Code 044
Osamu Dezaki was 64+ in Ultraviolet: Code 044 as 'Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 01 2008
Poster of Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
Osamu Dezaki was 53+ in Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick as 'Director, Storyboard Designer, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 09 1997
Poster of In the Beginning: The Bible Stories
In the Beginning: The Bible Stories
Osamu Dezaki was 53+ in In the Beginning: The Bible Stories as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Historias de la Biblia
Historias de la Biblia
Osamu Dezaki was 53+ in Historias de la Biblia as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Poster of Black Jack
Black Jack
Osamu Dezaki was 50+ in Black Jack as 'Director, Screenplay, Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 1993
Poster of Dear Brother
Dear Brother
Osamu Dezaki was 47+ in Dear Brother as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 1991
Poster of Burning Blood
Burning Blood
Osamu Dezaki was 46+ in Burning Blood as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of Aim For The Ace! Final Stage
Aim For The Ace! Final Stage
Osamu Dezaki was 45+ in Aim For The Ace! Final Stage as 'Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 25 1989
Poster of Nightsong of Splendor
Nightsong of Splendor
Osamu Dezaki was 45+ in Nightsong of Splendor as 'Series Director, Storyboard, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 25 1989
Poster of Ace wo Nerae! 2
Ace wo Nerae! 2
Osamu Dezaki was 44+ in Ace wo Nerae! 2 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1988
Poster of Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light
Osamu Dezaki was 43+ in Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1987
Poster of Bionic Six
Bionic Six
Osamu Dezaki was 43+ in Bionic Six as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 19 1987
Poster of Mighty Orbots
Mighty Orbots
Osamu Dezaki was 40+ in Mighty Orbots as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1984
Poster of Space Cobra
Space Cobra
Osamu Dezaki was 38+ in Space Cobra as 'Director, Series Director, Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1982
Poster of The Rose of Versailles
The Rose of Versailles
Osamu Dezaki was 35+ in The Rose of Versailles as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1979
Poster of Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures
Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures
Osamu Dezaki was 35+ in Animated Travels: Marco Polo's Adventures as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 1979
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Osamu Dezaki was 34+ in Treasure Island as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 1978
Poster of Nobody's Boy: Remi
Nobody's Boy: Remi
Osamu Dezaki was 33+ in Nobody's Boy: Remi as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1977
Poster of World Famous Fairy Tales
World Famous Fairy Tales
Osamu Dezaki was 32+ in World Famous Fairy Tales as 'Director, Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1976
Poster of Adventure of Gamba
Adventure of Gamba
Osamu Dezaki was 31+ in Adventure of Gamba as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 1975
Poster of Aim for the Ace!
Aim for the Ace!
Osamu Dezaki was 29+ in Aim for the Ace! as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1973
Poster of Tomorrow's Joe
Tomorrow's Joe
Osamu Dezaki was 26+ in Tomorrow's Joe as 'Director, Writer, Script, Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of Astro Boy
Astro Boy
Osamu Dezaki was 19+ in Astro Boy as 'Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1963