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Rintaro

Bio: Rintaro, pseudonym of Shigeyuki Hayashi, is a well-known anime director. He works frequently with the animation studio Madhouse (which he co-founded), though he is a freelance director not employed directly by any one studio
Born: Wed, Jan 22 1941
Birthplace: Tokyo, Giappone
Rintaro is 84 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Nezumikozo Jirokichi
Nezumikozo Jirokichi
Rintaro was 82 in Nezumikozo Jirokichi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 2023
Poster of Lupin VIII
Lupin VIII
Rintaro was 71 in Lupin VIII as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 2012
Poster of Yona Yona Penguin
Yona Yona Penguin
Rintaro was 68 in Yona Yona Penguin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 2009
Poster of Tenjho Tenge: The Past Chapter
Tenjho Tenge: The Past Chapter
Rintaro was 64 in Tenjho Tenge: The Past Chapter as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 2005
Poster of 48x61
48x61
Rintaro was 61 in 48x61 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 2002
Poster of Metropolis
Metropolis
Rintaro was 60 in Metropolis as 'Director, Musician'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2001
Poster of Reign: The Conqueror Movie
Reign: The Conqueror Movie
Rintaro was 59 in Reign: The Conqueror Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of Satanika
Satanika
Rintaro was 56 in Satanika as 'Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Wish
Wish
Rintaro was 56 in Wish as 'Supervising Animator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1997
Poster of X: The Movie
X: The Movie
Rintaro was 55 in X: The Movie as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of Anne Frank's Diary
Anne Frank's Diary
Rintaro was 54 in Anne Frank's Diary as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1995
Poster of Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo
Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo
Rintaro was 53 in Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1994
Poster of Osamu and Musashi
Osamu and Musashi
Rintaro was 53 in Osamu and Musashi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1994
Poster of Peacock King: Spirit Warrior
Peacock King: Spirit Warrior
Rintaro was 53 in Peacock King: Spirit Warrior as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1994
Poster of X²: Double X
X²: Double X
Rintaro was 52 in X²: Double X as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1993
Poster of Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
Rintaro was 52 in Ninja Scroll as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1993
Poster of Download: Devil's Circuit
Download: Devil's Circuit
Rintaro was 51 in Download: Devil's Circuit as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1992
Poster of Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!
Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!
Rintaro was 49 in Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out! as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1990
Poster of The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku
The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku
Rintaro was 48 in The Tale of Osamu Tezuka: I'm Son-Goku as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 27 1989
Poster of Neo Tokyo
Neo Tokyo
Rintaro was 48 in Neo Tokyo as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of Bride of Deimos
Bride of Deimos
Rintaro was 47 in Bride of Deimos as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1988
Poster of Matasaburo the Wind Boy
Matasaburo the Wind Boy
Rintaro was 47 in Matasaburo the Wind Boy as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1988
Poster of Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Rintaro was 47 in Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis as 'Assistant Art Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1988
Poster of Phoenix: Space Chapter
Phoenix: Space Chapter
Rintaro was 46 in Phoenix: Space Chapter as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1987
Poster of Take the X Train
Take the X Train
Rintaro was 46 in Take the X Train as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1987
Poster of The Running Man
The Running Man
Rintaro was 46 in The Running Man as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of The Order to Stop Construction
The Order to Stop Construction
Rintaro was 46 in The Order to Stop Construction as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of Labryinth Labryinthos
Labryinth Labryinthos
Rintaro was 46 in Labryinth Labryinthos as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of Phoenix: Karma Chapter
Phoenix: Karma Chapter
Rintaro was 45 in Phoenix: Karma Chapter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger
Rintaro was 45 in Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1986
Poster of The Dagger of Kamui
The Dagger of Kamui
Rintaro was 44 in The Dagger of Kamui as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of Harmagedon
Harmagedon
Rintaro was 42 in Harmagedon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1983
Poster of Super Grand Prix
Super Grand Prix
Rintaro was 41 in Super Grand Prix as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Rintaro was 41 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1982
Poster of I Am a Cat
I Am a Cat
Rintaro was 41 in I Am a Cat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1982
Poster of Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Adieu Galaxy Express 999
Rintaro was 40 in Adieu Galaxy Express 999 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1981
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas
Rintaro was 39 in Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1980
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
Galaxy Express 999: The Movie
Rintaro was 38 in Galaxy Express 999: The Movie as '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
Rintaro was 37 in Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1978
Poster of Astro Boy: The Brave In Space
Astro Boy: The Brave In Space
Rintaro was 23 in Astro Boy: The Brave In Space as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1964
Poster of Tales of a Street Corner
Tales of a Street Corner
Rintaro was 21 in Tales of a Street Corner as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1962
Poster of Nezumi no yomeiri
Nezumi no yomeiri
Rintaro was 20 in Nezumi no yomeiri as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of Alakazam the Great!
Alakazam the Great!
Rintaro was 19 in Alakazam the Great! as 'Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1960

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 Wolverine
Wolverine
Rintaro was 69+ in Wolverine as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 2011
Poster of Paradise Kiss
Paradise Kiss
Rintaro was 64+ in Paradise Kiss as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
Rintaro was 61+ in Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey as 'Director, Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 21 2002
Poster of Master Keaton
Master Keaton
Rintaro was 57+ in Master Keaton as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
Rintaro was 53+ in Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 21 1994
Poster of Doomed Megalopolis
Doomed Megalopolis
Rintaro was 50+ in Doomed Megalopolis as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Record of Lodoss War
Record of Lodoss War
Rintaro was 49+ in Record of Lodoss War as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1990
Poster of Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
Rintaro was 48+ in Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 02 1989
Poster of Spirit Warrior
Spirit Warrior
Rintaro was 47+ in Spirit Warrior as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 1988
Poster of Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Rintaro was 37+ in Space Pirate Captain Harlock as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 1978
Poster of Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka
Rintaro was 36+ in Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no taka as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 1977
Poster of Jetter Mars
Jetter Mars
Rintaro was 36+ in Jetter Mars as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 03 1977
Poster of Kum Kum
Kum Kum
Rintaro was 34+ in Kum Kum as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1975
Poster of Starchild Chobin
Starchild Chobin
Rintaro was 33+ in Starchild Chobin as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1974
Poster of Moomin
Moomin
Rintaro was 28+ in Moomin as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
Rintaro was 27+ in Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1968