Yōichi Kotabe
Born: Tue, Sep 15 1936
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Yōichi Kotabe is 88 years old
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Movies (As Crew)
Sorted by Release Date
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Yōichi Kotabe was
86 in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Apr 05 2023
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Yōichi Kotabe was
78 in Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 18 2015
Pikachu, What's This Key?
Yōichi Kotabe was
77 in Pikachu, What's This Key?
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Yōichi Kotabe was
76 in Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 13 2013
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Yōichi Kotabe was
75 in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Thu, Jun 14 2012
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Yōichi Kotabe was
72 in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 18 2009
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Yōichi Kotabe was
71 in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 2008
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Yōichi Kotabe was
70 in Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 14 2007
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Yōichi Kotabe was
69 in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 15 2006
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Yōichi Kotabe was
69 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Apr 29 2006
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Yōichi Kotabe was
68 in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 16 2005
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Yōichi Kotabe was
67 in Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Thu, Jul 22 2004
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Yōichi Kotabe was
66 in Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
Yōichi Kotabe was
65 in Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sun, Dec 30 2001
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Yōichi Kotabe was
64 in Pikachu's PikaBoo
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 07 2001
Pikachu's Vacation
Yōichi Kotabe was
61 in Pikachu's Vacation
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
Yōichi Kotabe was
59 in Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
as 'Character Designer'.
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
Yōichi Kotabe was
49 in Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
as 'Character Designer'.
Sun, Jul 20 1986
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Yōichi Kotabe was
47 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Chie the Brat
Yōichi Kotabe was
44 in Chie the Brat
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Apr 11 1981
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
Yōichi Kotabe was
43 in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 1980
Taro the Dragon Boy
Yōichi Kotabe was
42 in Taro the Dragon Boy
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Yōichi Kotabe was
41 in Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Dec 21 1977
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Yōichi Kotabe was
36 in Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 17 1973
Panda! Go Panda!
Yōichi Kotabe was
36 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Yōichi Kotabe was
34 in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Jul 18 1971
Animal Treasure Island
Yōichi Kotabe was
34 in Animal Treasure Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 20 1971
Flying Phantom Ship
Yōichi Kotabe was
32 in Flying Phantom Ship
as 'Animation Director'.
Sun, Jul 20 1969
Horus: Prince of the Sun
Yōichi Kotabe was
31 in Horus: Prince of the Sun
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Jul 24 1968
TV Shows (As Crew)
Sorted by Release DateAges in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
Yōichi Kotabe was
65+ in Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 06 2001
Sat, Oct 06 2001
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Yōichi Kotabe was
39+ in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1976
Sun, Jan 04 1976
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Yōichi Kotabe was
37+ in Heidi, Girl of the Alps
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Sun, Jan 06 1974
