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Yōichi Kotabe

Born: Tue, Sep 15 1936
Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
Yōichi Kotabe is 88 years old
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Poster of The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Yōichi Kotabe was
86 in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Apr 05 2023
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
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
Poster of Pikachu, What's This Key?
Pikachu, What's This Key?
Yōichi Kotabe was
77 in Pikachu, What's This Key?
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Yōichi Kotabe was
76 in Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 13 2013
Poster of Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Yōichi Kotabe was
75 in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Thu, Jun 14 2012
Poster of Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
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
Poster of Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Yōichi Kotabe was
71 in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Yōichi Kotabe was
70 in Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 14 2007
Poster of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
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
Poster of Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Yōichi Kotabe was
69 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
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
Poster of Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Yōichi Kotabe was
67 in Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Thu, Jul 22 2004
Poster of Winter Days
Winter Days
Yōichi Kotabe was
67 in Winter Days
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 27 2003
Poster of Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Yōichi Kotabe was
66 in Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Camp Pikachu
Camp Pikachu
Yōichi Kotabe was
65 in Camp Pikachu
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
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
Poster of Pikachu's PikaBoo
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Yōichi Kotabe was
64 in Pikachu's PikaBoo
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 07 2001
Poster of Pikachu & Pichu
Pikachu & Pichu
Yōichi Kotabe was
63 in Pikachu & Pichu
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Poster of Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Vacation
Yōichi Kotabe was
61 in Pikachu's Vacation
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
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
Poster of Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach
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
Poster of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
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
Poster of Chie the Brat
Chie the Brat
Yōichi Kotabe was
44 in Chie the Brat
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
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
Poster of Taro the Dragon Boy
Taro the Dragon Boy
Yōichi Kotabe was
42 in Taro the Dragon Boy
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Yōichi Kotabe was
41 in Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Dec 21 1977
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
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
Poster of Yuki's Sun
Yuki's Sun
Yōichi Kotabe was
36 in Yuki's Sun
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Dec 29 1972
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
Yōichi Kotabe was
36 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
Yōichi Kotabe was
36 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Animation Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Yōichi Kotabe was
34 in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Jul 18 1971
Poster of Animal Treasure Island
Animal Treasure Island
Yōichi Kotabe was
34 in Animal Treasure Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 20 1971
Poster of Flying Phantom Ship
Flying Phantom Ship
Yōichi Kotabe was
32 in Flying Phantom Ship
as 'Animation Director'.
Sun, Jul 20 1969
Poster of Horus: Prince of the Sun
Horus: Prince of the Sun
Yōichi Kotabe was
31 in Horus: Prince of the Sun
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of Doggie March
Doggie March
Yōichi Kotabe was
27 in Doggie March
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Dec 21 1963

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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
Poster of Pokémon
Pokémon
Yōichi Kotabe was
60+ in Pokémon
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
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
Poster of Heidi, Girl of the Alps
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
Poster of Hustle Punch
Hustle Punch
Yōichi Kotabe was
29+ in Hustle Punch
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1965
Poster of Samurai Kid
Samurai Kid
Yōichi Kotabe was
27+ in Samurai Kid
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 07 1964