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Yuu Kou

Bio: Yuu Kou (紅 優, Kō Yū, born 1960) is a Japanese animator and anime director from Osaka Prefecture. His real name is Shigeru Morikawa (森川 滋, Morikawa Shigeru)
Born: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Yuu Kou is 65 years old
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Poster of ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream！
ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream！
Yuu Kou was 61 in ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream！ as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 2021
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
Yuu Kou was 31 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture as 'Original Story, Writer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1991
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles
Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles
Yuu Kou was 31 in Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!
Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!
Yuu Kou was 30 in Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out! as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1990
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Catch the Heart
Urusei Yatsura: Catch the Heart
Yuu Kou was 29 in Urusei Yatsura: Catch the Heart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1989
Poster of All That Gundam
All That Gundam
Yuu Kou was 29 in All That Gundam as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Project A-Ko
Project A-Ko
Yuu Kou was 26 in Project A-Ko as 'Stage Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1986

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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 GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS
GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS
Yuu Kou will be 65+ in GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 05 2025
Poster of Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga
Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga
Yuu Kou was 60+ in Oda Cinnamon Nobunaga as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 2020
Poster of Cells at Work!
Cells at Work!
Yuu Kou was 58+ in Cells at Work! as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 2018
Poster of Uta no Prince-sama
Uta no Prince-sama
Yuu Kou was 51+ in Uta no Prince-sama as 'Series Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Series Composition'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 03 2011
Poster of Blue Exorcist
Blue Exorcist
Yuu Kou was 51+ in Blue Exorcist as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2011
Poster of Giant Killing
Giant Killing
Yuu Kou was 50+ in Giant Killing as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 04 2010
Poster of Umi Monogatari
Umi Monogatari
Yuu Kou was 49+ in Umi Monogatari as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 25 2009
Poster of Naruto Shippūden
Naruto Shippūden
Yuu Kou was 47+ in Naruto Shippūden as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of The Familiar of Zero
The Familiar of Zero
Yuu Kou was 46+ in The Familiar of Zero as 'Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 2006
Poster of Blood+
Blood+
Yuu Kou was 45+ in Blood+ as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 2005
Poster of Loveless
Loveless
Yuu Kou was 45+ in Loveless as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 06 2005
Poster of The Law of Ueki
The Law of Ueki
Yuu Kou was 45+ in The Law of Ueki as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 2005
Poster of Gankutsuou
Gankutsuou
Yuu Kou was 44+ in Gankutsuou as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
Yuu Kou was 44+ in Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 2004
Poster of Chrono Crusade
Chrono Crusade
Yuu Kou was 43+ in Chrono Crusade as 'Series Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 25 2003
Poster of Gunparade March
Gunparade March
Yuu Kou was 43+ in Gunparade March as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2003
Poster of Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
Yuu Kou was 35+ in Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 06 1995
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Yuu Kou was 30+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Yawara!
Yawara!
Yuu Kou was 29+ in Yawara! as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Fuma no Kojirou: Yasha-hen
Fuma no Kojirou: Yasha-hen
Yuu Kou was 29+ in Fuma no Kojirou: Yasha-hen as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 14 1989
Poster of Fight! Kickers
Fight! Kickers
Yuu Kou was 26+ in Fight! Kickers as 'Storyboard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 15 1986