Satoshi Yamaguchi
Japanese Guest
Animation Director
Satoshi Yamaguchi, a renown animation director, started his career at studio GAINAX where he contributed key animation to Gurren Lagann and handled storyboards, episode direction, and animation direction for Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. After joining A-1 Pictures, he served as an animation director on notable projects including THE iDOLM@STER, Occultic;Nine, and DARLING in the FRANXX. Now working with CloverWorks, he continues to showcase his versatility through high-quality animation, most recently serving as animation director for Akebi's Sailor Uniform and assistant director for The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity.
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