Katsuhiro Otomo
Date of birth: 1954-04-14
Place of birth: Miyagi, Japan
Known for: Writing
Also known as: Katsuhiro Ôtomo, 大友 克洋, Katsuhiro Ootomo
Biography
Katsuhiro Otomo is a Japanese comic book creator, screenwriter and film director. He is best known as the creator of the manga Akira and its animated film adaptation. He also directed several live-action movies.
Movie Credits
Memories of Memories
2004-02-24
Memories (1995) making-of featurette, includes introductions to the creative genius behind the shows
Akira Production Report
1988-07-25
A documentary on the making of the Japanese animated science fiction film, Akira, created by Katsuhi
Animax Special: The Making of 'Metropolis'
2002-01-01
This made-for-video documentary gives animation fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Metro
Manga!
1994-01-07
BBC's 1994 documentary on the manga and anime phenomenon that was just starting to hit the UK at the
空前のアニメ巨編 AKIRA アキラが動き出す!
1988-08-07