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Yoichi Kotabe

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Yoichi Kotabe

Born September 15, 1936 in Taipei, Taiwan36 films

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Warriors of the Wind posterFirst watchWarriors of the Wind19847.9After a global war, the seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of the last strongholds on Earth untouched by a poisonous jungle and the powerful insects that guard it.View film

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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life poster7.1Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life2009Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew poster7.0Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew2005Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai poster7.0Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai2007Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages poster6.8Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages2015Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior poster6.8Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior2008Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys poster6.6Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys2004Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea poster6.5Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea2006Horus: Prince of the Sun poster6.4Horus: Prince of the Sun1968

Filmography

36 films
  1. 2015Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesAnimation Supervisor
  2. 2015Pokémon: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadAnimation Supervisor
  3. 2014Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?Animation Supervisor
  4. 2013Pokémon: Eevee & FriendsAnimation Supervisor
  5. 2012Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeAnimation Supervisor
  6. 2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeAnimation Supervisor
  7. 2008Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorAnimation Supervisor
  8. 2007Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiAnimation Supervisor
  9. 2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaAnimation Supervisor
  10. 2006Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonAnimation Supervisor
  11. 2005Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewAnimation Supervisor
  12. 2005Kirby: Fright to the Finish!Animation Supervisor
  13. 2004Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysAnimation Supervisor
  14. 2003Pokémon: Gotta Dance!Animation Supervisor
  15. 2002Camp PikachuAnimation Supervisor
  16. 2001Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!Animation Supervisor
  17. 2001Pikachu's PikaBooAnimation Supervisor
  18. 2000Pikachu & PichuAnimation Supervisor
  19. 1998Pikachu's VacationAnimation Supervisor
  20. 1996Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara HenCharacter Designer
  21. 1986Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess PeachCharacter Designer
  22. 1984Warriors of the WindKey Animation
  23. 1981Chie the BratCharacter Designer
  24. 19803000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The MovieAnimation Director
  25. 1979Taro the Dragon BoyAnimation Director
  26. 1977Tenguri, Boy of the PlainsKey Animation
  27. 1973Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day CircusAnimation Director
  28. 1972Yuki's SunAnimation Director
  29. 1972Panda! Go Panda!Animation Director
  30. 1972Panda! Go Panda!Key Animation
  31. 1971Ali Baba and the Forty ThievesKey Animation
  32. 1971Animal Treasure IslandKey Animation
  33. 1969Flying Phantom ShipAnimation Director
  34. 1969The Wonderful World of Puss 'n BootsKey Animation
  35. 1968Horus: Prince of the SunAnimation
  36. 1963Doggie MarchAnimation