Portrait of Norio Matsumoto

Norio Matsumoto

Bio: Matsumoto Norio is an influential and prolific action and character animator. He began his career after graduating from Tatsunoko's animators training program
Born: Unknown birthdate.
Birthplace: Japan
Norio Matsumoto is ?
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Poster of The Concierge
The Concierge
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Concierge
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Oct 20 2023
Poster of Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Lonely Castle in the Mirror
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Inu-Oh
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, May 28 2022
Poster of The Wonderland
The Wonderland
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Wonderland
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Apr 26 2019
Poster of Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Your Name.
Your Name.
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Your Name.
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Boruto: Naruto the Movie
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of Miss Hokusai
Miss Hokusai
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Miss Hokusai
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, May 09 2015
Poster of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
Norio Matsumoto was
? in One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 15 2012
Poster of Naruto x UT
Naruto x UT
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Naruto x UT
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Colorful
Colorful
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Colorful
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 21 2010
Poster of Welcome to the Space Show
Welcome to the Space Show
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Welcome to the Space Show
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Feb 18 2010
Poster of Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Jul 30 2008
Poster of Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend
Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Doraemon: Nobita and the Green Giant Legend
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 08 2008
Poster of Sword of the Stranger
Sword of the Stranger
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Sword of the Stranger
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 29 2007
Poster of Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Aug 05 2006
Poster of Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 04 2006
Poster of Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 06 2005
Poster of One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
Norio Matsumoto was
? in One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 05 2005
Poster of Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Tokyo Godfathers
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 05 2003
Poster of The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Cat Returns
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 19 2002
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Blood: The Last Vampire
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse
Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Devilman - Volume 3: Devilman Apocalypse
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, May 24 2000
Poster of Tenchi Forever!
Tenchi Forever!
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Tenchi Forever!
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 24 1999
Poster of Spring and Chaos
Spring and Chaos
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Spring and Chaos
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 14 1996
Poster of Gunsmith Cats
Gunsmith Cats
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Gunsmith Cats
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Nov 01 1995
Poster of Macross Plus: The Movie
Macross Plus: The Movie
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Macross Plus: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Roujin Z
Roujin Z
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Roujin Z
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of MAROKO
MAROKO
Norio Matsumoto was
? in MAROKO
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Mar 19 1990

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Ranking of Kings
Ranking of Kings
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Ranking of Kings
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 15 2021
Poster of Star Wars: Visions
Star Wars: Visions
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Star Wars: Visions
as 'Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2020
Poster of Run with the Wind
Run with the Wind
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Run with the Wind
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2018
Poster of Devilman Crybaby
Devilman Crybaby
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Devilman Crybaby
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 2018
Poster of Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of Mob Psycho 100
Mob Psycho 100
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Mob Psycho 100
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 2016
Poster of Mr. Osomatsu
Mr. Osomatsu
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Mr. Osomatsu
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 2015
Poster of Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta
Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Yozakura Quartet: Hana no Uta
as 'Animation Director, Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 2013
Poster of Encouragement of Climb
Encouragement of Climb
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Encouragement of Climb
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 03 2013
Poster of NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
Norio Matsumoto was
? in NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 03 2012
Poster of The Tatami Galaxy
The Tatami Galaxy
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Tatami Galaxy
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 23 2010
Poster of Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2009
Poster of Casshern Sins
Casshern Sins
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Casshern Sins
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 2008
Poster of Birdy the Mighty: Decode
Birdy the Mighty: Decode
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Birdy the Mighty: Decode
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 05 2008
Poster of Real Drive
Real Drive
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Real Drive
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 09 2008
Poster of Tokyo Marble Chocolate
Tokyo Marble Chocolate
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Tokyo Marble Chocolate
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 2007
Poster of Baccano!
Baccano!
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Baccano!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 27 2007
Poster of Bokurano
Bokurano
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Bokurano
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 2007
Poster of Gurren Lagann
Gurren Lagann
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Gurren Lagann
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Naruto Shippūden
Naruto Shippūden
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Naruto Shippūden
as 'Key Animation, Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Le Chevalier D'Eon
Le Chevalier D'Eon
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Le Chevalier D'Eon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 2006
Poster of Welcome to the N.H.K.
Welcome to the N.H.K.
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Welcome to the N.H.K.
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 09 2006
Poster of Noein: To Your Other Self
Noein: To Your Other Self
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Noein: To Your Other Self
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director, Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 12 2005
Poster of Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of Koi Kaze
Koi Kaze
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Koi Kaze
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Paranoia Agent
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Peacemaker
Peacemaker
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Peacemaker
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Macross Zero
Macross Zero
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Macross Zero
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 21 2002
Poster of Haibane Renmei
Haibane Renmei
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Haibane Renmei
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 09 2002
Poster of Naruto
Naruto
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Naruto
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2002
Poster of Medabots
Medabots
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Medabots
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of Earth Maiden Arjuna
Earth Maiden Arjuna
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Earth Maiden Arjuna
as 'Animation Director, Animation, Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of Hunter × Hunter
Hunter × Hunter
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Hunter × Hunter
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1999
Poster of Meltylancer: The Animation
Meltylancer: The Animation
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Meltylancer: The Animation
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 25 1999
Poster of Popolocrois Monogatari
Popolocrois Monogatari
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Popolocrois Monogatari
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1998
Poster of Neo Ranga
Neo Ranga
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Neo Ranga
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1998
Poster of Flame of Recca
Flame of Recca
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Flame of Recca
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Eat-Man
Eat-Man
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Eat-Man
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1997
Poster of You're Under Arrest!
You're Under Arrest!
Norio Matsumoto was
? in You're Under Arrest!
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin
Rurouni Kenshin
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Rurouni Kenshin
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 1996
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Neon Genesis Evangelion
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of El-Hazard: The Magnificent World
El-Hazard: The Magnificent World
Norio Matsumoto was
? in El-Hazard: The Magnificent World
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 26 1995
Poster of Ninku
Ninku
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Ninku
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1995
Poster of You're Under Arrest
You're Under Arrest
Norio Matsumoto was
? in You're Under Arrest
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Norio Matsumoto was
? in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1993
Poster of Record of Lodoss War
Record of Lodoss War
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Record of Lodoss War
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1990
Poster of The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1989
Poster of Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 05 1989
Poster of Ranma ½
Ranma ½
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Ranma ½
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of The Adventures of Peter Pan
The Adventures of Peter Pan
Norio Matsumoto was
? in The Adventures of Peter Pan
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 1989
Poster of Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Norio Matsumoto was
? in Armored Trooper VOTOMS
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1983