Portrait of Yasuhiro Takemoto

Yasuhiro Takemoto

Bio: Yasuhiro Takemoto (Japanese: 武本 康弘, April 5, 1972 – July 18, 2019) was a Japanese animator and television and film director. He worked at Kyoto Animation for almost his entire animation career after joining the company in 1996
Born: Wed, Apr 05 1972
Birthplace: Hyogo, Japan

Death: Thu, Jul 18 2019
Yasuhiro Takemoto is 47 years old
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Poster of Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
47 in Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Apr 19 2019
Poster of Liz and the Blue Bird
Liz and the Blue Bird
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
46 in Liz and the Blue Bird
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Sat, Apr 21 2018
Poster of Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
45 in Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Sat, Jan 06 2018
Poster of Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
45 in Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
as 'Second Unit Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Sep 30 2017
Poster of A Silent Voice: The Movie
A Silent Voice: The Movie
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
44 in A Silent Voice: The Movie
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Sep 17 2016
Poster of Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
44 in Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
as 'Second Unit Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
43 in High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
as 'Second Unit Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Sat, Dec 05 2015
Poster of Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
43 in Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
37 in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
Fri, Feb 05 2010
Poster of The Adventures of Minoru Shiraishi
The Adventures of Minoru Shiraishi
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
35 in The Adventures of Minoru Shiraishi
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jun 22 2007
Poster of Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
33 in Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 23 2005
Poster of Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land
Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
29 in Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
27 in Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 17 1999
Poster of Tenchi Muyo! In Love
Tenchi Muyo! In Love
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
24 in Tenchi Muyo! In Love
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
23 in Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 07 1995

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Tsurune
Tsurune
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
46+ in Tsurune
as 'Story Supervisor, Director, Storyboard Artist, Story'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2018
Poster of Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
45+ in Violet Evergarden
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 2018
Poster of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
44+ in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
as 'Series Director, Writer, Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 2017
Poster of Myriad Colors Phantom World
Myriad Colors Phantom World
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
43+ in Myriad Colors Phantom World
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2016
Poster of Sound! Euphonium
Sound! Euphonium
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
43+ in Sound! Euphonium
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 2015
Poster of Amagi Brilliant Park
Amagi Brilliant Park
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
42+ in Amagi Brilliant Park
as 'Writer, Series Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of Beyond the Boundary
Beyond the Boundary
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
41+ in Beyond the Boundary
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 2013
Poster of Free!
Free!
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
41+ in Free!
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 04 2013
Poster of Tamako Market
Tamako Market
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
40+ in Tamako Market
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2013
Poster of Hyouka
Hyouka
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
40+ in Hyouka
as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 23 2012
Poster of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
38+ in Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
as 'Director, Key Animation, Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of K-ON!
K-ON!
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
36+ in K-ON!
as 'Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 2009
Poster of The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya
The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
36+ in The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 2009
Poster of Nyoron! Churuya-san
Nyoron! Churuya-san
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
36+ in Nyoron! Churuya-san
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 2009
Poster of Clannad
Clannad
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
35+ in Clannad
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Lucky Star
Lucky Star
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
35+ in Lucky Star
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 2007
Poster of Kanon
Kanon
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
34+ in Kanon
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
33+ in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
as 'Storyboard, Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2006
Poster of Air
Air
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
32+ in Air
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 2005
Poster of Tokyo Underground
Tokyo Underground
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
29+ in Tokyo Underground
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 2002
Poster of Full Metal Panic!
Full Metal Panic!
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
29+ in Full Metal Panic!
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2002
Poster of Kaze no Yojimbo
Kaze no Yojimbo
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
29+ in Kaze no Yojimbo
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of InuYasha
InuYasha
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
28+ in InuYasha
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 2000
Poster of Hyper Police
Hyper Police
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
24+ in Hyper Police
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 03 1997
Poster of Baby and Me
Baby and Me
Yasuhiro Takemoto was
24+ in Baby and Me
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 1996