Shōji Kawamori
Japanese Anime creator and producer, screenwriter, visual artist, and mecha designer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shōji Kawamori (河森 正治, Kawamori Shōji, born February 20, 1960) is a Japanese anime creator and producer, screenwriter, visual artist, and mecha designer. He is best known for creating the Macross mecha anime franchise and the Diaclone toyline, which were in turn the basis for the Robotech and Transformers franchises, respectively. He is also known for creating The Vision of Escaflowne anime series. He pioneered several innovative concepts in his works, such as transforming mecha (including the VF-1 Valkyrie in Macross and Optimus Prime in Transformers) and virtual idols (including Lynn Minmay and Sharon Apple in the Macross franchise). His work has had a significant impact on popular culture, both in Japan and internationally.
Shōji Kawamori | |
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Born | (1960-02-20) February 20, 1960 (age 64) Toyama City, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Other names | Eiji Kurokawa |
Occupation(s) | Anime creator Producer Screenwriter Visual artist Mecha designer |
Employer | Satelight |
Known for | Macross Diaclone The Vision of Escaflowne Robotech (Macross Saga) Transformers toyline |