- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director, Animator, Composite Artist
- Gender
- Male
- Hometown
- Aichi prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1985
Mitsuo Iso
磯光雄
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A pioneer in the field of realist animation, and then digital processing.
Debuted uncredited as an in-betweneer on Zeta Gundam. He made his initial splash in Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, and continued to develop his approach to animation which he calls "full limited," which eliminated the pose-to-pose feel of conventional keyframe animation. His characteristic animation can be seen in Ghost in the Shell and End of Evangelion.
In Blood: The Last Vampire, Iso experimented with digital processing of his hand-drawn fire effects, elevating it to uncanny realism. Iso then got his first taste of directing in RahXephon episode 15, which he largely animated and also digitally processed himself.
His animation sensibilities, process innovations, experience in multiple levels of anime production, and interest in technology culminated in the 2007 sci-fi series, Dennou Coil, his veritable brainchild. During its production, there was a rumored falling-out with key staff. For the next several years, Iso would quietly animate under the pseudonym Mikio Odagawa.
Took part as a key animator on Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" in 2003.
In 2018, he announced his retirement as an animator to focus exclusively on directing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mitsuo Iso's name in other languages?
Mitsuo Iso is also known as 磯光雄, Mikio Odagawa (小田川幹雄), Hideo Nieta (贄田秀雄), MISSILE☆MAX.
How old is Mitsuo Iso?
Mitsuo Iso is 60 years old.
What is Mitsuo Iso's gender?
Mitsuo Iso is male.
What does Mitsuo Iso do?
Mitsuo Iso works as Director, Animator, Composite Artist.
What language does Mitsuo Iso voice in?
Mitsuo Iso performs in Japanese.
Where is Mitsuo Iso from?
Mitsuo Iso is from Aichi prefecture, Japan.
