- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Background Artist
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1932-08-30
- Date of death
- 2022-08-25
- Hometown
- Oketo, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1964, 2010
Shichirou Kobayashi
小林七郎
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A former art director and a guest professor at Kobe Design University.
Kobayashi graduated from Musashino Art University and first became an elementary school art teacher. It was only later that he joined the animation industry in 1964. He started quickly making a name for himself as a background artist and consequently established his own background art studio Kobayashi Production, in 1968. During this time thick poster paint was dominating the backgrounds in anime, but Kobayashi started a new style with much thinner painting and colored pencil strokes.
He has worked as an art director on over 100 titles and is one of the most distinguished art directors in the medium. Notable works include Gamba no Bouken, Ie Naki Ko, Takarajima, Tenshi no Tamago, Utena, Berserk and Nodame Cantabile.
Kobayashi retired from the industry in 2010, which was followed by his studio's closedown a year later.
In a 2015 interview, Kobayashi talked about his life and passion in painting touring his atelier and showcasing his work.
Signature works
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Genre preference
- Drama18%
- Comedy16%
- Adventure14%
- Fantasy14%
- Romance14%
- Slice of Life9%
- Sci-Fi9%
- Action7%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Shichirou Kobayashi's name in other languages?
Shichirou Kobayashi is also known as 小林七郎.
When is Shichirou Kobayashi's birthday?
Shichirou Kobayashi was born on August 30, 1932.
How old is Shichirou Kobayashi?
Shichirou Kobayashi is 89 years old.
When did Shichirou Kobayashi die?
Shichirou Kobayashi passed away on August 25, 2022.
What is Shichirou Kobayashi's gender?
Shichirou Kobayashi is male.
What does Shichirou Kobayashi do?
Shichirou Kobayashi works as Background Artist.
What language does Shichirou Kobayashi voice in?
Shichirou Kobayashi performs in Japanese.
Where is Shichirou Kobayashi from?
Shichirou Kobayashi is from Oketo, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
