- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Animator, Storyboard Artist
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1964-12-10
- Hometown
- Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1986
Atsushi Wakabayashi
若林厚史
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Veteran Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director. After joining Toei Animation and then Tatsunoko Production, Wakabayashi finally landed at Studio Pierrot, where he was considered the backbone of the studio's animation in the 90s.
He is known for his bombastic animation style, which makes the designs he draws look malleable and often exaggerated. He was influenced by animators such as Takashi Nakamura and Kouji Morimoto, and he is also a friend of Norio Matsumoto. His direction is inspired by Japanese live-action cinema as well as French directors such as Luc Besson.
Wakabayashi gained considerable notoriety on the NARUTO series, which he was invited to work on by Hayato Date after a chance meeting at Pierrot. He is best known for storyboarding and directing episode 167 of NARUTO: Shippuuden: Naruto vs. Pain.
His main focus in anime these days is more on storyboarding, as he feels that the changes in the anime industry do not allow him to animate as freely as he used to.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Atsushi Wakabayashi's name in other languages?
Atsushi Wakabayashi is also known as 若林厚史, 若林あつし, 一白早馬.
When is Atsushi Wakabayashi's birthday?
Atsushi Wakabayashi was born on December 10, 1964.
How old is Atsushi Wakabayashi?
Atsushi Wakabayashi is 61 years old.
What is Atsushi Wakabayashi's gender?
Atsushi Wakabayashi is male.
What does Atsushi Wakabayashi do?
Atsushi Wakabayashi works as Animator, Storyboard Artist.
What language does Atsushi Wakabayashi voice in?
Atsushi Wakabayashi performs in Japanese.
Where is Atsushi Wakabayashi from?
Atsushi Wakabayashi is from Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
