- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1934-12-06
Kimio Yabuki
矢吹公郎
Yabuki Kimio is a Japanese director. Known in Japan for his work on many early classic works by the Toei Douga studio, his best known film in the West is Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer from 1985, produced by the French company DiC with animation work done in Japan.
In 2014, at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival 2014, he received the "Anime Achievement Award" in the director's category, which recognizes people who have made significant contributions to the development of the anime industry and culture.
In 1969, he teamed up with a young Miyazaki Hayao in the production of an animated version of Puss in Boots. Yabuki was an employee of Toei Douga until going freelance in 1973, but did work on several Toei productions (including Dororon Enma-kun, Ikkyu-san, and The Kabocha Wine) afterwards.
Signature works
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Genre preference
- Adventure22%
- Comedy22%
- Fantasy19%
- Drama13%
- Slice of Life9%
- Romance6%
- Sci-Fi6%
- Horror3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Kimio Yabuki's name in other languages?
Kimio Yabuki is also known as 矢吹公郎.
When is Kimio Yabuki's birthday?
Kimio Yabuki was born on December 6, 1934.
How old is Kimio Yabuki?
Kimio Yabuki is 91 years old.
What is Kimio Yabuki's gender?
Kimio Yabuki is male.
What does Kimio Yabuki do?
Kimio Yabuki works as Director.
What language does Kimio Yabuki voice in?
Kimio Yabuki performs in Japanese.
