
海老沢一男
Affiliated with ufotable, where he currently serves as the chief of the ufotable Art Department.
With a career spanning over 50 years in the anime industry, Ebisawa is recognized as one of the longest-serving background artists. He made his debut in 1969, contributing to the art staff of Himitsu no Akko-chan. Over the years, Ebisawa freelanced for various studios, leaving his artistic mark on iconic scenes in productions like Lupin III: Lupin vs. the Clone, Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?, and others.
In 1980, he took on the role of art director for Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy, initiating a career in art direction for theatrical and OVA productions. Despite his reluctance for the position, he continued to contribute to notable works. After a hiatus from the role, he returned as art director for The Garden of Sinners: Chapter 4 – The Hollow Shrine in 2008.
Ebisawa's unique approach includes hand-drawing backgrounds using traditional methods like paper, brushes, and poster colors, a style that distinguishes him in an era dominated by digital techniques. Notably, he personally handled the majority of cuts in The Garden of Sinners: Chapter 4 – The Hollow Shrine.
In 2018, at the age of 65, Ebisawa expanded his role by taking on the position of art director for the anime series Today's Menu for the Emiya Family. His contributions extend beyond individual projects, as he plays a crucial role in training new talents at ufotable, As part of the training program for new staff, they are obliged to work exclusively on hand-drawn background art using poster colors, similar to Ebisawa's style, for a certain period after joining the company. This practice aims to improve the drawing skills of the art staff, resulting in the inclusion of hand-drawn backgrounds in many ufotable works. Throughout his career, Ebisawa's dedication to the artistry of animation has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Kazuo Ebisawa is also known as 海老沢一男, 海老澤一男.
Kazuo Ebisawa is 73 years old.
Kazuo Ebisawa is male.
Kazuo Ebisawa works as Background Artist.
Kazuo Ebisawa performs in Japanese.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc

Fate/Zero

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works

Fate/Zero Season 2

Akira

Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works 2nd Season

Kiki's Delivery Service
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Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I. presage flower
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Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] III. spring song

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Sword of the Stranger

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

Today's Menu for the Emiya Family

Memories

the Garden of sinners -recalled out summer-

Black★Rock Shooter (OVA)

Mind Game

the Garden of sinners: recalled out summer –extra chorus–

Macross: Do You Remember Love?

GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack

Devilman: The Birth

Fate/Zero: Please! Einzbern Counseling Room

Gakuen Utopia Manabi Straight!

Devilman: The Demon Bird

Yu Yu Hakusho: The Movie - Poltergeist Report

Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo

Princess Arete

Lupin III: Farewell to Nostradamus

UFO Robo Grendizer

Ghost Talker's Daydream

Dirty Pair: Project Eden

Neo Heroic Fantasia Arion

The Transformers: The Movie

Lupin the 3rd: The Hemingway Papers

Assemble Insert

Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid

Phoenix: Karma Chapter

Swan Lake

Minori Scramble!

Animal Treasure Island

The Phoenix -Space-

Fly! Peek the Whale

Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy

Ryu the Primitive Boy

Mahou no Mako-chan

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp

Puss-in-Boots: Travels Around the World in 80 Days

The Wild Swans

Chironup no Kitsune