- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Animator
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1888-03-03
- Date of death
- 1945-02-13
- Hometown
- Sumiyoshimachi, Wakayama-ku, Japan
Seitarou Kitayama
北山清太郎
Seitarou Kitayama was a first generation animator who made animations on his own, not hired by larger corporations. He even founded his own animation studio which was closed due to lack of commercial success. He utilized the chalkboard technique, and later paper animation, with and without pre-printed backgrounds.
Yasuji Murata, Hakuzan Kimura, Sanae Yamamoto and Noburou Oofuji were students of his and worked at his film studio.In 1923, the Great Kanto earthquake destroyed most of the Kitayama studio and the residing animators spread out and founded studios of their own, knowing that one could make money with the production of animations.
(Source: AniDB)
Signature works
Genre preference
- Drama83%
- Fantasy17%
Frequently asked questions
What is Seitarou Kitayama's name in other languages?
Seitarou Kitayama is also known as 北山清太郎.
When is Seitarou Kitayama's birthday?
Seitarou Kitayama was born on March 3, 1888.
How old is Seitarou Kitayama?
Seitarou Kitayama is 56 years old.
When did Seitarou Kitayama die?
Seitarou Kitayama passed away on February 13, 1945.
What is Seitarou Kitayama's gender?
Seitarou Kitayama is male.
What does Seitarou Kitayama do?
Seitarou Kitayama works as Animator.
What language does Seitarou Kitayama voice in?
Seitarou Kitayama performs in Japanese.
Where is Seitarou Kitayama from?
Seitarou Kitayama is from Sumiyoshimachi, Wakayama-ku, Japan.
