What is Yasuo Ootsuka's name in other languages?

Yasuo Ootsuka is also known as 大塚康生.

When is Yasuo Ootsuka's birthday?

Yasuo Ootsuka was born on July 11, 1931.

When did Yasuo Ootsuka die?

Yasuo Ootsuka passed away on March 15, 2021.

What does Yasuo Ootsuka do?

Yasuo Ootsuka works as Animator, Designer.

What language does Yasuo Ootsuka voice in?

Yasuo Ootsuka performs in Japanese.

Where is Yasuo Ootsuka from?

Yasuo Ootsuka is from Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Signature works

Lupin The 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro

80%

Lupin the 3rd

74%

Future Boy Conan

78%

Digimon: Hurricane Touchdown

68%

Lupin III: The Secret of Mamo

70%

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Career timeline

19572012

Frequently asked questions

What is Yasuo Ootsuka's name in other languages?
Yasuo Ootsuka is also known as 大塚康生.
When is Yasuo Ootsuka's birthday?
Yasuo Ootsuka was born on July 11, 1931.
How old is Yasuo Ootsuka?
Yasuo Ootsuka is 89 years old.
When did Yasuo Ootsuka die?
Yasuo Ootsuka passed away on March 15, 2021.
What is Yasuo Ootsuka's gender?
Yasuo Ootsuka is male.
What does Yasuo Ootsuka do?
Yasuo Ootsuka works as Animator, Designer.
What language does Yasuo Ootsuka voice in?
Yasuo Ootsuka performs in Japanese.
Where is Yasuo Ootsuka from?
Yasuo Ootsuka is from Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Language: Japanese
Occupation: Animator, Designer
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 1931-07-11
Date of death: 2021-03-15
Hometown: Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Years active: 1957, 2006

Yasuo Ootsuka

大塚康生

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In 1956 Ootsuka saw an advertisement in Yomiuri Shinbun where Toei were asking for applications for animators. After passing the test Ootsuka worked with Yasuji Mori and Akira Daikubara on the Tale of the White Serpent and learnt their approaches. Wanting to learn more animation theory, he began to seek out textbooks and was shown a textbook on US animation written by Preston Blair. After working on Magic Boy in 1959 his animation of a skeleton was unintentionally considered comical due to its realism. This led to comical bad guy characters becoming Ootsuka's speciality.

Ootsuka believed that genuine realism doesn't suit animation and "constructed realism" is more suitable. Hayao Miyazaki compared Ootsuka to Kenichi Enomoto, a Japanese comedian, in the use of this approach. After completion of his next film The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots Ootsuka left Toei to join Shin-Ei Animation, then A Production.

Ootsuka wrote several books about the anime industry. His Sakuga Asemamire is considered "a prime resource for the history of '60s and '70s anime."

In July 2002 an exhibition of his work and personal pieces was held in Ginza.

(Source: Wikipedia)