- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director, Animator
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1961-12-13
- Hometown
- Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1984
Tensai Okamura
岡村天斎
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During his university days at Waseda University, Okamura was a part of Waseda's manga research society and together with other budding animators, produced his first independent anime there. Upon graduating from university, Okamura joined the animation production studio Madhouse as an animator through the recommendation of a friend. Lensman was the first series he worked on as an animator. The first anime movies that he worked on were Kamui no Ken and Bobby ni Kubittake.
In 1989, he made his debut as an episode director with Yawara! and soon made his full directorial debut in 1995 with Memories. He later left Madhouse and went freelance, working on several projects along the way.
In 1991, he changed his first name from Yutaka to Tensai.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tensai Okamura's name in other languages?
Tensai Okamura is also known as 岡村天斎, 岡村天斉, Yutaka Okamura (岡村豊).
When is Tensai Okamura's birthday?
Tensai Okamura was born on December 13, 1961.
How old is Tensai Okamura?
Tensai Okamura is 64 years old.
What is Tensai Okamura's gender?
Tensai Okamura is male.
What does Tensai Okamura do?
Tensai Okamura works as Director, Animator.
What language does Tensai Okamura voice in?
Tensai Okamura performs in Japanese.
Where is Tensai Okamura from?
Tensai Okamura is from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
