Yoshinori Kanada

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Yoshinori Kanada(金田　伊功) was born in 1953, in Nara Prefecture. The most influential animator in Japanese animation history. Started at Toei Douga after graduating from Tokyo Designer Gakuin College, then to Studio Z > Studio No.1 > Studio Z > Studio Z > Studio Nonmaruto > Square(currently Square Enix).

He was highly imitated throughout the 1980s to the point where you almost can't find an early 80s show that doesn't contain an imitation of his style of an influence of any sort. He was so influential that a whole group of animators adopted his style completely with or without adding personal touches and further evolving the style, a group called "Kanada-style animators". Among those you find big names such as Masahito Yamashita, Kouji Itou, Shinsaku Kozuma and others. Animators to this day still use styles either directly based on his or could be traced to his style originally, such as Hiroyuki Imaishi and Jun "Arasan" Arai.

He was the first to establish a stance towards animation that emphasizes movement rather than individual drawings, and that revels in the intrinsic freedom of the medium of animation rather than attempting to reproduce reality. Kaneda(as his name is often misread) embodies the sheer joy of making things move1.

The animator who introduced extreme perspective and a loose approach to drawings into anime. His trademark was extreme deformation to express vigorous action, everything looking really shiny, and extreme perspective angle shots. He was the creator of things like the fire dragon in Harmageddon, characteristically full of expressive, wildly undulating lines in constant motion1.

Hugely prolific, particularly in giant robot shows of the 1970s. He has one of the most recognizable and ubiquitous styles in anime. Among his most famous work as an animator is Zambot, where he did animation in a number of episodes including the infamous "human bomb" episode and the final episode, the opening of Braiger, and Birth, a project hatched specifically for him. He was one of the major figures of the "karisuma animator" boom in the 80s, when for the first time animators like himself and Umetsu and Kawajiri achieved a degree of recognition and influence comparable to that of famous directors1.

Shinya Sadamitsu is a friend from his vocational school days.

21 July 2009, Yoshinori Kanada passed away after a heart attack at the age of 57.


Documentary - MAD - SakugaBooru - Japanese Wiki Page

Works[edit]

  • Mahou no Mako-chan(1970~1971/TV)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Sarutobi Ecchan(1971~1972/TV)
  1. Animation: #1, #7, #13, #14, #17, #22, #24.


  • Gegege no Kitarou(1971~1972/TV)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Akadou Suzunosuke(1972~1973/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #41, #48.
  2. In-betweens: #6(Credited as かなだ伊功), #23.


  • Mahoutsukai Chappy(1972/TV)
  1. Animation: #1.


  • Seigi wo Aisuru Mono Gekkou Kamen(1972)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Dokonjou Gaeru(1972~1974/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #29, #34, #42, #45.
  • In-betweens: #53, #54, #60, #68, #71, #76.


  • Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera(1972~1973/TV)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Kouya no Shounen Isamu(1973~1974/TV)
  1. In-betweens: #31, #35, #39, #43.


  • Cutey Honey(1973~1974/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #25.


  • Majokko Megu-chan(1974~1975/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #16.


  • Getter Robo(1974~1975/TV)
  1. Key Animation(All Credited under Kanada Isuke - 金田伊助): #38, #44, #48, #50.


  • Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199(1974~1975/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2(NC), #26(NC).


  • Getter Robo G(1975~1976/TV)
  1. Animation(All Credited under Kanada Isuke - 金田伊助): #2, #6, #11, #16, #20, #24, #28, #34, #38, #39.


  • Ikkyuu-san(1975~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation(All Credited under Kanada Isuke - 金田伊助): #2, #6.


  • Daikuu Maryuu Gaiking(1976~1977/TV)
  1. Key Animation(#5~#26 Credited under Kanada Isao - 金田功): #5, #10, #17, #21, #26, #31, #41.
  2. Animation Direction: #34, #44


  • Candy Candy(1976~1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #46.
    1. #46: The fight.


  • Robokko Beeton(1976~1977/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #33(NC).


  • Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace(1977~1978/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP1, #1, #8, #25, #36.


  • Hyouga Senshi Gaislugger(1977/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #12, #15, #19.


  • Kyouryuu Daisensou Izenborg(1977~1978/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #8.


  • Chou Denji Machine Voltes V(1977~1978/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP.


  • Gekisou! Rubenkaiser(1977~1978/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP.


  • Muteki Choujin Zanbot 3(1977~1978/TV)
  1. Animation: #5, #10, #16, #22.


  • Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato(1978/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Muteki Koujin Daitarn 3(1978~1979/TV)
  1. Animation: OP(NC), #2(NC), #12(NC), #22(NC), #37(NC).


  • Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2(1978~1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #9(NC), #17(Credited under Studio Z).


  • Galaxy Express 999(1979/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Mobile Suit Gundam(1979~1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1(NC).


  • Kujira no Josephina(1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #3, #20.
  2. Storyboard: #3, #20.


  • Cyborg 999(1979~1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP.


  • Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Aratanaru Tabidachi(1979/TVSP)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Entaku no Kishi Monogatari: Moero Arthur(1979~1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #21(NC), #27(NC).


  • Uchuu Kuubo Blue Noah(1979~1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Moero Arthur: Hakuba no Ouji(1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2(NC), #10(NC), #20(NC).


  • Muu no Hakugei(1980/TV)
  1. Mecha Correction: #1.


  • Ganbare Gonbe(1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Terra e...(1980/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Zukkoke Knight: Don De La Mancha(1980/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #6.
  2. Key Animation: #6.


  • Yamato yo Towa ni(1980/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.
  2. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Uchuu Senkan Yamato III(1980~1981/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1, #10(NC), #11(NC), #16, #17, #22, #25.


  • Tetsujin 28-gou(1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation Assistance: #7(NC).


  • Cyborg 009: Chou Ginga Densetsu(1980/Movie)
  1. Key Animation(Under Kanada Ikou - 金田伊巧).


  • Mechakko Dotakon(1981~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999(1981/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Bremen 4: Jigoku no Naka no Tenshi-tachi(1981/TVSP)
  1. Key Animation(NC).


  • Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31(1981)
  1. Mecha Design.


  • Ginga Senpuu Braiger(1981~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP, ED.


  • Rokushin Gattai GodMars(1981~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation Assistance: #3(NC).


  • Tiger Mask Nisei(1981~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation Assistance: #23(NC).


  • Thunderbird Pilot
  1. Layout(Joint).


  • Makyou Densetsu Acrobunch(1982/TV)
  1. Storyboard: OP, ED.
  2. Key Animation: OP, ED.


  • 1000-nen Joou(1982/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.
  2. Mechanical Animation Direction.


  • Waga Seishun no Arcadia(1982/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Future War 198X-nen(1982/Movie)
  1. Mecha Design(Joint, NC).
  2. Mecha Animation Direction(Joint, NC).


  • Kikou Souseiki Mospeada(1983~1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP, #1.
    1. #1: The Beginning.


  • Plawres Sanshirou(1983~1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1, #11.
  2. Storyboard: #11.


  • Genma Taisen(1983/Movie)
  1. Special Animation(Key Animation): Part of the OP, Parts at the End of the New York Scene, Fire Dragon(Kanada Dragon).


  • Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Kanketsu-hen(1983/Movie)
  1. Animation Direction(Joint).
  2. Key Animation.


  • Birth(1984/OVA)
  1. Animation Direction.
  2. Character Design.
  3. Main Animator.


  • Kaze no Tani no Nausicaä(1984/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Video Senshi Lezarion(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #45.


  • Odin: Koushi Hansen Starlight(1985/Movie)
  1. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • The Chocolate Panic Picture Show(1985/OVA)
  1. Storyboard(Joint).
  2. Animation.


  • Tenkuu no Shiro Laputa(1986/Movie)
  1. Head Key Animation.


  • Hi no Tori: Houou-hen(1986/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon(1987/OVA)
  1. Opening Presenter.
  2. Key Animation.


  • Space Fantasia 2001 Nights(1987/OVA)
  1. Storyboard(Joint).
  2. Key Animation.


  • Devilman: Tanjou-hen(1987/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light(1987)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Tonari no Totoro(1987/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Yoroiden Samurai Troopers(1988~1989/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #3, #9, #14, #19, #24, #29.


  • Akira(1988/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Watt Poe to Bokura no Ohanashi(1988/OVA)
  1. Main Animator.


  • Mister Ajikko(1987~1989/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #44.


  • Yankee Reppuu-tai(1989~1994/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Kiki's Delivery Service(1989/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Magical Hat(1989~1990/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #29.


  • Gaki Deka(1989~1990/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #16.


  • Devilman: Yochou Sirene-hen(1990/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Wrestler Gundan Seisenshi Robin Jr.(1989~1990/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #28, #32.
  2. Key Animation.


  • Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijou(1990/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #3.


  • Shiawase no Katachi(1991/OVA)
  1. Storyboard: #3.
  2. Animation Direction: #3.


  • Cosmic Fantasy 2 Bouken Shounen(1991/Game)
  1. Visual Art Key Animation.


  • Eguchi Hisashi no Kotobuki Gorou Show(1991/OVA)
  1. Animation Direction: #4.
  2. Key Animation: #4.


  • Kinkyuu Hasshin Saver Kids(1991~1992/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #47.


  • Porco Rosso(1992/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Talking Head(1992/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Down Load: Namu Amida Butsu wa Ai no Uta(1992/OVA)
  1. Character Design.
  2. Key Animation.


  • Ryuuseiki Gakusaver(1993~1994/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #4, #6.


  • XX(1993/PV)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Final Fantasy Hoshi no Shou(1994/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho: Meikai Shitou-hen - Honoo no Kizuna(1994/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Tottemo! Luckyman(1994~1995/TV)
  1. Character Design.
  2. OP Animation.
  3. Key Animation: #43, #49, #50.


  • Shin Kujakuou(1994/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: 2nd.


  • Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S(1995~1996/TV)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Fushigi Yuugi(1995/TV)
  1. OP Animation.
  2. Key Animation: #9, #14.


  • Mamono Hunter Youko(1995/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #2.


  • Sunday Commercial Movie Major(1995)
  1. Key Animation.


  • X(1996/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Mahou Shoujo Fancy Coco(1996/PS)
  1. OP Animation.


  • Choujuu Densetsu Gestalt(1997/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #2.


  • Flanders no Inu(1997/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Vampire Hunter(1997~1998/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #1, #2, #4.


  • Kidou Senkan Nadesico(1996~1997/TV)
  1. Animation: #26.


  • Clamp Gakuen Tanteidan(1997)
  1. OP.


  • Mononoke Hime(1997/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Desire(1997/SS)
  1. OP Animation.


  • Final Fantasy Tactics(1997/PS)
  1. Monitor.


  • Gekiganger 3(1998/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Denkou Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian(1997~2000/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #52.
  2. Episode Direction: #52.
  3. Animation Direction: #52.


  • Ao no 6-gou(1998/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • EVE the Lost One(1998/SS)
  1. Special Animation.


  • Alexander Senki(1999/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Final Fantasy IX(2000/PS)
  1. Special Thanks.


  • Metropolis(2001/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Otogi Story Tenshi no Shippo(2001/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #11.


  • Final Fantasy(2001/Movie)
  1. Layout Artist(Joint).


  • Final Fantasy XI(2002/PS2)
  1. Motion Capture Animation Director.


  • Juuni Kokuki(2002~2003/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #8.


  • Hanjuku Hero 3D(2003/PS2)
  1. OP & ED Animation.
  2. Egg Monster Graphics.


  • Egg Monster Hero(2005/NDS)
  1. ED.


  • PopoloCrois(2003~2004/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #6(Credited as Togakushi Isuke - 戸隠伊助)
  2. Design Works(Credited as Togakushi Isuke - 戸隠伊助).
  3. Key Animation: #6(Credited as Togakushi Isuke - 戸隠伊助).


  • Hanjuku Hero 4: 7-Jin no Hanjuku Hero(2005/PS2)
  1. OP & ED Animation.


  • Musashiden II: Blade Master(2005/PS2)
  1. Storyboard: OP.


  • Gaiking Legend of Daiku Maryu(2006/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP.


  • Dawn of Mana(2006/Game)
  1. Facial Setting.


  • Final Fantasy IV(2007/NDS)
  1. Storyboard.


  • Subarashiki Kono Sekai(2007/NDS)
  1. Special Thanks.


  • Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII(2007/Game)
  1. Chief Continuity Designer.


  • Fullmetal Alchemist Tasogare no Shōjo(2009/Game)
  1. Artwork(Joint).


  • Final Fantasy XIII(2009/Game)
  1. Storyboard Director.


  • Tactics Ogre Wheel of Fortune(2010/PSP)
  1. Special Thanks.


  • Dragon Quest X(2012/Game)
  1. Storyboard.
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