Kazuaki Mouri

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Kazuaki Mouri(毛利 和昭) was born in 1957, in Okayama city. He was one of the main animators at Anime R, but then moved to Sudio Curtain and after "Yadamon" he and a few other Curtain people moved to sutdio Group Tac, he finally settled at OLM.

He worked on all the major Anime R projects: Votoms, Layzner, Sasuga no Sarutobi. Mentored the FX animator Toru Yoshida. Mouri’s Kanada School roots seemed out of fashion at the time with the growing interest in realism among Anime R stars Hiroyuki Okiura and Hiroshi Osaka. Mouri’s cuts are noted for the stretchy, rubbery limbs of his characters and comic exaggeration. He was a remarkably prolific animator during his peak1. Yadamon's episode #92 is a good showcase of his style.

He joined Masahiro Kase’s Studio Curtain at the beginning of the nineties. He appeared in all their major subcontracting projects: animating the arcade fight from Sukeban Deka, serving as “combat supervisor” on Noriyuki Nakamura’s Dragon Slayer OVA, and animating/storyboarding on a few of Curtain’s Yadamon episodes (72 is a solo KA). He also did kyara and AD for the distinctly Kanadaesque Pony Metal U-Gaim pilot, chief AD on the 90s Moomin reboot, AD on the anime cutscenes for the video game Time Gal, and a few cuts on Hiroyuki Kitakubo’s Black Magic M-66. After his work at Curtain Mouri wound up at OLM where he works alongside similarly-minded animator Masaaki Iwane on the Pokemon franchise1.

In the 80s/90s Mouri had particular interest in working on OPs and EDs, usually in collaboration with Anime R animators. Some examples include the Yusha Exkaiser ED, the Calimero OP, the Layzner OP, and the Mister Ajikko OP1.


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Works[edit]

  • SF Saiyuuki Starzinger(1978~1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help.
  2. In-betweens.


  • Yakyuukyou no Uta(1977~1979/TV)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Uchuu Majin Daikengou(1978~1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help.
  2. In-betweens.


  • Captain Future(1978~1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help: #13(NC).
    1. #13: 10 Cuts.


  • Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II(1978~1979/TV)
  1. In-betweens(NC).


  • Dokaben(1976~1979/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help; #163(NC).
    1. #163: 5 Cuts.
  2. In-betweens(NC).


  • Kagaku Bouken-tai Tansar 5(1979~1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help.
  2. In-betweens.


  • The Ultraman(1979~1980/TV)
  1. Animation: #36.
    1. #36: 37 Cuts.
  2. In-betweens(NC).
    1. Involved since the early episodes.


  • Kidou Senshi Gundam(1979~1980/TV)
  1. In-betweens(NC).


  • Toushi Gordian(1979~1981/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help(NC).
  2. In-betweens(NC).


  • Cyborg 009(1979~1980/TV)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Tsurikichi Sanpei(1980~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help: #5(NC), #9(NC), #13(NC), #17(NC), #21(NC), #33(NC), #54(NC), #56(NC), #79(NC), #92(NC).
    1. #5: 5 Cuts.
    2. #9: 14 Cuts.
    3. #13: 42 Cuts.
    4. #17: 24 Cuts.
    5. #21: 29 Cuts.
    6. #33: 20 Cuts.
    7. #54: 14 Cuts.
    8. #56: 26 Cuts.
    9. #79: 6 Cuts.
    10. #92: 2 Cuts.
  2. In-betweens: #7, #8, #13, #17.


  • Ganbare Gonbe(1980/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help: #6A.
    1. #6A: 15 Cuts.
  2. In-betweens.


  • Uchuu Taitei God Sigma(1980~1981/TV)
  1. In-betweens.


  • Wakakusa Monogatari(1980/TVSP)
  1. Key Animation.
    1. 22 Cuts.


  • Densetsu Kyojin Ideon(1980~1981/TV)
  1. Animation: #2(NC), #8, #13, #19(NC), #25, #33, #39(NC).
    1. #2: 37 Cuts, 2nd half fight scene, Lotta and Rin eating in the field till end of A-Part. Even though he did some key animation before, officially this episode is his first as a key animator.
    2. #8: 33 Cuts.
    3. #13: 57 Cuts.
    4. #19: 39 Cuts.
    5. #25: 86 Cuts.
    6. #33: 83 Cuts.
    7. #39: 8 Cuts. He, Yasuyoshi Uwai, Kawamura Yoshie, and Kishi Fumiko were credited as Taniguchi Moriyasu(Anime R president).


  • Hyakujuu-Ou GoLion(1981~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2(NC), #3(NC), #5(NC?), #6(NC), #8(NC), #10(NC), #15(NC), #21(NC).
    1. #2:
    2. #3:
    3. #5:
    4. #6: 14 Cuts.
    5. #8: One Cut.
    6. #10: 9 Cuts.
    7. #15:
    8. #21:
  2. In-betweens: #1(NC).
    1. #1: Just a bit.


  • Tetsujin 28-gou(1980~1981/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #29, #35, #42, #47.
    1. #29: 80 Cuts.
    2. #35: 69 Cuts.
    3. #42: 99 Cuts.
    4. #47:


  • Bremen 4: Jigoku no Naka no Tenshi-tachi(1981/TVSP)
  1. Key Animation(NC).
    1. 14 Cuts.


  • Taiyou no Kiba Dagram(1981~1983/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #1(Under Anime R name), #4, #9, #16, #22, #30, #36, #48, #60(NC), #67(NC).
    1. #1
    2. #4:
    3. #9:
    4. #16:
    5. #22:
    6. #30:
    7. #36:
    8. #48:
    9. #60: 18 Cuts.
    10. #67: 3 Cuts.


  • Urusei Yatsura(1981~1986/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #8, #18, #25, #33, #46.
    1. All under Anime R name(?).
    2. #8: 29 Cuts.
    3. #18:
    4. #25:
    5. #33:
    6. #46:


  • Manga Mito Kōmon(1981~1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation Help: #9.


  • Game Center Arashi(1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2, 5, #9, #13, #18, #22.
    1. All under Anime R name, except for #18.
    2. #2: 76 Cuts.
    3. #5: 49 Cuts.
    4. #9: 48 Cuts.
    5. #13: 45 Cuts.
    6. #18: 104 Cuts.
    7. #22: 45 Cuts.


  • Makyou Densetsu Acrobunch(1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #6(NC).
    1. #6: 12 Cuts.


  • Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Hatsudou-hen(1982/Movie)
  1. Animator.


  • Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Sesshoku-hen(1982/Movie)
  1. Animator.


  • Kagaku Kyuujo-tai TechnoVoyager(1982/TV)
  1. Key Animation(NC).


  • Maicching Machiko-sensei(1981~1983/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #47(NC).
    1. #47: 9 Cuts.


  • Cybot Robocchi(1982~1983/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2, #3, #7, #9, #14, #22.
    1. All under Anime R name.
    2. #2: 26 Cuts.
    3. #3: 12 Cuts.
    4. #7: 20 Cuts.
    5. #9: 12 Cuts.
    6. #14: 11 Cuts.
    7. #22: 16 Cuts.


  • Sasuga no Sarutobi(1982~1984/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #34(NC, Joint), #42, #48, #54(Joint), #60, #65, #69.
  2. Key Animation: #4(Under Anime R name), #12, #16, #24, #30, #34.
    1. #4:
    2. #12:
    3. #16:
    4. #24:
    5. #30:
    6. #34:
    7. #42:
    8. #48:
    9. #54:
    10. #60:
    11. #65:
    12. #69:


  • Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman(1983/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #4(NC), #15(Under Anime R name).
    1. #4: 6 Cuts.
    2. #15: 2 Cuts.


  • Soukou Kihei Votoms(1983~1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2(NC), #14(NC), #39(NC), #47(NC).
    1. #2:
    2. #14:
    3. #39:
    4. #47:


  • Miyuki(1983~1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #7(NC), #23(NC), #36(NC).


  • Psycho Armor Govarian(1983/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #15(Under Anime R name).
    1. #15:


  • Kikou Souseiki Mospeada(1983~1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #14(NC).
    1. #14: 13 Cuts.


  • Juusenki L-Gaim(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #14(NC).
    1. #14:


  • Captain Tsubasa(1983~1986/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #31(NC), #50(NC).
    1. #31: 7 Cuts.
    2. #50: 10 Cuts.


  • Choujikuu Kidan Southern Cross(1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #6(NC), #10(NC), #12(NC).
    1. #6: 83 Cuts.
    2. #10: 61 Cuts.
    3. #12: 9 Cuts.


  • Ranpou(1984/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #13A, #17A, #19B.
  2. Key Animation: #8A, #10A.
    1. #8A:
    2. #10A: 30 Cuts.
    3. #13A:
    4. #17A:
    5. #19B:


  • Futari Daka(1984/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #4(NC).
    1. #4: 5 Cuts.


  • Kikou Kai Galient(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #3(Under Anime R name).
    1. #3:


  • Chunko to Puuta no Energy Travel(1984/Short)
  1. Key Animation.
    1. A promotional video for Chubu Electric Power Company. Good luck finding it.


  • Galactic Patrol Lensman(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #12(NC).
    1. #12: 4 Cuts.


  • Chouriki Robo Galatt(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation(NC).
    1. 1 Cut only, episode number unknown.


  • Genmu Senki Leda(1985/OVA)
  1. Main Animator.


  • Creamy Lemon Part 4 Pop Chaser(1985/OVA)
  1. Key Animation(Under the name of Tsuburaya Eizou 円谷映三)


  • Gu Gu Ganmo(1985/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Mahou no Yousei Persia(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #42, #46, #47.
    1. All under the name of Anime R.
    2. #42: 15 Cuts.
    3. #46: 29 Cuts.
    4. #47: 11 Cuts.


  • Dream Hunter Rem(1985/OVA)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Karuizawa Syndrome(1985/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.
    1. 12 Cuts.


  • Time Gal(1985/Game)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Mahou no Star Magical Emi(1985~1986/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #6, #10, #19, #22, #33, #38.
    1. All under the name of Anime R.
    2. #6: 11 Cuts.
    3. #10: 20 Cuts.
    4. #19: 34 Cuts.
    5. #22: 13 Cuts.
    6. #33: 15 Cuts.
    7. #38: 7 Cuts.


  • Sei Juushi Bismarck(1984~1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #42.
    1. #42: 10 Cuts, background animation.


  • Choujuu Kishin Dancougar(1985/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #18.
    1. #18: 28 Cuts.


  • Kareika no Sekai no Ohanashi(1985/Short)
  1. Character Design.
  2. Animation Direction.
  3. Key Animation.
    1. About 40 Cuts.
    2. A promotional video for the Osaka Gas Comapny, 8 minuts, 700 frames. Good luck finding that.


  • Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner(1985~1986/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #21(Under the name of Anime R).
  2. Opening Animation: OP1, OP2.
  3. Character Draft(Ichiro only).


  • Dream Hunter Rem Special Version(1985/OVA)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. Animation Direction(Joint).
    1. Key Animated 26 cuts.


  • Mahou no Idol Pastel Yumi(1986/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #15.
    1. #15:


  • Choujikuu Romanesque Samy: Missing 99(1986/OVA)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
    1. Dragon's design.
  2. Key Animation(NC).
    1. 1 Cut.


  • Windaria(1986/Movie)
  1. Layout.
  2. Main Animator.


  • Dream Hunter Rem 2 Kiyomi Miko Gakuen no Youmu(1986/OVA)
  1. Character Design(Joint).


  • Pony Metal U-Gaim(1986/Self Produced)
  1. Character Design.
  2. Animation Direction.
  3. Key Animation.


  • Dream Hunter Rem 2 Yume Kakure Kubinashi Musha Densetsu(1987/OVA)
  1. Character Design(Joint).


  • Project A-Ko 2: Daitokuji Zaibatsu no Inbou(1987/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Kimagure Orange Road(1987~1988/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #8(Under Anime R name).
    1. #8: 15 Cuts.


  • Akai Koudan Zillion(1987/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #12, #17, #22, #27.
    1. #12: 46 Cuts.
    2. #17: 42 Cuts.


  • Black Magic M-66(1987/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Robot Carnival(1987/OVA)
  1. Animation Cooperation: #7.


  • Mister Ajikko(1987~1989/TV)
  1. Character Design(Joint): #76~.
  2. Animation Direction Chief(Joint): #76~.
  3. Opening Subtitle Animation.
  4. Animation Direction: #40, #45, #50, #60, #65, #70, #76, #90, #95.


  • Battle Royal High School(1987/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Heart Cocktail(1986~1988/TV)
  1. Animation Direction.


  • Dominion(1988~1989/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #2.


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


  • Yoroiden Samurai Troopers(1988~1989/TV)
  1. Opening Animator.


  • Kikou Ryohei Mellowlink(1988~1989/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Five Star Monogatari(1989/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Cleopatra D.C.(1989/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu(1989~1990/TV)
  1. Ending Animation: ED2.
  2. Key Animation: #1, #4, #6(Under the name of Mouri Shouwa 毛利昭和), #10, #13, #21, #25, #32.


  • Godzilla vs. Biollante(1989/Movie)
  1. Special Visual Effects Animator.


  • Yuusha Exkaiser(1990~1991/TV)
  1. Ending Animation.


  • New Dream Hunter Rem Yume no Keshitachi(1990/OVA)
  1. Character Design.
  2. Storyboard Cooperation.


  • Dragon Quest: Abel Yuusha Densetsu 2(1991/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #33, #34, #37, #41, #43.


  • Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula(1991/TV)
  1. Opening Key Animation: ~#32.
  2. Ending Key Animation: ~#32.


  • Tanoshii Muumin Ikka(1990~1991/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #69.


  • Tanoshii Muumin Ikka Bouken Nikki(1991~1992/TV)
  1. General Animation Direction.
  2. Animation Direction: #1, #12, #18, #22, #26.


  • New Dream Hunter Rem Satsuriku no Mugen Meikuu(1992/OVA)
  1. Character Design.


  • Calimero 2(1992~1993/TV)
  1. Opening Animation.


  • Dragon Slayer Eiyuu Densetsu: Ouji no Tabidachi(1992/OVA)
  1. Storyboard: #1(Joint).
  2. Special Supervision(特技監修).
  3. Key Animation: #1.


  • Yadamon(1992~1993/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #72, #135, #159.
  2. Episode Direction: #72, #135, #159.
  3. Animation Direction: #72, #135, #159.
  4. Animation: #72.
  5. Key Animation: #83, #135, #159.


  • Moldiver(1993/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #1.


  • Nintama Rantarō(1993~/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #9A, #15, #20A.


  • Ushio to Tora(1992~1993/OVA)
  1. Animation Direction: #10.


  • Jungle no Ouja Taa-chan(1993~1994/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #13, #30.
  2. Opening Unit Direction.


  • Twin Bee Win Bee no 1/8 Panic(1993/OVA)
  1. Animation Direction.


  • Dirty Pair Flash(1994/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #2, #6.


  • Metal Fighter Miku(1994/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #2.


  • Gusko Budori no Nikki(1994/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Garou Densetsu the Motion Picture(1994/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Akazukin Chacha(1994~1995/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #37.


  • Musekinin Kanchou Tylor(1994/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Crime Crackers(1994/PS)
  1. Layout Supervision.


  • Tobi! Isami(1995~1996/TV)
  1. Character Design.
  2. Animation Direction: #23(Joint), #25(Joint), #30(Joint), #38, #50(Joint).


  • Princess Minerva(1995/OVA)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Sailor Victory(1995/OVA)
  1. Character Design.
  2. Animation Direction: #1, #2.


  • YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō(1996~1998/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #22.


  • Mach GoGoGo 2(1997/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #22, #26, #29, #33.


  • Tenchi Muyou! Manatsu no Eve(1997/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Chou Tokkyuu Hikarian(1997~2000/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #26, #29, #72, #100, #102.


  • Kodomo no Omocha(1996~1998/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #80.


  • El Hazard: The Alternative World(1998/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #2, #4, #7, #10.


  • Dennou Sentai Voogie's Angel(1997~1998/OVA)
  1. Key Animation: #2.


  • Aa! Megami-sama!: Chichaitte Koto wa Benri da ne(1998~1999/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #1, #7, #8, #11.


  • Lost Universe(1998/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #5.
  2. Episode Direction: #5.
  3. Animation Direction: #2(Joint).


  • Akihabara Dennou-gumi(1998/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #15, #22.
  2. Episode Direction: #15, #22.


  • Pokemon: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu(1998/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Danjon Shoutenkai Densetsu no Ken Hajimemashita(1998/PS)
  1. Storyboard: Animation Part.
  2. Episode Direction: Animation Part.
  3. Animation Direction: Animation Part.


  • Susie-chan to Marvy(1999~2000/TV)
  1. Storyboard: #7, #8.


  • Pikacu no Fuu Yasumi 2000(1999/OVA)
  1. Storyboard: "Koori de Asobou".


  • Kyoro-chan(2000/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #46.


  • Pocket Monsters: Kesshoutou no Teiou Entei(2000/Movie)
  1. Storyboard(Joint).


  • Karakuri Kiden: Hiwou Senki(2000~2001/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #8.


  • Chikyuu Bouei Kazoku(2001/TV)
  1. Character Design.
  2. General Animation Direction.
  3. Animation Direction: #1, #2(Joint), #11, #13, an unbroadcasted episode, OP.


  • Pokemon Crystal: Raikou Ikazuchi no Densetsu(2001/TVSP)
  1. Key Animation: OP.


  • Pokemon: Mizu no Miyako no Mamorigami Latias to Latios(2002/Movie)
  1. Design Works(Joint).
  2. Storyboard(Joint).
  3. Animation Direction(Joint).
  4. Key Animation.


  • Pokemon Side Story(2002~2004/TV)
  1. Character Design: #18(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction: #1~#5.
  3. Key Animation: #1, #9, #10, #12.


  • Pokemon Advanced Generation: Nanayo no Negaiboshi Jirachi(2003/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction.


  • Croket!(2003~2005/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #27.


  • Pokemon Advanced Generation: Rekkuu no Houmonsha Deoxys(2004/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction.


  • Shin Angyo Onshi(2004/Movie)
  1. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Kyoushoku Soukou Guyver(2005~2006/TV)
  1. Key Animation: #13, #19.


  • Pokemon Advanced Generation: Pokemon Ranger to Umi no Ouji Manaphy(2006/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Doubutsu no Mori(2006/Movie)
  1. Design Works(Joint).
  2. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai(2007/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction.


  • Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Giratina to Sora no Hanataba Sheimi(2008/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e(2009/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Genei no Hasha Zoroark(2010/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Pokemon Best Wishes!(2010~2012/TV)
  1. Concept Design(Joint).


  • Inazuma Eleven: Saikyou Gundan Ogre Shuurai(2010/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Pokemon Best Wishes!: Victini to Shiroki Eiyuu Reshiram(2011/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Kyoukaisenjou no Horizon(2011/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP.


  • Inazuma Eleven Go: Kyuukyoku no Kizuna Gryphon(2011/Movie)
  1. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Pokemon Best Wishes! Season 2(2012~2013/TV)
  1. Anime Pokemon Design(Joint).


  • Pocket Monster Best Wishes: Kyurem vs Seikenshi Keldeo(2012/Movie)
  1. Character Design(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Inazuma Eleven Go vs. Danball Senki W(2012/Movie)
  1. Animation Direction(Joint).


  • Pockemon XY(2013~2015/TV)
  1. Anime Pokemon Design(Joint).


  • Pokemon XY: Hakai no Mayu to Diancie(2014/Movie)
  1. General Animation Direction(Joint).
  2. Key Animation.


  • Youkai Watch: Tanjou no Himitsu da Nyan!(2014/Movie)
  1. Key Animation.


  • Pokemon XY: Ring no Choumajin Hoopa(2015/Movie)
  1. Storyboard(Joint).
  2. General Animation Direction(Joint).
  3. Key Animation.


  • Pokemon XY&Z(2015~2016/TV)
  1. Anime Pokemon Design(Joint).
  2. Animation Direction: #8(Joint).
  3. Action Animation Direction: #7(Joint), #20.
  4. Key Animation: #20.


  • Pokemon Sun & Moon(2016~/TV)
  1. Anime Pokemon Design(Joint).
  2. Storyboard: #65.
  3. Episode Direction: #46, #54.
  4. Animation Direction: #11.
  5. Key Animation: #2, #43, #46.


  • Beyblade Burst(2016~2017/TV)
  1. Animation Direction: #35(Joint).


  • 100% Pascal-sensei(2017/TV)
  1. Key Animation: OP.
    1. OP: Solo-Animated(With 2nd KA).