Takashi Yanase
Born: 1919-02-06
Birthplace: Kochi, Japan
Biography
Takashi Yanase was a Japanese writer, poet, illustrator and lyricist. He was best known as the creator of the picture book and animated series Anpanman. Yanase was chairman of the Japan Cartoonists Association from May 2000 to 2012.
Known For
Metropolis
A Thousand and One Nights
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival
Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack
Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars
Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie
Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle
Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles
Top Movie Credits
Metropolis
Special Voice Appearance (voice)
A Thousand and One Nights
Art Direction
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
Original Story
Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival
Original Story
Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie
Creator
Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle
Original Story