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: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!?
Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle
Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange Friend
Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
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 Secret of Tsumiki Castle
Original Story
Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School
Original Story