Mitsuru Hongo

Mitsuru Hongo
本郷 みつる
Born (1959-10-12) October 12, 1959 (age 65)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesSato Mitsuru (郷 満)
Ushio Ranta (潮 乱太)
Shibuya Pochi (渋谷 ポチ)
Byōga Daisuke (猫賀 大介)
OccupationAnimation director
Years active1981–present
Known forCrayon Shin-chan
Chimpui

Mitsuru Hongo (本郷みつる, 本郷満, Hongō Mitsuru, born October 12, 1959) is a Japanese anime director of television and film.

Hongo originally worked at Ajiado as an animator but moved to Shin-Ei Animation where he directed Crayon Shin-chan. He left in 1996 and went on to direct Immortal Grand Prix, Outlaw Star, Reideen, Shamanic Princess, and The Candidate for Goddess. He also directed and wrote the screenplay for the feature film Sakura Wars: The Movie.

Hongo is a native of Tokyo but grew up in Niigata Prefecture.

Filmography (as director)

References

  1. ^ "Gunma-chan Mascot Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, October 3 Premiere". Anime News Network. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. ^ 柚木さんちの四兄弟。：「ベツコミ」マンガが今秋テレビアニメ化　癒やし系兄弟の4人暮らし　朱夏が制作. Mantan Web (in Japanese). April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.


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