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Takashi Yanase

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Takashi Yanase

Born February 6, 1919 — died October 13, 2013 · Kochi, Japan

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 20

Metropolis

Metropolis

2001 · Special Voice Appearance (voice)

A Thousand and One Nights

A Thousand and One Nights

1969 · Art Direction

Ringing Bell

Ringing Bell

1978 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman

Go! Anpanman

1988 · Creator

Little Jumbo

Little Jumbo

1977 · Director

Anpanman: Revive Banana Island!

Anpanman: Revive Banana Island!

2012 · Rabbit

The Rose and Joe

The Rose and Joe

1977 · Screenplay

Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow

Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow

1997 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars

Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars

2009 · Creator

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

2006 · Creator

Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble

Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble

2007 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present

Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present

2023 · Original Story

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

2010 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack

1990 · Writer

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle

1992 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

1994 · Original Story

The Kindly Lion

The Kindly Lion

1970 · Director

Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes

Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes

1996 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles

Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles

2011 · (voice)

Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope

Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope

2014 · Creator

Crew 18

Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure

Go! Anpanman: Bulbul's Big Treasure Hunt Adventure

2017 · Creator

Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope

Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope

2014 · Creator

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song

2010 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix

Go! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix

2010 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!?

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!?

2009 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars

Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars

2009 · Creator

Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble

Anpanman: Purun, the Soap Bubble

2007 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears

Go! Anpanman: Kokin-chan and the Blue Tears

2006 · Creator

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie

2006 · Creator

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tsukiko to Shiratama - Tokimeki Dancing

Sore Ike! Anpanman: Tsukiko to Shiratama - Tokimeki Dancing

2004 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Sushi-roll Maki-chan and Gold Kamameshidon

Go! Anpanman: Sushi-roll Maki-chan and Gold Kamameshidon

2002 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Amazing Naganegiman and Yakisobapanman

Go! Anpanman: The Amazing Naganegiman and Yakisobapanman

2001 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Song and dance fun

Go! Anpanman: Song and dance fun

2000 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange Friend

Go! Anpanman: Anpanman and his Strange Friend

1998 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow

Go! Anpanman: The Pyramid of the Rainbow

1997 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and the 3-"Bai" Punch

1996 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes

Go! Anpanman: The Flying Picture Book and the Glass Shoes

1996 · Creator

Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure

Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure

1993 · Creator

Writing 12

Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun

Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun

2024 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present

Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present

2023 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival

Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival

2022 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Flurry and the Land of Clouds

Go! Anpanman: Fluffy Flurry and the Land of Clouds

2021 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Roll and Lola's Floating Castle

2002 · Original Story

Mighty Cat Masked Niyander

Mighty Cat Masked Niyander

2000 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

Go! Anpanman: The Lyrical Magical Witch's School

1994 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle

Go! Anpanman: The Secret of Tsumiki Castle

1992 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Dokin-chan's Doki Doki Calendar

Go! Anpanman: Dokin-chan's Doki Doki Calendar

1991 · Original Story

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack

Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack

1990 · Writer

Ringing Bell

Ringing Bell

1978 · Original Story

The Rose and Joe

The Rose and Joe

1977 · Screenplay

Directing 4

Go! Anpanman: Everyone Get Together! Anpanman World

Go! Anpanman: Everyone Get Together! Anpanman World

1994 · Director

Pocket no Naka de

Pocket no Naka de

1986 · Director

Little Jumbo

Little Jumbo

1977 · Director

The Kindly Lion

The Kindly Lion

1970 · Director

Art 1

A Thousand and One Nights

A Thousand and One Nights

1969 · Art Direction

Creator 1

Go! Anpanman

Go! Anpanman

1988 · Creator

Acting 5

Anpanman: Revive Banana Island!

Anpanman: Revive Banana Island!

2012 · Rabbit

Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles

Go! Anpanman: Rescue! Kokorin and the Star of Miracles

2011 · (voice)

Anpanman to Hajimeyou! Rhythm De Dekirukana

Anpanman to Hajimeyou! Rhythm De Dekirukana

2009 · (voice)

Metropolis

Metropolis

2001 · Special Voice Appearance (voice)

Watashi no Seishun Note

Watashi no Seishun Note

1985 · Self