Osamu Kobayashi

Biography

Osamu Kobayashi (小林 治, Kobayashi Osamu) (January 10, 1964 – April 17, 2021) was a Japanese animator, illustrator, mechanic designer, and animation director. He originally directed avant-garde shorts and music videos for Studio 4°C and has more recently done two TV series for Madhouse Studios. Not to be confused with the animation director of the same name who founded Ajia-do Animation Works.

Directed

1. Naruto Shippūden (2007) — Director
2. Dororo (2019) — Director
3. Gurren Lagann (2007) — Director
4. Lupin the 3rd (1971) — Director
5. Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010) — Director
6. Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad (2004) — Director
7. Ani*Kuri15 (2007) — Director
8. Paradise Kiss (2005) — Director
9. Ani*Kuri15 (2008) — Director
10. The Mystic Archives of Dantalian (2011) — Director
11. Kemonozume (2006) — Director
12. End of the World (2002) — Director
13. Someday's Dreamers (2003) — Director
14. Rinshi!! Ekoda-chan (2019) — Director
15. Deep Imagination (2006) — Director
16. Digital Juice (2002) — Director
17. HYPERSONIC Music Club (2023) — Director