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Seiji Arihara

Known for

Directing

Born

January 1, 1948 (age 78)

Birthplace

Akita Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Seiji Arihara (有原 誠治, Arihara Seiji, born in 1948) is a Japanese anime director, storyboarder, screenwriter and former animator. He was born in Akita prefecture. After working at Shin-Ei Animation, he moved to Mushi Production where he stayed for a long time until he left.

Best known work

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
1980
Romeo's Blue Skies
Romeo's Blue Skies
1995
Kayoko's Diary
Kayoko's Diary
1991
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
1977
Nagasaki 1945 ~ The Angelus Bells
Nagasaki 1945 ~ The Angelus Bells
2005
Raining Fire
Raining Fire
1988
Humanoid Monster Bem
Humanoid Monster Bem
2006
On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure
On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure
1993
Wonder Beat Scramble
Wonder Beat Scramble
1986
Tales from the Snow Country
Tales from the Snow Country
2000

Filmography

  1. 2006

    Humanoid Monster BemTV

    Storyboard

  2. 2005

    Nagasaki 1945 ~ The Angelus Bells

    Director, Writer

  3. 2002

    The War of the Girl

    Director

  4. 2000

    Tales from the Snow Country

    Director

  5. 1995

    Romeo's Blue SkiesTV

    Storyboard Artist

  6. 1994

    Song of Raiyantsuuri

    Storyboard, Layout, Director, Screenplay

  7. 1993

    On a Paper Crane - Tomoko's Adventure

    Director, Storyboard, Screenplay

  8. 1991

    Kayoko's Diary

    Director, Writer

  9. 1988

    Raining Fire

    Director, Screenplay

  10. 1986

    Wonder Beat ScrambleTV

    Director

  11. 1980

    The Wonderful Adventures of NilsTV

    Key Animation

  12. 1977

    Tenguri, Boy of the Plains

    Animation

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