Mihiro Yamaguchi
Directing
Born 1962-12-26 · Japan
Mamoru Kanbe is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist known for his work on various television series and films. He began his career in the animation industry in the early 1980s, contributing to notable projects such as Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) as a production assistant. Kanbe has directed episodes for series including Elfen Lied (2004) and The Promised Neverland (2019). His directorial debut came with Elfen Lied, where he served as the series director. Kanbe's work is characterized by dynamic storytelling and a strong visual style.
Crew

Haigakura
Director

My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer
Director

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
Director

Kemono Jihen
Director

Diary of Our Days at the Breakwater
Director

The Helpful Fox Senko-san
Director

We Never Learn: BOKUBEN
Director

Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern Part 1
Second Unit Director

Black Clover
Key Animation

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Director

Yuri!!! on Ice
Director

Alderamin on the Sky
Director

Rage of Bahamut
Director

Date A Live
Director

Transformers: Armada
Director

Kaze no Yojimbo
Director

Fighting Spirit
Storyboard Artist

Fighting Spirit
Director

Virgin Fleet
Director

Initial D
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