Writing

Tomoko Konparu

Born March 13, 1956 · Nara, Nara, Japan (age 70)

Tomoko Konparu (金春 智子, Konparu Tomoko, born March 13, 1956) is an anime screenwriter from Nara, Japan. She graduated from the Department of Foreign Language at Sophia University. She is the ex-wife of screenwriter Hideo Takayashiki.

Known For

The Rose of VersaillesThe Rose of Versailles · 2025
The Rose of Versailles
7.02025
MovieAnimationRomance
In an age of revolution, Marie Antoinette and her protector Oscar François de Jarjayes face tough choices as women growing into their distinct roles.
Urusei Yatsura: Only YouUrusei Yatsura: Only You · 1983
Urusei Yatsura: Only You
6.21983
MovieAnimationRomance
Six-year-old Ataru steps on Elle's shadow during an impromptu game of shadow-tag; in Elle's culture, this is viewed as a marriage proposal. Eleven years later, Elle returns to Earth in order to marry Ataru — by which time not only had he forgotten the events of his childhood, but he was also going out with Lum. The rest of the plot focuses on Lum's attempts to prevent the marriage.
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space AdventureDr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure · 1982
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
6.31982
MovieAnimationComedy
When local teacher Midori Yamabuki receives an emergency summons to her home planet it turns out to be a trap devised by galactic warlord Dr. Mashirito, and it's up to Dr. Senbei Norimaki and a group of students (including his robot daughter Arale) to venture into space to save her.
Urusei Yatsura: Always My DarlingUrusei Yatsura: Always My Darling · 1991
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
5.71991
MovieAnimationAction
Lupika, an alien princess, is in love with a tofu seller. To make him love her too (at least, announce his love. He obviously fears the social taboo of a tofu vendor marrying a princess), she needs to get a love potion, which is in a certain temple. Legend has it that the only person that can obtain this love potion is the most lecherous man in the universe. That man turns out to be Ataru Moroboshi. Lupika kidnaps Ataru to make him get the potion, and Lum and her friends go out to search for Ataru.
Urusei Yatsura: The Final ChapterUrusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter · 1988
Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter
6.01988
MovieActionAdventure
It seems that Lum's grandfather made an agreement that should he have a daughter, she would be married to a traveling merchant that he met. Now, the merchant has come to collect due. Ataru is tricked into thinking that Lum wants to leave, and so, in a moment of anger, says he hates her. Arguments erupt, and Lum decides that she must know the truth of Atarus feelings. As for all the questions of importance for the Onis, a game of tag begins, one that Ataru can win simply by telling Lum I Love You. However, in the end his pride may end up dooming him. So begins the series of events that will at long last decide the future and fate of Ataru and Lum.
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My LoveUrusei Yatsura: Remember My Love · 1985
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
5.71985
MovieScience FictionAnimation
The third film finds Ataru transformed into a pink hippopotamus, which sends Lum chasing after the wicked magician responsible, with catastrophic results. With Lum gone, her friends decide that there is no reason to remain, and so Tomobiki slowly returns to normal. The highlight of the film is a high speed chase scene with an angry Lum flying after the mysterious Ruu through the city at night and into a hall of mirrors (and illusion ). Ataru's true feelings for Lum are probably more obvious in this film than any of the others.
Touch 4: Miss Lonely YesterdayTouch 4: Miss Lonely Yesterday · 1998
Touch 4: Miss Lonely Yesterday
4.81998
MovieAnimation
This fourth movie takes place a couple of years after the series. Minami and Tatsuya are both in college now. Different colleges, I might add. Tatsuya has quit playing baseball. Nitta is still pursuing Minami. And Tatsuya has a mysterious girl named Kaori at his college that seems to like him. So, how will all this affect the relationship between Minami and Tatsuya?
Yona Yona PenguinYona Yona Penguin · 2009
Yona Yona Penguin
5.32009
MovieFamilyAnimation
Rintaro directs a tale of three children who visit a land of wonder. This is the first "3D anime" that Madhouse has produced. Oh, and there are penguins.

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Nodame CantabileNodame Cantabile · 2007
Nodame Cantabile
8.02007
SeriesAnimationComedy
Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist; not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Chiaki from leaving for Europe is his fear of flying. As a result, he's grounded in Japan. During his 4th year at Japan's top music university, Chiaki happens to meet Noda Megumi—or as she refers to herself, Nodame. On the surface, she seems to be an unkempt girl with no direction in life. However, when Chiaki hears Nodame play the piano for the first time, he is in awe at the kind of music she plays. To Chiaki's dismay, Nodame moves into the apartment next to his and finds out that she is head-over-heels in love with him.

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