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Tetsuo Hirakawa

Born November 13, 1979 · Chiba, Japan (age 46)

Tetsuo Hirakawa (平川 哲生, Hirakawa Tetsuo, November 13, 1979) is a Japanese animator, screenwriter and anime director born in Chiba Prefecture. He joined Madhouse in 2002 after graduating from college. After participating in many works as an animator, he made his directorial debut in 2009 with The River's Light (Kawa no Hikari). Since then, he has been active as a freelance director and screenwrite…

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The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeThe Girl Who Leapt Through Time · 2006
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
7.82006
MovieFantasyAnimation
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret IslandOne Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island · 2005
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
7.22005
MovieActionAnimation
The Straw Hats visit a recreational island, run by Baron Omatsuri, who asks them to complete a series of ordeals if they wish to stay on the island. Luffy accepts and the Straw Hats work together to complete them, but as the island's mysteries unfold, their lives and friendships are put to the test. It's up to Luffy to stop the Baron's plot and keep his crew together.
BubbleBubble · 2022
Bubble
7.32022
MovieAnimationAdventure
In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.
Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo!Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo! · 2006
Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo!
7.52006
MovieComedyAnimation
Something sinister's afoot in Kasukabe. Shin-chan doesn't know what it is, but he's pretty sure it involves samba-dancing doppelgängers.
Summer Days with CooSummer Days with Coo · 2007
Summer Days with Coo
7.82007
MovieAnimationFantasy
A small, lone Kappa miraculously survives over 200 years into modern day Japan, when he is found by young Koichi. Coo, who is secretly adopted by Koichi's family, searches with his new human friend for unpopulated places in hopes of finding any remaining of his kind.
ColorfulColorful · 2010
Colorful
7.22010
MovieAnimationDrama
Upon reaching the train station to death, a dejected soul is informed that he is lucky and will have another chance at life. He is placed in the body of a 14-year-old boy named Kobayashi Makoto, who has just committed suicide. Watched over by a neutral spirit named Purapura, the soul must figure out what his greatest sin and mistake in his former life was, before his time limit in Makoto's body runs out. He also has a number of other lesser duties he must complete, such as understanding what led Makoto to commit suicide in the first place and learning how to enjoy his second chance at life.
Afro Samurai: ResurrectionAfro Samurai: Resurrection · 2009
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
6.92009
MovieAnimationAction
Afro Samurai avenged his father and found a life of peace. But the legendary master is forced back into the game by a beautiful and deadly woman from his past. The sparks of violence dropped along Afro’s bloody path now burn out of control – and nowhere are the flames of hatred more intense than in the eyes of Sio.
Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri: 3 Minutes ChargeCrayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri: 3 Minutes Charge · 2005
Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri: 3 Minutes Charge
6.72005
MovieAnimationComedy
After a noodle-loving time traveler shows up, Shin-chan and his parents transform into superheroes, fighting monsters three minutes in the future!

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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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