Visual Effects

Takashi Sogabe

Takashi Sogabe (曽我部 孝, Sogabe Takashi) is a Japanese animator, animatiorn director and director. Also known as: Tateru Namikaze (波風 立流), Tatsushi Namikaze (波風 立志) and Tsukasa Tarunaga (垂永 士). He also used the pseudonyms 住石 亜蘭 and 住石 阿嵐 (at least in Runway de Waratte), which are a pun of Alan Smithee.

Known For

Macross Plus: The MovieMacross Plus: The Movie · 1995
Macross Plus: The Movie
★ 7.01995
MovieActionAdventure
Three decades after the great war between the humans and the Zentradi, the U.N. government is developing new technologies to use in their transforming fighter aircraft by running tests on the colony planet Eden. Military test pilots and former childhood friends, loose cannon Isamu Alva Dyson and the Zentradi mixed race Guld Goa Bowman, are selected to each pilot a new aircraft (Shinsei Industries' YF-19 & General Galaxy's YF-21) for Project Super Nova, to choose the newest successor to the VF-11 Thunderbolt variable fighter which is currently still in use by the U.N. Spacy military forces. Their own personal grudges end up disrupting the tests, and begin to wreak havoc on the program.
BirthBirth · 1984
Birth
★ 6.91984
MovieAnimationDrama
Aqualoid was a prosperous planet, but an attack from a mysterious life force, the Inorganics, transforms it into a post-apocalyptic shell of its former self. When Nam finds a mysterious sword, he is suddenly the object of a planet-wide chase. With the Inorganics closing in, will Nam and his friends discover the secret of the sword and save their world? Or will they destroy Aqualoid in favor of a new Birth?
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal FantasyGalaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy · 1998
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
★ 6.51998
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
Tetsuro believed he was freeing the Earth from the clutches of the Metanoid Empire’s tyranny. Yet one year after his return, Tetsuro is a prisoner of a new tyrant, and this one’s human! However, Maetel and the 999 swoop into the boy’s rescue. With his freedom, gun, and trusty hat returned to him, Tetsuro reaffirms his desire to save his home. But a new darkness is rising to swallow the light, and one of its agents has him in her sights. Before the train can depart for a new destination, Tetsuro will have to face the deadly knight Helmazaria!
Grey: Digital TargetGrey: Digital Target · 1986
Grey: Digital Target
★ 4.81986
MovieScience FictionAnimation
Grey is a laconic trooper in a rough, futuristic military system which rewards success in battle with high pay and promotions, but only three precent of troopers live long enough for the final goal - citizenship, and the chance for a life above the misery of most of the populace. Grey has managed to keep coming back alive, even earning the nickname Grey Death, but is the society he's fought for worth it
Ghost Sweeper MikamiGhost Sweeper Mikami · 1994
Ghost Sweeper Mikami
★ 6.11994
MovieAnimationAction
Meet Mikami - the SEXY leader of one of Japan's most successful independent ghost-busting agencies. Together with her eclectic team of exorcists, she's prepared to do battle with any supernatural adversary - but only for the right price! When an ancient spirit enlists her aid to deal with a re-incarnated foe, Mikami gets more than she bargained for. As the wicked Nosferatu - a vampire lord able to absorb the very life essence of his victims - begins to turn the city's inhabitants into mindless zombies, Mikami's team must race against time to save Tokyo from destruction. Watch The Ultimate Vampire Slayer in this fast, fun and furious supernatural action-adventure!
Twin Signal: Family GameTwin Signal: Family Game · 1996
Twin Signal: Family Game
★ 6.61996
MovieScience FictionAction
Signal, a robot companion built for Nobuhiko, is attacked by Pulse, one the its creator's previous prototypes. Reprogrammed by Dr. Otoi's mysterious rival, Pulse is loaded down with weapons and sent on a mission by Otoi: steal the most recent robot technology, and obliterate anything that gets in his way.
Hunter x HunterHunter x Hunter · 1999
Hunter x Hunter
★ 8.41999
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
Gon Freecss discovers that the father he had always been told was dead was actually alive the whole time. Ging is a famous Hunter: an individual who has proven themself an elite member of humanity. Gon becomes determined to follow in his father's footsteps, pass the rigorous Hunter Examination.
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZexalYu-Gi-Oh! Zexal · 2011
Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal
★ 7.32011
SeriesAnimationComedy
When aspiring duelist Yuma meets Astral, a mysterious visitor from another universe, it seems like destiny. Yuma needs Astral to teach him how to duel, and Astral needs Yuma to help him regain his memories!

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Twin SignalTwin Signal · 1996
Twin Signal
★ 8.01996
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Robotics expert Dr. Otoi built Signal to be a powerful companion for his young grandson, Nobuhiko. However, a mishap during Signal's programming led to an unexpected glitch. Every time Nobuhiko sneezes, Signal transforms from a temperamental adult robot into an adorable, chocolate-loving little baby. Despite this little problem, days are usually happy and fun around the Otoi household, where robots, people and animals live in harmony. Except for the occasional feud over house cleaning chores or the affections of the female robot Elara. everything is relatively peaceful. However, one day Signal is attacked by Pulse, one the Doctor's previous creations and the prototype for Signal. Despite being critically nearsighted, Pulse is loaded down with weapons and has been reprogrammed by Dr. Otoi's mysterious rival. He's on a mission to steal the most recent robot technology, and obliterate anything that gets in his way.

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