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Yasuhiro Takeda

Born September 12, 1957 (age 69)

Yasuhiro Takeda is an anime director and founding member of Gainax; for most of his career, he was General Manager. He was also a two-time chair of the Nihon SF Convention.

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Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's EndGurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End · 2008
Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End
★ 7.62008
MovieActionComedy
Simon and Kamina live in an underground city monitored by the village chief. When Simon stumbles upon an artifact and beastmen invade from the surface, Simon and Kamina rebel against them.
Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are StarsGurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars · 2009
Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars
★ 7.92009
MovieActionScience Fiction
Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!
Diebuster: The MovieDiebuster: The Movie · 2006
Diebuster: The Movie
★ 7.12006
MovieActionDrama
Nono is a clumsy waitress who dreams of becoming a space pilot. One day, she meets Lal'C Melk Mark, a member of the elite psychic pilot team "Topless." But when space monsters appear from out of nowhere to wreak havoc on Mars, Lal'C calls out her Buster Machine—codenamed "Dix-Neuf"—to subdue the threat. During a battle with a Space Monster, Lal'C gets the surprise of her life when she sees Nono use her super-strength to help Dix-Neuf destroy the alien. From that point, Nono hangs along with Lal'C in hopes of becoming a member of Topless.
Daicon Film's Return of UltramanDaicon Film's Return of Ultraman · 1983
Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman
★ 6.01983
MovieActionScience Fiction
The final fan-made Ultraman short film directed by Hideaki Anno. Based on The Return of Ultraman series.
Gunbuster: The MovieGunbuster: The Movie · 2006
Gunbuster: The Movie
★ 7.22006
MovieAnimationAction
Noriko Takaya's dream is to become a space pilot like her father, who died when she was young after an attack by alien forces in deep space. After entering Okinawa Girls Space Pilot High School, she must persuade everyone, especially herself, that she can fulfill her goal and become an accomplished pilot despite being just an ordinary girl.
Orochi Strikes AgainOrochi Strikes Again · 1985
Orochi Strikes Again
1985
MovieActionScience Fiction
The mythical eight-headed serpent Orochi was created by aliens, which invaded Earth in ancient times. 2000 years later, they dispatch the Orochi again to destroy Japan and the rest of the world. Only a team of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and a scientist can destroy it.
Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoDragon Quest Fantasia Video · 1988
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
1988
MovieAdventureFantasy
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video is a direct-to-video live action production of the Dragon Quest series that was released by Enix in 1988. A silent reinterpretation of different elements of the Erdrick trilogy games set to various music from the games composed by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The video was planned and produced by Toshio Okada, who was then the head of anime studio Gainax, who worked on the movie's special effects, and Tohokushinsha Film.
Kaiketsu NōtenkiKaiketsu Nōtenki · 1982
Kaiketsu Nōtenki
1982
MovieAction
Private detective Ken Hayakawa wanders in search of the organization that murdered his best friend. When there is trouble, he transforms into the motorcycle-riding superhero Notenki.

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GunbusterGunbuster · 1988
Gunbuster
★ 7.71988
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as "Space Monsters." These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and closer to discovering Earth. In response, humanity develops giant fighting robots piloted by hand-picked youth from around the world. Shortly after the discovery of the aliens, Noriko Takaya, the daughter of a famous deceased space captain, enters a training school despite her questionable talents as a pilot. There, she meets her polar opposite, the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, and is unexpectedly made to work together with her as they attempt to overcome the trauma of war as well as their own emotions.

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