Yugo Serikawa

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Yugo Serikawa

Born June 20, 1931 · Koishikawa-ku

Died October 4, 2000 · aged 69

Yugo Serikawa was a Japanese animator and director known for his work in the anime industry during the 1960s and 1970s. Serikawa's contributions were instrumental in shaping early Japanese animation, and his works remain influential in the anime genre.

Known For

The Monster of FrankensteinThe Monster of Frankenstein · 1981
The Monster of Frankenstein
6.81981
MovieHorrorAnimation
In an ill-fated attempt to harness the forces of nature, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster. This gentle giant roams the countryside in search of a peaceful life, but is finally overcome with loneliness and despair as his fearsome visage strikes terror in the minds of young and old alike.
Twelve MonthsTwelve Months · 1980
Twelve Months
6.91980
MovieFantasyAnimation
A young queen requests a bouquet of snowdrop flowers for New Year's Day in exchange for a reward. One greedy woman sends her stepdaughter, whom she does not like, to look for the flowers in a cold forest, knowing the task will be impossible for her. The girl almost freezes to death in the forest, but she is rescued by the spirits of the Twelve Months, who create spring around her. The girl is able to deliver the bouquet to the queen, but others want a share of the reward.
Mazinger Z vs. Doctor HellMazinger Z vs. Doctor Hell · 1974
Mazinger Z vs. Doctor Hell
8.01974
MovieScience FictionAction
Episode 57 "Dr. Hell Occupies Japan" of the original TV show, shown as a movie.
The Panda's Great AdventureThe Panda's Great Adventure · 1973
The Panda's Great Adventure
6.01973
MovieAnimationComedy
A young panda prince is found unworthy by his mother the Queen, and expelled from the forest. In his journey, he battles dangerous enemies and gets captures and forced to work in a circus.
Battlefield of the Space SaucersBattlefield of the Space Saucers · 1975
Battlefield of the Space Saucers
6.31975
MovieActionAdventure
Duke Freed is an alien who has escaped to Earth after his home planet was invaded by the armies of Great King Yarban. Five years have passed and now Yarban's daughter, Princess Teronna, is on a mission to find both Duke and his spaceship Grendizer by invading our planet with their fleet of flying saucers. The pilot movie of Grendizer. It is about Duke Fleed, a fugitive of the planet fleed, who was kicked out of his planet by the Armies of Vega. Fleed and the daughter of the king of Vega we in love before the war between their planets. The armies of Vega continue their fight with Duke Fleed.
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed DragonThe Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon · 1963
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
6.91963
MovieAnimationFamily
In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance.
Cyborg 009 and the Monster WarsCyborg 009 and the Monster Wars · 1967
Cyborg 009 and the Monster Wars
4.91967
MovieActionAnimation
Cyborg 009 and his team are re-united to fight the latest menace from the Black Ghost. Before they can tackle their foe the team must overcome an army of monsters sent to stop them, including giant jellyfish, stingrays, plesiosaurs and treacherous cyborgs.
Cyborg 009Cyborg 009 · 1966
Cyborg 009
5.11966
MovieActionScience Fiction
Cyborg 009 movie based on the manga of the same name. Features 009's origin and an epic battle against Black Ghost and their evil robot forces.

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CalimeroCalimero · 1974
Calimero
5.81974
SeriesAnimationFamily
Calimero is an Italian/Japanese cartoon about a charming, but hapless anthropomorphized cartoon chicken; the only black one in a family of yellow chickens. He wears half of his egg shell still on his head. Calimero originally appeared on the Italian television show Carosello on July 14, 1963, and soon became a popular icon in Italy. The characters were later licensed in Japan as an anime series, twice. The first was made by Toei Animation and ran from October 15, 1974 to September 30, 1975, and the second, with new settings and characters, was made in 1992. Altogether, 99 Japanese episodes were made. The series mostly consists of the many adventures of Calimero and his friends as they solve mysteries and make documentaries. However, their adventures usually get them into quite a bit of trouble. The first series was also broadcast on European networks such as TROS, ZDF and RTL II or TVE.

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