Gorō Taniguchi (谷口 悟朗, Taniguchi Gorō, born October 18, 1966) is a Japanese anime director, writer, producer and storyboard artist, who is among Sunrise's noted directors. He was born in Nisshin, Aichi, Japan.
Gorō Taniguchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 18, 1966 Nisshin, Aichi, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation(s) | Anime director, writer, producer and storyboard artist |
| Notable work | S-CRY-ed Code Geass Planetes One Piece Film: Red |
Works
editAnime television series
edit- Zettai Muteki Raijin-Oh (storyboards, episode direction, background production; 1991)
- Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger (storyboards, episode direction; 1992)
- Nekketsu Saikyo Gozaurer (storyboards, episode direction; 1993)
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam (storyboards, episode direction; 1994)
- Jūsenshi Gulkeeva (storyboards, episode direction; 1995)
- New Mobile Report Gundam Wing (storyboards; 1995)
- Brave Command Dagwon (storyboards, episode direction; 1996)
- After War Gundam X (storyboards; 1996)
- Reideen the Superior (storyboards, episode direction; 1996)
- The King of Braves GaoGaiGar (storyboards, episode direction; 1997)
- Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo (storyboards; 1997)
- Gasaraki (assistant director, storyboards, episode direction; 1998)
- Infinite Ryvius (director, storyboards, episode direction; 1999)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (storyboard for episode 15; 2000)
- s-CRY-ed (director, storyboards, episode direction; 2001)
- Daigunder (storyboards, 2002)
- Shinkon Gattai Godannar: 1st (storyboards of ep. 3; 2003)
- Planetes (director, storyboards management, episode direction; 2003)
- Mai-HiME (creative producer; 2004)
- Honey and Clover (storyboards of ep. 5; 2005)
- Gun x Sword (director, storyboards; 2005)
- SoltyRei (planning coordinator; 2005)
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (director, original story, storyboards management; 2006)
- Bamboo Blade (guest appearance; 2007)
- Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 (director, original story; 2008)
- Linebarrels of Iron (creative producer; 2008)
- Dogs: Stray Dogs Howling in the Dark (production assistance; 2009)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal (storyboards for episodes 3 and 9; 2011)
- Fantasista Doll (creative producer; 2013)
- Space Dandy (storyboards for episodes 7 and 14; 2014)
- Maria the Virgin Witch (director; 2015)[1]
- Active Raid (chief director; 2016)[2]
- ID-0 (director; 2017)[3]
- Revisions (director; 2019)[4]
- Back Arrow (director, co-creator; 2021)[5]
- Skate-Leading Stars (chief director; 2021)[6]
- Estab Life: Great Escape (original concept, creative supervision; 2022)[7]
Anime films
edit- Jungle Taitei - Yūki ga Mirai o Kaeru (director, 2009)
- Code Geass Lelouch of the Re;surrection (director; 2019)[8]
- One Piece Film: Red (director, storyboard; 2022)[9]
- Bloody Escape (original concept, director, screenplay; 2024)[10]
Original video animations
edit- One Piece: Defeat The Pirate Ganzack (director; 1998) (special production of Super Jump Anime Tour)
- Kanzen Shōri Daitei Ō (storyboards; 2001)
Manga
edit- Code Geass: Jet-Black Renya (original script; 2010–2013)[11]
- Atrail - Nisekawiteki Nichijou to Senmitsu Element (original script; 2015–2018)
Video games
edit- Estab Life: Unity Memories (original concept, creative supervision; TBA)[7]
Notes and references
edit- ^ Loo, Egan (September 1, 2014). "Hisako Kanemoto Stars in I.G's Maria the Virgin Witch Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 7, 2015). "Code Geass Director Taniguchi Makes Active Raid TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (August 7, 2016). "Geass Director Taniguchi's World Cosplay Summit Anime Revealed as ID-0 With Range Murata". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 8, 2018). "Fuji-TV Reveals Revisions Anime With Goro Taniguchi, Shirogumi". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 28, 2019). "Code Geass Helmer Goro Taniguchi, Promare Writer Kazuki Nakashima Make Back Arrow TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (December 1, 2019). "Code Geass & Black Butler Creators, J.C. Staff Make Skate-Leading Stars TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ a b Loo, Egan (January 20, 2022). "Goro Taniguchi's Estab-Life Project Unfolds as April TV Anime, Game, Anime Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (August 3, 2018). "Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch Sequel Is One February 2019 Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan; Hodgkins, Crystalyn (November 21, 2021). "Code Geass' Goro Taniguchi Directs One Piece Film Red Opening on August 6, 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (March 22, 2023). "Polgyon Pictures Produces New Bloody Escape Anime Film with Director Goro Taniguchi". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 7, 2009). "Code Geass: Shikkoku no Renya Manga to Launch in 2010 (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
External links
edit- Gorō Taniguchi at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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