Yoichi Kotabe
Visual Effects · Animation · Key Animation · Character Designer
Born Sep 15, 1936 · Taipei, Taiwan
Active 1963–present
Yōichi Kotabe is a Japanese animator and character designer, best known for his work on classic anime of the 1960s and 1970s, the Super Mario video game series, and the Pokémon franchise in television and film.
Filmography
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) — Animation SupervisorPokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) — Animation SupervisorPokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) — Animation SupervisorPokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) — Animation SupervisorPokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) — Animation SupervisorPokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006) — Animation SupervisorPokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) — Animation SupervisorPokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004) — Animation SupervisorKirby: Right Back at Ya! (2001) — Animation SupervisorPikachu's PikaBoo (2001) — Animation SupervisorPikachu & Pichu (2000) — Animation SupervisorPikachu's Vacation (1998) — Animation SupervisorPokémon (1997) — Animation SupervisorSuper Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach (1986) — Character DesignerWarriors of the Wind (1984) — Key AnimationChie the Brat (1981) — Character Designer · Animation Director3000 Leagues in Search of Mother (1976) — Animation DirectorHeidi: Girl of the Alps (1974) — Character Designer · Animation DirectorPanda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus (1973) — Animation Director · Key AnimationPanda! Go Panda! (1972) — Key Animation · Animation DirectorYuki's Sun (1972) — Animation DirectorThe Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots (1969) — Key AnimationFlying Phantom Ship (1969) — Animation DirectorHorus: Prince of the Sun (1968) — Animation