Yoichi Kotabe
Visual Effects·September 15, 1936 — 89 years old·Taipei, Taiwan
Known For
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2023·7.6
Warriors of the Wind
1984·7.9
Pokémon
1997·8.0
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005·7.0
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007·6.9
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009·7.1
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015·6.8
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004·6.6
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008·6.8
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006·6.5
Heidi: Girl of the Alps
1974·7.4
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
1976·7.7
Filmography · 47
2023The Super Mario Bros. MovieThanks2022Heidi's Alpine DreamSelf2015Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesAnimation Supervisor2015Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadAnimation Supervisor2015Hyohyo: Dear Mr. Yasuo OtsukaSelf2014Pikachu, What's This Key?Animation Supervisor2013Pokémon: Eevee & FriendsAnimation Supervisor2012Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeAnimation Supervisor2009Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeAnimation Supervisor2008Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorAnimation Supervisor2007Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiAnimation Supervisor2006Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaAnimation Supervisor2006Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage PokémonAnimation Supervisor2005Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewAnimation Supervisor2005Kirby: Fright to the Finish!Animation Supervisor2005Kirby: Fright to the Finish!Animation Supervisor2004Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysAnimation Supervisor2003Winter DaysDirector2003Pokémon: Gotta Dance!Animation Supervisor2002Camp PikachuAnimation Supervisor2001Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!Animation Supervisor2001Kirby: Right Back at Ya!TVAnimation Supervisor2001Pikachu's PikaBooAnimation Supervisor2000Pikachu & PichuAnimation Supervisor1998Pikachu's VacationAnimation Supervisor1997PokémonTVAnimation Supervisor1996Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara HenCharacter Designer1986Super Mario Brothers: Great Mission to Rescue Princess PeachCharacter Designer1984Warriors of the WindKey Animation1981Chie the BratCharacter Designer · Animation Director19803000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The MovieAnimation Director · Art Designer1979Taro the Dragon BoyAnimation Director1977Tenguri, Boy of the PlainsKey Animation19763000 Leagues in Search of MotherTVAnimation Director1974Heidi: Girl of the AlpsTVCharacter Designer · Animation Director1973Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day CircusAnimation Director · Key Animation1972Yuki's SunAnimation Director1972Panda! Go Panda!Animation Director1972Panda! Go Panda!Key Animation · Animation Director1971Ali Baba and the Forty ThievesKey Animation1971Animal Treasure IslandKey Animation1969Flying Phantom ShipAnimation Director1969The Wonderful World of Puss 'n BootsKey Animation1968Horus: Prince of the SunAnimation1965Hustle PunchTVKey Animation1964Samurai KidTVKey Animation1963Doggie MarchAnimation