Koichi Chigira (å ƒæ˜Ž å 一, Chigira KÅ ichi, born 1959) is a
Japanese animator and director who has directed several anime series,
usually working with Gonzo and formerly worked at Madhouse. Chigira is
best known for directing Full Metal Panic! and Last Exile.Chigira
joined Tatsunoko Production in 1979, working at the effects
department. His first major work was as technical director on Venus
Wars in 1989. Chigira later moved to the production department where
he worked as a storyboard artist on Miracle Giants Dome-kun. Chigira
moved to join Madhouse where he made his directorial debut in the OVA,
Nineteen19 as well as Tokyo Babylon.In the mid 1990s, he worked for
many studios including Sunrise where he participated in several
installments of the Gundam saga. In 1999, he joined Gonzo and worked
on the Blue Submarine No. 6 OVA. He later directed Gate Keepers in
2000 and Full Metal Panic! in 2002. Becoming a prominent member of the
studio, he directed the acclaimed Last Exile and the film Brave Story.
Japanese animator and director who has directed several anime series,
usually working with Gonzo and formerly worked at Madhouse. Chigira is
best known for directing Full Metal Panic! and Last Exile.Chigira
joined Tatsunoko Production in 1979, working at the effects
department. His first major work was as technical director on Venus
Wars in 1989. Chigira later moved to the production department where
he worked as a storyboard artist on Miracle Giants Dome-kun. Chigira
moved to join Madhouse where he made his directorial debut in the OVA,
Nineteen19 as well as Tokyo Babylon.In the mid 1990s, he worked for
many studios including Sunrise where he participated in several
installments of the Gundam saga. In 1999, he joined Gonzo and worked
on the Blue Submarine No. 6 OVA. He later directed Gate Keepers in
2000 and Full Metal Panic! in 2002. Becoming a prominent member of the
studio, he directed the acclaimed Last Exile and the film Brave Story.
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