Atsushi Maekawa
Japanese screenwriter
Atsushi Maekawa (Japanese: 前川 淳, Hepburn: Maekawa Atsushi, born July 7, 1964) is a Japanese anime and tokusatsu scriptwriter,[1][2] best known for his work in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT[3][4][5] and for being the father of anime voice actress Ryōko Maekawa.[6][7]
Works
Anime series
Anime Title | Year | Role | Notes | References |
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A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring | 2024–present | Series composition, screenplay | [8] | |
Afterschool Dice Club | 2019 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 5 episodes | |
Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues | 2018 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 7 episodes | |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Vrains | 2017–2019 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 24 episodes | |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V | 2016–2017 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 14 episodes | |
Ultimate Otaku Teacher | 2015 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 13 episodes | |
Turning Mecard | 2015–2016 | Story composition, screenplay | South Korean-Japanese aeni/anime, screenplay for 26 episodes | |
Dragon Collection | 2014–2015 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 10 episodes | |
Meganebu! | 2013 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 3 episodes | |
Hunter x Hunter (2011) | 2011–2013 | Series composition (episodes 1–58), screenplay | The series composition role is shared with Tsutomu Kamishiro in episodes 39–58, screenplay for 11 episodes | |
Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Mechtanium Surge | 2011–2012 | Screenplay | ||
Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders | 2010–2011 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 18 episodes | |
Jewelpet | 2009–2010 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 14 episodes | |
Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia | 2009–2010 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 14 episodes | |
Fresh Pretty Cure! | 2009–2010 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 11 episodes | |
Dinosaur King: Season 2 | 2008 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 7 episodes | |
Sisters of Wellber Zwei | 2008 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 6 episodes | |
Dragonaut: The Resonance | 2007–2008 | Story concept (episodes 1–17), screenplay | Screenplay for 13 episodes | [9] |
Bakugan Battle Brawlers | 2007–2008 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 20 episodes | |
Sisters of Wellber | 2007 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 10 episodes | |
Dinosaur King | 2007–2008 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 5 episodes | |
Onegai My Melody: Kurukuru Shuffle! | 2006–2007 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 9 episodes | |
Eyeshield 21 | 2006–2007 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 12 episodes | |
Capeta | 2006 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 9 episodes | |
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters GX | 2004–2005 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 5 episodes | |
Shadow Star | 2003 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 2 episodes | |
Prince of Tennis | 2003–2005 | Series composition (episodes 102–178), screenplay | Screenplay for 26 episodes | |
GetBackers | 2002–2003 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 4 episodes | |
Bomberman Jetters | 2002–2003 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 21 episodes | |
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters | 2001–2004 | Series composition (episodes 122–144), screenplay | Screenplay for 37 episodes | |
Digimon Tamers | 2001–2002 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 11 episodes | |
Ask Dr. Rin! | 2001–2002 | Series composition, screenplay | Screenplay for 15 episodes | |
Medarot | 2000–2001 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 12 episodes | |
Digimon Adventure 02 | 2000–2001 | Series composition, screenplay | The series composition role is shared with Genki Yoshimura [jp], screenplay for 11 episodes | |
Ojamajo Doremi | 1999–2000 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 5 episodes | |
Digimon Adventure | 1999–2000 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 9 episodes | |
Dr. Slump | 1997–1999 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 28 episodes | |
Sailor Moon Sailor Stars | 1996–1997 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 5 episodes | |
Dragon Ball GT | 1996–1997 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 28 episodes | |
Dragon Ball Z | 1995–1996 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 13 episodes |
Anime Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori - Break on the Sky | 2010–2011 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 3 episodes |
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy | 1997 | Screenplay |
Anime movies
Anime Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie | 2013 | Screenplay | |
Eiga Furesshu Purikyua! Omocha no Kuni wa himitsu ga ippai!? | 2009 | Screenplay | |
Lupin III: Angel Tactics | 2005 | Screenplay | |
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, the First Game | 2005 | Screenplay | |
Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix! | 2000 | Screenplay |
TV Tokusatsu
Anime Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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Mahou Sentai Magiranger | 2005 | Main writer, screenplay | Screenplay for 13 episodes |
Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger | 2003–2004 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 8 episodes |
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger | 2002–2003 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 9 episodes |
Ultraman Cosmos | 2002 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 2 episodes |
Rosetta: The Masked Angel | 1998 | Screenplay | Screenplay for 2 episodes |
Songwriter
For the anime series Ultimate Otaku Teacher, he wrote the lyrics for the songs composed by Ryuuichi Takada:
- Futari - sung by Satsumi Matsuda
- Itoshi no Shy Boy - sung by Satsumi Matsuda
- Kazoku no Kizuna da Familia - sung by Satsumi Matsuda
- Kazoku no Kizuna da Familia - sung by Risae Matsuda
- Maid no Hinkaku - sung by Azusa Tadokoro
- Metal Beast Rockunger! - sung by Shiina Natsukawa
- Yume Miru Two Hand - sung by Sora Amamiya
Other Works
- Shousetsu Fresh Precure! (2016) - Story[10]
- Assasin's Labyrinth (2022–2024) - Story[11]
Notes
References
- ^ "LUPIN III VS DETECTIVE CONAN/ Su Italia 1 il film d'animazione diretto da Hajime Kamegaki (oggi, 27 gennaio)". IlSussidiario.net (in Italian). 2018-01-27.
- ^ "「ゲームをやるのも仕事」と言える仕事っぷりを見せるアニメ「放課後さいころ倶楽部」シリーズ構成・前川淳さんインタビュー". GIGAZINE (in Japanese).
- ^ "'Dragon Ball GT' Almost Had One Truly Epic Gohan Moment". Anime.
- ^ "'Hunter X Hunter' Season 7: Everything You need to know". Market Research Telecast. 2022-01-24.
- ^ "飽きっぽい私が、初めてこんなに一生懸命になれましたー前川涼子インタビュー(前編)|Nizista (ニジ★スタ) - オタクカルチャー専門WEBマガジン". Nizista (ニジ★スタ) - オタクカルチャー専門WEBマガジン (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-05-18.
- ^ "Anime Scriptwriter Atsushi Maekawa, Artist Kōichi Shimahoshi Pen New Manga". Anime News Network.
- ^ "Hunter x Hunter, online il trailer italiano dell'anime". www.drcommodore.it (in Italian).
- ^ "TVアニメ 異世界ゆるり紀行 ~子育てしながら冒険者します~ 公式サイト" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "テレビ東京・あにてれ ドラゴノーツ ーザ レゾナンスー" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ 前川淳 (March 2016). 小説フレッシュプリキュア! - 前川淳 (in Japanese). 講談社. ISBN 978-4-06-314877-0. Archived from the original on 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ "Anime Scriptwriter Atsushi Maekawa, Artist Kōichi Shimahoshi Pen New Manga - News - Anime News Network". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
External links
- Atsushi Maekawa at IMDb
- Atsushi Maekawa at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Atsushi Maekawa at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese)
- Atsushi Maekawa, at Animeclick.it (in Italian)
- Atsushi Maekawa, at Tvdrama-db.com (in Japanese)