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 edit
Anime series edit
- Afterschool Dice Club (2019) - Series Composition, Screenplay[a]
- Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues (2018) - Screenplay[b]
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Vrains (2017–2019) - Screenplay[c]
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V (2016–2017) - Screenplay[d]
- Ultimate Otaku Teacher (2015) - Series Composition, Screenplay[e]
- Turning Mecard[f] (2015–2016) - Series Composition, Screenplay[g]
- Dragon Collection (2014–2015) - Screenplay[h]
- Meganebu! (2013) - Screenplay[i]
- Hunter x Hunter (2011) (2011–2013) - Series Composition (episodes 1–58), Screenplay[j]
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Mechtanium Surge (2011–2012) - Screenplay
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders (2010–2011) - Series Composition, Screenplay[k]
- Jewelpet (2009–2010) - Series Composition, Screenplay[l]
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia (2009–2010) - Series Composition, Screenplay[m]
- Fresh Pretty Cure! (2009 - 2010) - Series Composition, Screenplay[n]
- Dinosaur King: Season 2 (2008) - Screenplay[o]
- Sisters of Wellber Zwei (2008) - Series Composition, Screenplay[p]
- Dragonaut: The Resonance (2007–2008) - Story Concept (episodes 1–17), Screenplay[q][8]
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (2007–2008) - Series Composition, Screenplay[r]
- Sisters of Wellber (2007) - Series Composition, Screenplay[s]
- Dinosaur King (2007–2008) - Screenplay[t]
- Onegai My Melody: Kurukuru Shuffle! (2006–2007) - Screenplay[u]
- Eyeshield 21 (2006–2007) - Screenplay[v]
- Capeta (2006) - Screenplay[w]
- Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters GX (2004–2005) - Screenplay[x]
- Shadow Star (2003) - Screenplay[y]
- Prince of Tennis (2003–2005) - Series Composition (episodes 102–178), Screenplay[z]
- GetBackers (2002–2003) - Screenplay[aa]
- Bomberman Jetters (2002–2003) - Series Composition, Screenplay[ab]
- Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters (2001–2004) - Series Composition (episodes 122–144), Screenplay[ac]
- Digimon Tamers (2001–2002) - Screenplay[ad]
- Ask Dr. Rin! (2001–2002) - Series Composition, Screenplay[ae]
- Medarot (2000–2001) - Screenplay[af]
- Digimon Adventure 02 (2000–2001) - Series Composition, Screenplay[ag]
- Ojamajo Doremi (1999–2000) - Screenplay[ah]
- Digimon Adventure (1999–2000) - Screenplay[ai]
- Dr. Slump (1997–1999) - Screenplay[aj]
- Sailor Moon Sailor Stars (1996–1997) - Screenplay[ak]
- Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) - Screenplay[al]
- Dragon Ball Z (1995–1996) - Screenplay[am]
OVA edit
- Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori - Break on the Sky (2010–2011) - Screenplay (3 episodes)
- Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy (1997) - Screenplay
Anime movies edit
- 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 edit
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) - Main Writer, Screenplay (13 episodes)
- Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger (2003–2004) - Screenplay (8 episodes)
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (2002–2003) - Screenplay (9 episodes)
- Ultraman Cosmos (2002) - Screenplay (2 episodes)
- Rosetta: The Masked Angel (1998) - Screenplay (2 episodes)
Songwriter edit
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 edit
Notes edit
- ^ 5 episodes
- ^ 7 episodes
- ^ 24 episodes
- ^ 14 episdoes
- ^ 13 episodes
- ^ South Korean-Japanese aeni/anime
- ^ 26 episodes
- ^ 10 episodes
- ^ 3 episodes
- ^ 11 episodes
- ^ 18 episodes
- ^ 14 episodes
- ^ 14 episodes
- ^ 11 episodes
- ^ 7 episodes
- ^ 6 episodes
- ^ 13 episodes
- ^ 20 episodes
- ^ 10 episodes
- ^ 5 episodes
- ^ 9 episodes
- ^ 12 episodes
- ^ 9 episodes
- ^ 5 episodes
- ^ 2 episodes
- ^ 26 episodes
- ^ 4 episodes
- ^ 21 episodes
- ^ 37 episodes
- ^ 11 episodes
- ^ 15 episodes
- ^ 12 episodes
- ^ 11 episodes
- ^ 5 episodes
- ^ 9 episodes
- ^ 28 episodes
- ^ 5 episodes
- ^ 28 episodes
- ^ 13 episodes
References edit
- ^ "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).
- ^ "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 edit
- 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)