Masahiko Minami (南 雅彦, Minami Masahiko, born August 24, 1961) is a Japanese anime producer and president of Bones.[1][2] Born in Mie Prefecture, Japan.[1]

Masahiko Minami
南 雅彦
Masahiko Minami at Japan Expo 2009
Born (1961-08-24) August 24, 1961 (age 62)
Occupations
Years active1984-present
Employer(s)Sunrise (1984-1998)
Bones (1998-present)
Known forFounder of Bones
Notable workCowboy Bebop
Eureka Seven

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A graduate of the Osaka University of Arts's department of arts, Minami joined the noted anime studio Sunrise in 1984, where he began his career as one of its producers.[1] Later, in 1998, he co-founded Bones together with animators Hiroshi Osaka and Toshihiro Kawamoto.[1]

He was classmates in university with Gainax co-founder Hiroyuki Yamaga and manga artist Kazuhiko Shimamoto. He is portrayed by actor Kaname Endo in the 2014 television drama Aoi Honō based on Shimamoto's autobiographical manga.

Works

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Sunrise

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Bones

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "アニメスタジオクロニクル No.6 ボンズ 南雅彦(代表取締役)" [Anime Studio Chronicle No.6 Bones Masahiko Minami (Representative Director)]. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. September 20, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Anime-expo.org
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