Directing
Osamu Kobayashi
Osamu Kobayashi (小林 治, Kobayashi Osamu) (January 10, 1964 – April 17, 2021) was a Japanese animator, illustrator, mechanic designer, and animation director. He originally directed avant-garde shorts and music videos for Studio 4°C and has more recently done two TV series for Madhouse Studios. Not to be confused with the animation director of the same name who founded Ajia-do Animation Works.
Behind the camera
- 2020ArteStoryboard Artist2 ep.
- 2019Rinshi!! Ekoda-chanBackground Designer, Director, Key Animation, Writer1 ep.
- 2019DororoDirector, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2011The Mystic Archives of DantalianArt Designer, Director, Key Animation, Settings, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2010Panty & Stocking with GarterbeltDirector, Key Animation, Settings, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2007Ani*Kuri15Director, Writer1 ep.
- 2007Gurren LagannAnimation Director, Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2007Naruto ShippūdenDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist4 ep.
- 2006KemonozumeAnimation Director, Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 2005Paradise KissDirector, Key Animation, Series Composition, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer12 ep.
- 2005Zoids: GenesisKey Animation1 ep.
- 2004Beck: Mongolian Chop SquadCharacter Designer, Director, Key Animation, Series Composition, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer26 ep.
- 2003Someday's DreamersAnimation, Animation Director, Director, Key Animation, Series Director, Storyboard Artist12 ep.
- 1971Lupin the 3rdDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
Also known as: コバヤシオサム