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Atsushi Maekawa

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
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring 2024 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
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
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
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:

Other Works

  • Shousetsu Fresh Precure! (2016) - Story[10]
  • Assasin's Labyrinth (2022–2024) - Story[11]

Notes

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "「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).
  3. ^ "'Dragon Ball GT' Almost Had One Truly Epic Gohan Moment". Anime.
  4. ^ "'Hunter X Hunter' Season 7: Everything You need to know". Market Research Telecast. 2022-01-24.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Anime Scriptwriter Atsushi Maekawa, Artist Kōichi Shimahoshi Pen New Manga". Anime News Network.
  7. ^ "Hunter x Hunter, online il trailer italiano dell'anime". www.drcommodore.it (in Italian).
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Anime Scriptwriter Atsushi Maekawa, Artist Kōichi Shimahoshi Pen New Manga - News - Anime News Network". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2024-03-20.