Tomio Yamauchi, a multifaceted creative force in the world of Japanese anime, has worn many hats throughout his illustrious career. Born with the name 山内 東生雄, he has also been known by his former moniker, 山内 富夫.
Initially, Yamauchi began his journey in the anime industry as an animator at Shaft, where he honed his skills by working as an in-betweener, in-between checker, and tackling similar tasks. As the years passed, his focus gradually shifted towards direction, a path he has passionately pursued since the latter half of the 1990s.











