Minoru Maeda
Visual Effects

Minoru Maeda

Born 1954-03-24 · Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan

Minoru Maeda is a Japanese animator and character designer, known for his round designs.

Character DesignerAnimation DirectorKey AnimationSupervising AnimatorCinematographyCharacters

Known for

Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge★ 6.9Viewing moment
Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge
1991
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest★ 6.5Viewing moment
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks★ 7.5Viewing moment
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
1993
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone★ 6.7Viewing moment
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
1989
Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur★ 6.7Viewing moment
Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur
1980
Lupin the Third: The Legend of Twilight Gemini★ 6.6Viewing moment
Lupin the Third: The Legend of Twilight Gemini
1996
Jungle Emperor Leo★ 6.8Viewing moment
Jungle Emperor Leo
1997
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive★ 6.8Viewing moment
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive
1996
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure★ 6.1Viewing moment
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
1982
Nine: Final★ 6Viewing moment
Nine: Final
1984
Go! Anpanman: The Shining Star's Tear★ 7Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: The Shining Star's Tear
1989
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack★ 7.7Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman's Counterattack
1990
Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars★ 7Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Dadandan and the Twin Stars
2009
Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big AdventureViewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Nosshi the Dinosaur's Big Adventure
1993
Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage opens★ 7Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: When the Flower of Courage opens
1999
Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday★ 3.9Viewing moment
Touch: Miss Lonely Yesterday
1998
The Tale of Genji★ 6Viewing moment
The Tale of Genji
1987
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World★ 7.5Viewing moment
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
1983
Go! Anpanman: Ruby's Wish★ 7Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Ruby's Wish
2003
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island★ 8Viewing moment
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hello! Wonder Island
1981
Go! Anpanman: Dolorin and the Baquel CarnivalViewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Dolorin and the Baquel Carnival
2022
Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical SongViewing moment
Anpanman: Blacknose and the Magical Song
2010
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!?Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Baikinman VS Baikinman!?
2009
Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun!! Gekitō Pennant Race★ 6Viewing moment
Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun!! Gekitō Pennant Race
1980
Anpanman: Star-Spirited DollieViewing moment
Anpanman: Star-Spirited Dollie
2006
Go! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand PrixViewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Go! The Exciting Anpanman Grand Prix
2010
Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope★ 8Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Fly! The Handkerchief of Hope
2013
Sunlight All Around! Ka - su - mi: You Were in My DreamsViewing moment
Sunlight All Around! Ka - su - mi: You Were in My Dreams
1988
Touch 3 Don't Pass Me By★ 6Viewing moment
Touch 3 Don't Pass Me By
1987
Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's HopeViewing moment
Anpanman: Apple Boy and Everyone's Hope
2014
Go! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the SunViewing moment
Go! Anpanman: The Palm of the Hand to the Sun
1998
Touch: The Ace Without a Number★ 6Viewing moment
Touch: The Ace Without a Number
1986
Go! Anpanman: Fly! Fly! ChibigonViewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Fly! Fly! Chibigon
1991
Junkers Come Here: Memories of YouViewing moment
Junkers Come Here: Memories of You
1994
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis★ 6Viewing moment
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! City of Dreams, Mechapolis
1985
There Goes Our Hero★ 6Viewing moment
There Goes Our Hero
1979
Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun!! Ā Tsuppari Jinsei★ 6Viewing moment
Ganbare!! Tabuchi-kun!! Ā Tsuppari Jinsei
1980
Go! Anpanman: Purun, The Soap Bubble★ 8Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Purun, The Soap Bubble
2007
Go! Anpanman: Twinkle! Princess Vanilla Of Ice Cream Land★ 7.5Viewing moment
Go! Anpanman: Twinkle! Princess Vanilla Of Ice Cream Land
2019
The Boy Who Saw the Wind★ 7Viewing moment
The Boy Who Saw the Wind
2000

Frequent collaborators

Keiko TodaKeiko TodaRyusei NakaoRyusei NakaoHiromi TsuruHiromi TsuruHiroyuki YanoHiroyuki YanoKoichi YamaderaKoichi YamaderaAkira ToriyamaAkira ToriyamaKenji UtsumiKenji UtsumiHiroshi MasuokaHiroshi Masuoka