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Born

February 2, 1968

Anime credits

14

Identity

Native name

アリアス マイケル

First name

Michael

Last name

Arias

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Zodiac

Aquarius

Chinese zodiac

Monkey

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Michael Arias

アリアス マイケル

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Anime credits

14

Short Profile

Michael Arias is an American-born filmmaker active primarily in Japan. He is best known as the director of Tekkon Kinkreet, which made him the first non-Japanese director of a major anime film.

Although Arias is a Southern California native, he has lived in Tokyo, Japan since he was 24 and speaks fluent Japanese. He is married to a Japanese woman and they have two children.

Anime Credits

Anime poster Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi
Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi

Special Effects (Software Development)

Anime poster Mononoke Hime
Mononoke Hime

Special Effects (Software Development)

Anime poster Sakasama no Patema
Sakasama no Patema

Script (Translation Assistance)

Anime poster Tekkon Kinkreet
Tekkon Kinkreet

Director, Storyboard, Special Effects (CG), Series Composition

Anime poster Mind Game
Mind Game

Associate Producer

Anime poster The Animatrix
The Animatrix

Producer, Special Effects (Second Renaissance Parts I & II)

Anime poster Harmony
Harmony

Director, Special Effects (CG)

Anime poster Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15

Director (ep 13), Episode Director (ep 13), Storyboard (ep 13), Original Creator (ep 13)

Anime poster Buki yo Saraba
Buki yo Saraba

Producer (CG Supervision)

Anime poster Gambo
Gambo

Producer (CG Supervision)

Anime poster Hi no Youjin
Hi no Youjin

Producer (CG Supervision)

Anime poster Tsukumo
Tsukumo

Producer (CG Supervision)

Anime poster Sound & Fury
Sound & Fury

Director (ep 5)

Anime poster Sunny
Sunny

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Arias

Quick answers to common questions about this person.

1

Who is Michael Arias?

Michael Arias is known as sutradara. This page currently lists 14 anime credits for Michael Arias. Michael Arias was born on February 2, 1968.

2

What anime roles is Michael Arias known for?

Michael Arias is most often listed as Sutradara, Special Effects, Sutradara Episode.

3

Which anime has Michael Arias worked on?

Michael Arias is credited on works such as Sunny, Harmony, Ani*Kuri15, Sound & Fury.

4

When was Michael Arias born?

Michael Arias was born on February 2, 1968.

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