Nobuyoshi Habara

Directing

21-06-1963
He/Him
Nobuyoshi Habara (jap. 羽原信義, Habara Nobuyoshi) was born June 21, 1963 in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He is an animator, character designer, animation director and director. He was in Ashi Productions (now Production Reed) until he, Shimoji Yukinao and Satou Tooru established XEBEC in 1995. He is married to fellow director and former animator Kumiko Habara (羽原 久美子, Habara Kumiko, maiden name: 伊藤, Itō).

Popular Movies/Shows

Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199

Series Director
TV Show
Action & Adventure
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
War & Politics
2013
7.3 / 10
The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault. Scientists estimate they have only a year left. The young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima receive a mysterious capsule from a ship that made an emergency landing on Mars and return with it to Earth. It contains humanity's last hope: the planet Iscandar o...

Gurren Lagann

Key Animation
TV Show
Animation
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
2007
8.1 / 10
In the distant future, mankind has lived quietly and restlessly underground for hundreds of years, subject to earthquakes and cave-ins. Living in one such village are 2 young men: one named Simon who is shy and naïve, and the other named Kamina who believes in the existence of a “surface” world above their heads.

Sorcerer Hunters

Assistant Director
TV Show
Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Comedy
Action & Adventure
1995
5.9 / 10
In the continent of spooner, sorcerers, who are the continent's aristocrats, have begun to abuse their powers. Under the guidance of Big Momma (their boss) Carrot (who turns into a giant monster every time he's placed under a magic spell), Gateau (a bodybuilder), Marron (a mage), Chocolate and Tira (who can transform into dominatrix's at will) must stop the evil sorcerers from picking on the weak....

Martian Successor Nadesico

Director
TV Show
Animation
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
1996
8.1 / 10
Only one ship stands between earth and total annihilation! The High Mobile Battleship Nadesico is the most formidable fighting machine ever conceived, but due to a shortage of trained soldiers, the crew is a little unorthodox. The poor Jovians don't stand a chance against the largest contingent of geeks and misfits ever sent into orbit!

Zoids: Chaotic Century

Key Animation
TV Show
Action & Adventure
Animation
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
1999
8.6 / 10
Van discovers a Zoid Organoid in an abandoned laboratory while running from two strangers piloting Zoids. Also in the laboratory, in an animated suspension tube is a strange girl. He breaks the tube open and takes her and the Organoid with him. The girl, who says her name is Fiona, wants to find something called "Zoids Eve", and so Van, the Organoid Zeke, and Fiona begin their adventure.

The Faraway Paladin

Director
Storyboard Artist
TV Show
Animation
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
2021
7.0 / 10
In a city of the dead, long since ruined and far from human civilization, lives a single human child. His name is Will, and he's being raised by three undead: the hearty skeletal warrior, Blood; the graceful mummified priestess, Mary; and the crotchety spectral sorcerer, Gus. The three pour love into the boy, and teach him all they know. But one day, Will starts to wonder: "Who am I?" Will must un...

Top Rated Movies/Shows

Zoids: Chaotic Century

Key Animation
TV Show
Action & Adventure
Animation
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
1999
8.6 / 10
Van discovers a Zoid Organoid in an abandoned laboratory while running from two strangers piloting Zoids. Also in the laboratory, in an animated suspension tube is a strange girl. He breaks the tube open and takes her and the Organoid with him. The girl, who says her name is Fiona, wants to find something called "Zoids Eve", and so Van, the Organoid Zeke, and Fiona begin their adventure.

Gurren Lagann

Key Animation
TV Show
Animation
Action & Adventure
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
2007
8.1 / 10
In the distant future, mankind has lived quietly and restlessly underground for hundreds of years, subject to earthquakes and cave-ins. Living in one such village are 2 young men: one named Simon who is shy and naïve, and the other named Kamina who believes in the existence of a “surface” world above their heads.

Martian Successor Nadesico

Director
TV Show
Animation
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
1996
8.1 / 10
Only one ship stands between earth and total annihilation! The High Mobile Battleship Nadesico is the most formidable fighting machine ever conceived, but due to a shortage of trained soldiers, the crew is a little unorthodox. The poor Jovians don't stand a chance against the largest contingent of geeks and misfits ever sent into orbit!

Broken Blade

Director
TV Show
Animation
Drama
2014
7.6 / 10
In the continent of Cruzon, an impending war between the Kingdom of Krisna and the nation of Athens is brimming. The people of this land are able to use quartz for whatever purpose they desire. Yet one person, Rygart Arrow, is not. He is an "un-sorcerer," a person unable to use quartz. But this characteristic will enable him to pilot an ancient Golem, one strong enough to put up a fight against th...

Patlabor 2: The Movie

Key Animation
Movie
Animation
Science Fiction
Action
Thriller
1993
7.3 / 10
A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.

Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199

Series Director
TV Show
Action & Adventure
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
War & Politics
2013
7.3 / 10
The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault. Scientists estimate they have only a year left. The young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima receive a mysterious capsule from a ship that made an emergency landing on Mars and return with it to Earth. It contains humanity's last hope: the planet Iscandar o...

Movies (Production)

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM
2024
Second Unit Director
Key Animation
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 7
2019
Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 6
2018
Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 5
2018
Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 4
2018
Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3
2017
Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 2
2017
Director
Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 1
2017
Director
宇宙戦艦ヤマト 復活篇 ディレクターズカット
2012
Director
Broken Blade: Fortress of Lamentation
2011
Director
Broken Blade: The Gap Between Life and Death
2011
Director
Broken Blade: The Land of Calamity
2010
Director
Broken Blade: Scars from an Assassin's Blade
2010
Director
Broken Blade: The Path of Separation
2010
Director
Broken Blade: The Time of Awakening
2010
Director
Fafner in the Azure: Right of Left -Single Program-
2005
Director
Gekiganger 3 - The Movie
1998
Director
M.D. Geist II: Death Force
1996
Key Animation
Junkers Come Here
1994
Key Animation
Blue Butterfly Fish
1994
Animation Director
Patlabor 2: The Movie
1993
Key Animation
Sonic Soldier Borgman: Lover's Rain
1990
Key Animation
Lightning Trap: Leina & Laika
1990
Animation Director
Leina Stol in Wolf Sword Legend
1989
Director
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
1988
Key Animation
Ultraman: The Adventure Begins
1987
Animation Director
Key Animation
M.D. Geist
1986
Key Animation
Love City
1986
Animation Director
Amon Saga
1986
Key Animation
Dancougar: Requiem for Victims
1986
Animation Director
GoShogun: The Time Étranger
1985
Key Animation

TV Shows (Production)

Gundam Build Metaverse
2023
Key Animation
The Faraway Paladin
2021
Storyboard Artist
Director
AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline
2021
Storyboard Artist
Series Director
Director
Fafner Exodus
2015
Director
Broken Blade
2014
Director
Star Blazers [Space Battleship Yamato] 2199
2013
Series Director
Michiko & Hatchin
2008
Key Animation
Director
Gurren Lagann
2007
Key Animation
Fafner in the Azure: Dead Aggressor
2004
Director
D.N.Angel
2003
Storyboard Artist
Series Director
Director
Pilot Candidate
2000
Key Animation
Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp.
1999
Key Animation
Zoids: Chaotic Century
1999
Key Animation
Steam Detectives
1998
Series Director
Key Animation
Director
Martian Successor Nadesico
1996
Director
Sorcerer Hunters
1995
Assistant Director
Blue Seed
1994
Animation Director
Key Animation
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
1992
Character Designer
Animation Director
Key Animation
Akai Hayate
1991
Key Animation
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
1990
Key Animation
Guardian of Darkness
1990
Key Animation
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's
Series Director
Special Armored Battalion Dorvack
1983
Mechanical Designer