A screenwriter and director best known for his foundational work in anime during the 1970s and 80s.
Birth place: Ehime, Japan
Died: March 20, 2018
Kusuba started his career at Tokyo Movie in 1971. After a decade there, he moved to Nippon Animation in 1981, where he made his directorial debut with Fuusen no Doratarou. He became a key figure in the influential World Masterpiece Theater series throughout the following years, helping shape some of anime's most memorable adaptations. By 2004, he'd transitioned to freelance work.
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