Norio Hikone

About

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Norio Hikone is a Japanese animator and illustrator. After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts, he began his career working for Toho Movie, Toei Animation and Mushi Production. In 1966, he went independent and later founded Hikone Studio. Hikone's work includes animation for TV series and commercials, character designs, picture book illustration, and music videos for NHK's Minna no Uta program.

Staff Positions

Akaoni to Aooni no Tangoadd Animation Director

Anju to Zushioumaruadd Key Animation

Dororo to Hyakkimaruadd Episode Director (ep 12)

Doubutsu Takarajimaadd Key Animation

Fight Da!! Pyutaadd Episode Director (ep 2, 6, 13, 25)

Fuyu no Hiadd Animation Director

G9+1 no Nantoka Tengokuadd Animation Director

Gachou no Monogatariadd Animation Director

Gokuu no Daiboukenadd Episode Director (ep 18, 36)

Gulliver no Uchuu Ryokouadd Key Animation