Yoshifumi Kondou

About

Kondo was expected to become one of the top directors at Studio Ghibli. However, he died of an aneurysm in 1998 at 47. His death is said to have been caused by work excess, and seems to be the main reason for Miyazaki's announcement of retirement in 1998. Although, in the end, Miyazaki didn't retire, but Kondō's death seems to have influenced Miyazaki to work at a more relaxed pace.

Staff Positions

Ai no Wakakusa Monogatariadd Character Design, Key Animation (ep 2, 5, 8, OP)

Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Storyadd Key Animation (ep 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 32, 33, 37, 42, 48)

Akage no Anneadd Character Design, Animation Director

Akage no Anne: Green Gables e no Michiadd Character Design, Animation Director

Dokonjou Gaeruadd Animation Director, Key Animation

Gamba no Boukenadd Key Animation (eps 1, 7, 12, 19), Principle Drawing (ED)

Ganso Tensai Bakabonadd Animation Director, Key Animation

Hajime Ningen Gyatoruzadd Key Animation

Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpokoadd Key Animation

Hotaru no Hakaadd Character Design, Animation Director