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Koji Sawai

Bio: Koji Sawai (澤井 幸次, Sawai Kōji, September 14, 1955) is a veteran Japanese anime director and storyboard artist from Tokyo. After graduating from Toyo University, he worked in an anime studio for seven years and then became freelance
Born: Wed, Sep 14 1955
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Koji Sawai is 69 years old
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Poster of Non Non Biyori: Vacation
Non Non Biyori: Vacation
Koji Sawai was 62 in Non Non Biyori: Vacation as 'Second Unit Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2018
Poster of Halo Legends
Halo Legends
Koji Sawai was 54 in Halo Legends as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of .hack//G.U. Returner
.hack//G.U. Returner
Koji Sawai was 51 in .hack//G.U. Returner as 'Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 2007
Poster of Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories
Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories
Koji Sawai was 37 in Kawaguchi Kaiji's 9 Love Stories as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of Patlabor: The Movie
Patlabor: The Movie
Koji Sawai was 33 in Patlabor: The Movie as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1989

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Koji Sawai was 69+ in Orb: On the Movements of the Earth as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 2024
Poster of My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
Koji Sawai was 67+ in My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2023
Poster of Bibliophile Princess
Bibliophile Princess
Koji Sawai was 67+ in Bibliophile Princess as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
When Will Ayumu Make His Move?
Koji Sawai was 66+ in When Will Ayumu Make His Move? as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Police in a Pod
Police in a Pod
Koji Sawai was 66+ in Police in a Pod as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 2022
Poster of Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
Deep Insanity: The Lost Child
Koji Sawai was 66+ in Deep Insanity: The Lost Child as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 2021
Poster of The Misfit of Demon King Academy
The Misfit of Demon King Academy
Koji Sawai was 64+ in The Misfit of Demon King Academy as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 04 2020
Poster of My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Koji Sawai was 64+ in My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2020
Poster of BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.
Koji Sawai was 64+ in BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2020
Poster of ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me?
Koji Sawai was 64+ in ORESUKI Are you the only one who loves me? as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2019
Poster of Dororo
Dororo
Koji Sawai was 63+ in Dororo as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2019
Poster of Run with the Wind
Run with the Wind
Koji Sawai was 63+ in Run with the Wind as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2018
Poster of A Place Further Than the Universe
A Place Further Than the Universe
Koji Sawai was 62+ in A Place Further Than the Universe as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 2018
Poster of Armed Girl's Machiavellism
Armed Girl's Machiavellism
Koji Sawai was 61+ in Armed Girl's Machiavellism as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2017
Poster of ALL OUT!!
ALL OUT!!
Koji Sawai was 61+ in ALL OUT!! as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 2016
Poster of Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Koji Sawai was 60+ in Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 09 2016
Poster of Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
Koji Sawai was 60+ in Chivalry of a Failed Knight as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2015
Poster of Parasyte -the maxim-
Parasyte -the maxim-
Koji Sawai was 59+ in Parasyte -the maxim- as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Argevollen
Argevollen
Koji Sawai was 58+ in Argevollen as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 03 2014
Poster of Non Non Biyori
Non Non Biyori
Koji Sawai was 58+ in Non Non Biyori as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 2013
Poster of Ace of Diamond
Ace of Diamond
Koji Sawai was 58+ in Ace of Diamond as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 2013
Poster of Photokano
Photokano
Koji Sawai was 57+ in Photokano as 'Assistant Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Hyouge Mono
Hyouge Mono
Koji Sawai was 55+ in Hyouge Mono as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 07 2011
Poster of Halo Legends
Halo Legends
Koji Sawai was 54+ in Halo Legends as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of Blade of the Immortal
Blade of the Immortal
Koji Sawai was 52+ in Blade of the Immortal as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Gin'yuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe
Gin'yuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe
Koji Sawai was 49+ in Gin'yuu Mokushiroku Meine Liebe as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 04 2004
Poster of Wolf's Rain
Wolf's Rain
Koji Sawai was 47+ in Wolf's Rain as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 2003
Poster of .hack//Liminality
.hack//Liminality
Koji Sawai was 46+ in .hack//Liminality as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 20 2002
Poster of .hack
.hack
Koji Sawai was 46+ in .hack as 'Series Director, Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa
Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa
Koji Sawai was 45+ in Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2001
Poster of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA
Koji Sawai was 39+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1994
Poster of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Koji Sawai was 37+ in The Irresponsible Captain Tylor as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1993
Poster of Ranma ½
Ranma ½
Koji Sawai was 33+ in Ranma ½ as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 1989
Poster of Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Koji Sawai was 32+ in Patlabor: The Mobile Police as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of F
F
Koji Sawai was 32+ in F as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 09 1988
Poster of Gold Lightan - Golden Warrior
Gold Lightan - Golden Warrior
Koji Sawai was 25+ in Gold Lightan - Golden Warrior as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 1981