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Michael Arias

Bio: Michael Arias (born 1968) is an American-born filmmaker active primarily in Japan. Though Arias has worked variously as visual effects artist, animation software developer, and producer, he is best known for his directorial debut, the anime feature Tekkonkinkreet, which established him as the first non-Japanese director of a major anime film
Born: Fri, Feb 02 1968
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Michael Arias is 57 years old
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Poster of Godzilla Minus One
Godzilla Minus One
Michael Arias was 55 in Godzilla Minus One as 'Other, CG Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury
Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury
Michael Arias was 51 in Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2019
Poster of Harmony
Harmony
Michael Arias was 47 in Harmony as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 2015
Poster of Heaven's Door
Heaven's Door
Michael Arias was 41 in Heaven's Door as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 2009
Poster of Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Michael Arias was 40 in Ani*Kuri15 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2008
Poster of The Big Race
The Big Race
Michael Arias was 39 in The Big Race as 'Director, Original Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 2007
Poster of Tekkonkinkreet
Tekkonkinkreet
Michael Arias was 38 in Tekkonkinkreet as 'Director, Co-Writer, Storyboard Artist, Story Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Mind Game
Mind Game
Michael Arias was 36 in Mind Game as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 2004
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Michael Arias was 35 in The Animatrix as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of The Twilight World
The Twilight World
Michael Arias will be 57+ in The Twilight World as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Poster of Tokyo Alien Bros.
Tokyo Alien Bros.
Michael Arias was 50+ in Tokyo Alien Bros. as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 23 2018
Poster of Ueno Juri and the Five Bags
Ueno Juri and the Five Bags
Michael Arias was 41+ in Ueno Juri and the Five Bags as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Michael Arias was 39+ in Ani*Kuri15 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 07 2007