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Kogawa Tomonori

Animation director for Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ.
Jenxi Seow Published 5 Nov 2025 Updated 5 Nov 2025
Kogawa Tomonori

Kogawa Tomonori (古川利信, Kogawa Tomonori) is a Japanese animation director and animator who contributed to Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. Working under director Tomino Yoshiyuki, Kogawa helped execute the series’ animation and visual presentation.

Career

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

Kogawa Tomonori contributed as animation director:

  • Oversaw animation quality and consistency
  • Directed specific episodes
  • Supervised animation execution
  • Helped maintain visual standards

Animation Direction

As part of ZZ’s animation team:

  • Ensured character designs were faithfully animated
  • Maintained quality across episodes
  • Coordinated with other directors
  • Contributed to series’ visual identity

Significance

Kogawa’s work helped:

  • Maintain ZZ’s animation quality
  • Execute director’s vision visually
  • Bring characters and mecha to life through animation
  • Contribute to Gundam franchise’s visual evolution

Works

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

  • Animation director
  • Episode direction

See also

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