8.6
TV
Directing
Isamu Imakake
- Born
- (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Credits
- 36 titles
Biography
Isamu Imakake (今掛 勇, Imakake Isamu, April 22, 1968) is an animator, animation director, character and mechanical designer, and anime director. He is from Kagoshima prefecture. He became widely known for his Cowboy Bebop set design. He has been a freelancer in Gainax since 1988 and has been active in manga, book covers and illustrations in the past. He is currently a director of animated theatrical works, an animation director, and character designer.
Signature work
Known For
8.6
TV
8.5
TV
Cowboy Bebop
8.3
Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
7.7
Movie
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
8.2
TV
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
7.4
Movie
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
7.8
TV
Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002
7.7
TV
Durarara!!
7.5
Movie
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
7.2
Movie
A Detective Story
7.4
TV
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
6.6
Movie
Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive
6.4
Movie
Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini
8.0
Movie
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
6.7
TV
One Week Friends
5.5
TV
Amnesia
5.3
Movie
Twilight of the Dark Master
7.6
TV
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor
Crew credits 36
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Film | Key Animation |
| 2025 | Dragon Heart: Adventures Beyond This World Film | Director |
| 2021 | The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim Film | Director |
| 2019 | Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle TV | Art Designer (25 ep) |
| 2018 | The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Reimei Film | Director, Character Designer, Animation Director |
| 2015 | The Laws of the Universe - Part 0 Film | Director, Character Designer, Animation Director |
| 2014 | One Week Friends TV | Storyboard (1 ep) |
| 2013 | My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TV | Storyboard (2 ep) |
| 2013 | Amnesia TV | Storyboard, Director (5 ep) |
| 2012 | The Mystical Laws Film | Director |
| 2010 | Durarara!! TV | Storyboard Artist (2 ep) |
| 2007 | Gigantic Formula TV | Storyboard Artist (2 ep) |
| 2006 | The Laws of Eternity Film | Director |
| 2004 | Area 88 TV | Series Director (12 ep) |
| 2003 | A Detective Story Film | Production Design |
| 2001 | Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time Film | Storyboard Artist |
| 2001 | Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 TV | Director, Storyboard Artist (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Film | Key Animation |
| 2001 | The Daichis Earth's Defense Family TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Cowboy Bebop TV | Set Designer, Key Animation (26 ep) |
| 1997 | Twilight of the Dark Master Film | Key Animation |
| 1997 | Next War Chronicle Ehrgeiz TV | Character Designer (12 ep) |
| 1997 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion Film | Key Animation |
| 1997 | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth Film | Key Animation |
| 1996 | Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini Film | Animation Director |
| 1996 | Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive Film | Animation Director |
| 1995 | Neon Genesis Evangelion TV | Key Animation, Settings (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Crimson Wolf Film | Storyboard, Production Design |
| 1993 | The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Ellcia TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Moonlight Pierce Film | Key Animation |
| 1991 | Doomed Megalopolis TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Detonator Orgun TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |
| 1990 | The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water TV | Key Animation (11 ep) |
| 1989 | Darkness of the Sea, Shadow of the Moon TV | Key Animation (1 ep) |