Makoto Moriwaki facts for kids

Makoto Moriwaki (森脇真琴, Moriwaki Makoto) is a talented anime director from Hokkaidō, Japan. She is known for bringing many popular animated shows and movies to life.

In 1982, Makoto Moriwaki helped start an animation studio called Animal House (あにまる屋, Animaru-ya). This studio is now known as Ekura Animal (エクラアニマル, Ekura Animaru). She worked on many projects, including early Doraemon movies. She was in charge of making sure these movies were produced well until 1989. She also worked as an assistant director for movies like Nobita's Monstrous Underwater Castle.

What Does an Anime Director Do?

An anime director is like the captain of a ship. They are in charge of the entire animation project. They make sure the story, characters, and animation all work together. It's a big job that needs a lot of creativity and leadership!

Anime Shows and Movies She Directed

Makoto Moriwaki has directed many fun and exciting anime series and movies. Here are some of the well-known ones:

Popular TV Series

• Onegai My Melody: This is a magical girl anime series. It follows the adventures of My Melody, a rabbit from a magical world. Makoto Moriwaki also helped with the storyboards for this show.
• PriPara: This series is about idols who perform in a special virtual world. It's full of music, fashion, and friendship. She also worked on the storyboards for PriPara.
• Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: This popular show is about a human boy named Iruma. He accidentally becomes a student at a demon school.
• Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: This anime features four young detectives with special powers. They solve mysteries and fight crime.
• Jewelpet Kira☆Deco!: This is part of the Jewelpet series. It features cute animal characters with magical jewels.

Movies and OVAs

• PriPara Mi~nna no Akogare Let's Go PriPari: This is a movie based on the PriPara TV series. It continues the adventures of the idol characters.
• Dorami-chan: Mini-Dora SOS: This is a short film featuring Dorami-chan, Doraemon's sister.
• Hyper Doll: This is an original video animation (OVA) series. It features two alien girls who protect Earth.

Other Projects and Roles

Besides directing, Makoto Moriwaki has taken on many other important roles in anime production.

Storyboards and Episode Direction

• Sonic X: She worked on the storyboards and directed episodes for this popular series. It features the speedy blue hedgehog, Sonic.
• Doraemon: Nobita's Pirate Hiking: For this Doraemon movie, she helped with the storyboards and directed specific episodes.
• Ashita Tenki ni Nare!: She contributed to the storyboards for this anime.

Assistant and Production Roles

• Doraemon: Nobita's Monstrous Underwater Castle: She served as an assistant director for this movie.
• Kaibutsu-kun: Demon Sword: She also worked as an assistant director on this movie.
• YAWARA! a fashionable judo girl!: She was a production director for this anime about a young judo prodigy.

Makoto Moriwaki's work has helped create many beloved anime stories. She continues to be an important figure in the anime world.