Yorifusa Yamaguchi
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| Born | 1960 or 1961 |
| Died | (2020-04-11)April 11, 2020 (aged 59)[1] |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Haruka Minami |
| Occupation | Director |
Yorifusa Yamaguchi (山口 頼房, Yamaguchi Yorifusa) was a Japanese anime director.
After graduating from Chuo University's Animation Resource Group, Yamaguchi pursued a career in anime directing, with his debut being the anime production Urusei Yatsura: Nagisa's Fiancé (うる星やつら 渚のフィアンセ, Urusei Yatsura Nagisa no Fianse) which was released December 28, 1988 by Kitty Films.[2] In 1995, he directed the OVA adaptation of the manga Level C. This story of a gay romance was originally released on July 14, 1995.[3] Later that year, he also directed the OAV anime Galaxy Fraulein Yuna: Siren's Sadness, which was released September 21, 1995.[4]
In 2003, Yamaguchi directed the TV series Mouse, which was based on the manga of the same name written by Satoru Akahori. The 2003 twelve-episode series followed the adventures of a young teacher with the alternate identity of the master thief "Mouse".[5]
On April 11, 2020, Yamaguchi died at the age of 59 due to myocardial infarction from a cerebral hemorrhage.
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