★ 6.5 
Directing
Rintaro
Rintaro is best known for Wolverine, Record of Lodoss War, Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Paradise Kiss. Rintaro was born on January 22, 1941. Rintaro is 85 years old (born January 22, 1941).
- Born
- January 22, 1941 (85 years old)
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Giappone
Biography
Rintaro, pseudonym of Shigeyuki Hayashi, is a well-known anime director. He works frequently with the animation studio Madhouse (which he co-founded), though he is a freelance director not employed directly by any one studio. He is a founding member of the Japanese Animation Creators Association (JAniCA) labor group.
Known for
★ 6.5 
★ 7.6 Record of Lodoss War
★ 7.4 Space Pirate Captain Harlock
★ 7.8 Paradise Kiss
★ 6.2 Kimba the White Lion
★ 7.2 Master Keaton
★ 4.9 Doomed Megalopolis
★ 7 Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
★ 6.5 Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals
★ 5 Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
★ 7.2 Spirit Warrior
★ 7.2 Jetter Mars
Filmography
- 2023ANIME MANGA EXPLOSIONSelf - Director
- 2011WolverineDirector
- 2005Paradise KissStoryboard Artist
- 2002Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless OdysseyDirector
- 1998Master KeatonStoryboard Artist
- 1994Final Fantasy: Legend of the CrystalsDirector
- 1991Doomed MegalopolisSeries Director
- 1990Record of Lodoss WarStoryboard Artist
- 1989Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero AbelDirector
- 1988Spirit WarriorDirector
- 1978Space Pirate Captain HarlockDirector
- 1977Arrow Emblem: Grand Prix no takaDirector
- 1977Jetter MarsSeries Director
- 1975Kum KumDirector
- 1969MoominDirector
- 1968Sabu and Ichi's Detective StoriesDirector
- 1965Kimba the White LionDirector
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Rintaro been in?
Rintaro is best known for Wolverine, Record of Lodoss War, Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Paradise Kiss.
When was Rintaro born?
Rintaro was born on January 22, 1941. (Tokyo, Giappone)
How old is Rintaro?
Rintaro is 85 years old (born January 22, 1941).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·