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Highly influential Japanese anime and live-action director.
Even though he is known today for his films with philosophical dialogue and labyrinthine plots, Mamoru Oshii first rose to prominence at Studio Pierrot directing (and occasionally writing for) the zany anime comedy TV show ''[[Urusei Yatsura]]''. He also got his start directing films with Urusei Yatsura, directing the first movie, ''Only You'' (which supposedly suffered from [[Executive Meddling]]) in 1983.
‘83 was in fact a very busy year for Oshii. In addition to directing a television series and making his first motion picture he also co-wrote and directed ''Dallos'', the first ever OVA. The next year he completed ''Beautiful Dreamer'', the second Urusei Yatsura film. Considered to be the first film to contain Oshii's trademark direction techniques and stylings, this surreal comedy also reportedly upset UY creator [[Rumiko Takahashi]] and led to Oshii leaving the franchise.
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The biggest hit of Oshii’s career though came in 1995, with the release of his adaptation of Masamune Shirow’s ''[[Ghost in the Shell]]''. This highly influential cyberpunk movie was technically groundbreaking, using a subtle blend of traditional cel art and computer graphics to great effect. ''Ghost In The Shell'', which was heavily influenced by Ridley Scott’s ''[[Blade Runner]]'' would go on in turn to inspire many films afterward, including ''[[The Matrix]]''. It was also one of a number of gateway anime that helped the medium gain popularity in the West.
Mamoru Oshii continues to write and direct both live-action and anime movies to this day. In addition to directing ''Innocence'', the sequel to his biggest hit ''[[Ghost in
Really likes Basset Hounds.
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* ''[[Maroko]]'' (1990)
* ''Patlabor 2: The Movie'' (1993)
* ''[[Ghost in
* ''Innocence'' (2004): Known internationally as ''Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence''
* ''Tachiguishi-Retsuden (The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters)'' (2006)
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* [[Adrenaline Time]]: Used lovingly - or facetiously.
* [[As the Good Book Says...]]: Biblical quotes abound in is work (usually at least somewhat plot-related). Notably the ''Ghost in the Shell'' and ''Patlabor'' movies.
* [[Author Appeal]] / [[Creator Thumbprint]]: Basset Hounds, [[Emotionless Girl|Emotionless Girls]], and German firearms.
** More than anything else, though, themes from Polish films, especially Andrzej Wajda's.
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