Biography
Makiko Futaki (二木真希子 Futaki Makiko; June 19, 1958 – May 13, 2016) was a Japanese animator best known for her contributions to Studio Ghibli on films such as My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997), and Spirited Away (2001). She is also known for her role as a key animator on the cult classic film, Akira (1988), and her early work with studio Gainax on Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise (1987). Hayao Miyazaki, the founder of Studio Ghibli, praised her talents as an artist calling her both a valuable asset and someone he can trust to execute his vision. She died on May 13, 2016, due to an unknown illness at a Tokyo hospital.
Filmography
all 31
Movies 28
TV Shows 3
Director 1
Key Animation
Tomcat's Big Adventure (2014)
Movie
Key Animation
When Marnie Was There (2014)
Movie
5.58
Key Animation
The Wind Rises (2013)
Movie
4.92
Key Animation
From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Movie
6.6
Key Animation
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)
Movie
5
Key Animation
Ponyo (2008)
Movie
7.2
Animation / Key Animation
Howl's Moving Castle (2004)
Movie
8.2
Animation Director
Mei and the Kittenbus (2002)
Movie
9
Key Animation
Spirited Away (2001)
Movie
8.84
Key Animation
My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
Movie
3.67
Animation
Princess Mononoke (1997)
Movie
7
Key Animation
Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Movie
5.78
Key Animation
Pom Poko (1994)
Movie
4.88
Key Animation
Porco Rosso (1992)
Movie
5
Key Animation
Only Yesterday (1991)
Movie
5.08
Key Animation
Like the Clouds, Like the Wind (1990)
Movie
Key Animation
MAROKO (1990)
Movie
Key Animation
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! (1989)
TV
Key Animation
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Movie
6.42
Key Animation
Akira (1988)
Movie
7.5
Animation
My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
Movie
8.44
Key Animation
The Story of Yanagawa's Canals (1987)
Movie
Key Animation
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise (1987)
Movie
6
Key Animation
Twilight Q (1987)
TV
Key Animation
Castle in the Sky (1986)
Movie
5
Key Animation
Angel's Egg (1985)
Movie
5
Key Animation
Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)
Movie
Key Animation
Sherlock Hound (1984)
TV
Key Animation
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Movie
5.76
Key Animation
Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea (1984)
Movie
Animation
Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie (1982)
Movie
Ratings
Average 7.11
Based on 3.65 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1982
1987
1991
1990
2014
Information
Known ForVisual Effects
GenderFemale
Birthday1958-06-19
Deathday2016-05-13 (57 years old)
Birth PlaceOsaka, Japan
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As二木真希子
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