Masaru ODAWARA

Masaru Odawara is a Japanese anime director and screenwriter. He is best known for his work on the anime series Stellvia of the Universe. Odawara was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. He studied animation at the Osaka University of Arts. After graduating, he worked as an animator for several anime studios, including Sunrise and Gainax. In 1999, Odawara made his directorial debut with the anime series Stellvia of the Universe. The series was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Odawara as a rising star in the anime industry. Odawara has since directed several other anime series, including The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, and Charlotte. He has also written screenplays for several anime films, including The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya and The Anthem of the Heart. Odawara is a talented and versatile director who is known for his ability to create engaging and emotional stories. His work has been praised by critics and fans alike, and he is considered to be one of the most promising directors in the anime industry.