Atsushi Maekawa

Atsushi Maekawa (Japanese: 前川 淳, Hepburn: Maekawa Atsushi, born July 7, 1964) is a Japanese anime and tokusatsu scriptwriter, best known for his work in Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball GT and for being the father of anime voice actress Ryōko Maekawa.

Works

Anime series

Anime Title Year Role Notes References A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring 2024 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 7 episodes Afterschool Dice Club 2019 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 5 episodes Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues 2018 Screenplay Screenplay for 7 episodes Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS 2017–2019 Screenplay Screenplay for 24 episodes Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V 2016–2017 Screenplay Screenplay for 14 episodes Ultimate Otaku Teacher 2015 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 13 episodes Turning Mecard 2015–2016 Story composition, screenplay South Korean-Japanese aeni/anime, screenplay for 26 episodes Dragon Collection 2014–2015 Screenplay Screenplay for 10 episodes Meganebu! 2013 Screenplay Screenplay for 3 episodes Hunter x Hunter (2011) 2011–2013 Series composition (episodes 1–58), screenplay The series composition role is shared with Tsutomu Kamishiro in episodes 39–58, screenplay for 11 episodes Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Mechtanium Surge 2011–2012 Screenplay Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Gundalian Invaders 2010–2011 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 18 episodes Jewelpet 2009–2010 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 14 episodes Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia 2009–2010 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 14 episodes Fresh Pretty Cure! 2009–2010 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 11 episodes Dinosaur King: Season 2 2008 Screenplay Screenplay for 7 episodes Sisters of Wellber Zwei 2008 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 6 episodes Dragonaut: The Resonance 2007–2008 Story concept (episodes 1–17), screenplay Screenplay for 13 episodes Bakugan Battle Brawlers 2007–2008 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 20 episodes Sisters of Wellber 2007 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 10 episodes Dinosaur King 2007–2008 Screenplay Screenplay for 5 episodes Onegai My Melody: Kurukuru Shuffle! 2006–2007 Screenplay Screenplay for 9 episodes Eyeshield 21 2006–2007 Screenplay Screenplay for 12 episodes Capeta 2006 Screenplay Screenplay for 9 episodes Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters GX 2004–2005 Screenplay Screenplay for 5 episodes Shadow Star 2003 Screenplay Screenplay for 2 episodes Prince of Tennis 2003–2005 Series composition (episodes 102–178), screenplay Screenplay for 26 episodes GetBackers 2002–2003 Screenplay Screenplay for 4 episodes Bomberman Jetters 2002–2003 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 21 episodes Yu-Gi-Oh!: Duel Monsters 2001–2004 Series composition (episodes 122–144), screenplay Screenplay for 37 episodes Digimon Tamers 2001–2002 Screenplay Screenplay for 11 episodes Ask Dr. Rin! 2001–2002 Series composition, screenplay Screenplay for 15 episodes Medarot 2000–2001 Screenplay Screenplay for 12 episodes Digimon Adventure 02 2000–2001 Series composition, screenplay The series composition role is shared with , screenplay for 11 episodes Ojamajo Doremi 1999–2000 Screenplay Screenplay for 5 episodes Digimon Adventure 1999–2000 Screenplay Screenplay for 9 episodes Dr. Slump 1997–1999 Screenplay Screenplay for 28 episodes Sailor Moon Sailor Stars 1996–1997 Screenplay Screenplay for 5 episodes Dragon Ball GT 1996–1997 Screenplay Screenplay for 28 episodes Dragon Ball Z 1995–1996 Screenplay Screenplay for 13 episodes

OVA

Anime Title Year Role Notes Air Gear: Kuro no Hane to Nemuri no Mori - Break on the Sky 2010–2011 Screenplay Screenplay for 3 episodes Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy 1997 Screenplay

Anime movies

Anime Title Year Role Notes Lupin III vs. Detective Conan: The Movie 2013 Screenplay Eiga Furesshu Purikyua! Omocha no Kuni wa himitsu ga ippai!? 2009 Screenplay Lupin III: Angel Tactics 2005 Screenplay The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, the First Game 2005 Screenplay Digimon Adventure 3D: Digimon Grand Prix! 2000 Screenplay

TV Tokusatsu

Anime Title Year Role Notes Mahou Sentai Magiranger 2005 Main writer, screenplay Screenplay for 13 episodes Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger 2003–2004 Screenplay Screenplay for 8 episodes Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger 2002–2003 Screenplay Screenplay for 9 episodes Ultraman Cosmos 2002 Screenplay Screenplay for 2 episodes Rosetta: The Masked Angel 1998 Screenplay Screenplay for 2 episodes

Songwriter For the anime series Ultimate Otaku Teacher, he wrote the lyrics for the songs composed by Ryuuichi Takada:

Futari - sung by Satsumi Matsuda Itoshi no Shy Boy - sung by Satsumi Matsuda Kazoku no Kizuna da Familia - sung by Satsumi Matsuda Kazoku no Kizuna da Familia - sung by Risae Matsuda Maid no Hinkaku - sung by Azusa Tadokoro Metal Beast Rockunger! - sung by Shiina Natsukawa Yume Miru Two Hand - sung by Sora Amamiya

Other Works

Shousetsu Fresh Precure! (2016) - Story Assassin's Labyrinth (2022–2024) - Story