Kimitoshi Yamane

is a Japanese mecha designer. He was born in Kawamoto, Shimane Prefecture, and lives in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture. His representative works include Cowboy Bebop, Infinite Ryvius, The Vision of Escaflowne and the Gundam series.

Yamane belonged to Artmic, whose main business is planning anime works, where he worked on mecha designs for animation, mainly OVAs, while receiving guidance from Shinji Aramaki, Hideki Kakinuma, and Kenichi Sonoda. He participated in co-productions with foreign countries such as the United States and France, and spent some time in Paris. He was also involved in the remake of Tatsunoko Production's Casshan and Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

Web animation Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer (2006) Xam'd: Lost Memories (2008–2009) Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (2024)

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