Portrait of Kow Otani

Sound

Kow Otani

Career

Active from 1988 to 2026, busiest in 1991 with 4 main titles.

Leading roles
0
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score69/100
Highest rated
Poster for Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
GoodWatch score79/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 31 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.6 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.9 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.4 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.4 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.8 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Kow Otani Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    1.8, average 5.4
  • Crime
    2.2, average 3.6
  • Class & Capitalism
    2.0, average 3.3
  • Showbiz
    0.1, average 1.2

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Political Intrigue 4
  • Japanese Cinema 4
  • Coming-of-Age 4
  • Dark Fantasy 3
  • Absurdist Comedy 3
  • Emotional Bonding 2
  • Psychological Drama 2
  • Found Family Dynamics 2
  • Kaiju Action 2
  • Action Fantasy 2
  • Good vs Evil 2
  • Character-Driven 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

46
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Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Gamera 4: Truth
Gamera 4: Truth

Music

2020s

1 title
Godai - The Wunderkind
Godai - The Wunderkind (2020)

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2010s

9 titles · average score 66
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Baku Mori! Kung Fu Boys -Ramen Chaos-
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Baku Mori! Kung Fu Boys -Ramen Chaos- (2018)
GoodWatch score 64

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Calamity of a Zombie Girl
Calamity of a Zombie Girl (2018)

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Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri
Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien Shiriri (2017)
GoodWatch score 65

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Chieri and Cherry
Chieri and Cherry (2015)

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Blossoms Bloom
Blossoms Bloom (2014)

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Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto
Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto (2013)
GoodWatch score 61

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New Neighbor
New Neighbor (2013)

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Colorful
Colorful (2010)
GoodWatch score 73

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.hack//Quantum
.hack//Quantum (2010)

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2000s

9 titles · average score 67
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects (2008)

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Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie (2007)
GoodWatch score 69

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The iDol
The iDol (2006)

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Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan
Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan (2005)

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You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!! (2002)

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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)
GoodWatch score 69

Original Music Composer

Shokoki!
Shokoki! (2001)

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Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542
Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542 (2001)

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Crossfire
Crossfire (2000)
GoodWatch score 63

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1990s

22 titles · average score 75
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)
GoodWatch score 78

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Gundam Wing: The Endless Waltz
Gundam Wing: The Endless Waltz (1998)
GoodWatch score 75

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Haunted School 3
Haunted School 3 (1997)

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Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion (1996)
GoodWatch score 76

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Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe
Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe (1995)
GoodWatch score 73

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It's a Summer Vacation Everyday
It's a Summer Vacation Everyday (1994)

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Graduation Journey: I Came from Japan
Graduation Journey: I Came from Japan (1993)

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The Games Teachers Play
The Games Teachers Play (1992)

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My Soul Is Slashed
My Soul Is Slashed (1991)

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All's Quiet on the Recruit Front
All's Quiet on the Recruit Front (1991)

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Yakuza Warfare
Yakuza Warfare (1991)

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Yellow Fangs
Yellow Fangs (1990)

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1980s

4 titles · average score 56
Spy Games
Spy Games (1989)

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Ultimate Teacher
Ultimate Teacher (1988)
GoodWatch score 56

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Yamada Village Waltz
Yamada Village Waltz (1988)

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Stay Gold
Stay Gold (1988)

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