Sanae Yamamoto

Born 6 February 1898 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Died 8 February 1981 (aged 83)

Born in 1898, Chiba. Yamamoto began producing animations after being invited by Seitaro Kitayama. Before the war, he created many works commissioned by government offices. After the war, as many artists of his generation left animation, Yamamoto spent his life supporting the industry with Toei Doga.