Reiko Okuyama

Reiko Okuyama (奥山 玲子, Okuyama Reiko, October 26, 1936 – May 6, 2007) was a Japanese animator, notable for being one of the first female Japanese animators. She has also been credited as Reiko Kotabe (小田部 玲子, Kotabe Reiko, on Hustle Punch episode 19) and Reiko Kitagawa (北川 玲子, Kitagawa Reiko, on Belladonna).

The 2019 asadora Natsuzora is loosely based on her life and career.

Credits

 * Grave of the Fireflies (1988) (key animator)