Evolution of Yoichi Kotabe's Art career

Yoichi Kotabe ( 小田部 羊一 ) is a animator and game artist who worked on many games in the past. He's well known for the classical Super Mario Bros style from Nintendo. Also he is the character artist of Heidi, girl of the Alps, and worked on quite some big names in the past.

Want to see more Mario art? This video is for you:
   • The Amazing Art of Super Mario Bros &...  

His artbooks are not available anymore, but enough Mario works that feature his designs are:
Heidi series: https://amzn.to/40NzhtS (became a collectors edition)
30y Mario official guide: https://amzn.to/42RaQgv (most popular)
Gaming guide Mario:
https://amzn.to/3FlHRHB
The art of Super Mario Oddesy:
https://amzn.to/3mKThxX
Coloring book Mario: https://amzn.to/3FlIhh9
Official Sticker book: https://amzn.to/3YGpJid

Disclaimer: All art/illustrations shown are from Nintendo/ toei and mainly Yoichi Kotabe, rightful owners of their respective franchises and IP's.

Summary Kotabe's art career:
Yoichi Kotabe is a renowned Japanese animator and character designer, involved in many popular works, including "Heidi the Girl of the Alps," "Flying Yurei Ship," and "Super Mario Bros." Kotabe was born in Taipei City, Taiwan, during the Japanese rule and moved to Japan with his family after the defeat of Japan. After joining Toei Animation in 1959, he worked on various titles and later moved to A Production with Hayao Miyazaki in 1971. He left Japan Animation in 1977 and started working as a freelancer. In 1985, he joined Nintendo as a development advisor, refining the character design of the Mario series.

Music:
Mario gusty garden galaxy OST
Dire Dire Docks Remix - Calm Waters
   • Dire Dire Docks Remix - Calm Waters  

Referenced 100 death Mario video:
   • 100 Funny Ways To DIE In Super Mario ...  

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