★ HOW OLD IS SHŌJI SAEKI?
Shōji Saeki is 54 years old, born December 17, 1971 in Japan · Sagittarius.
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About
Shōji Saeki directed and wrote anime for Gainax and Shaft, two of Japan's most influential studios. Born in Japan on December 17, 1971, he worked across storyboarding, direction, and screenwriting. A Sagittarius, Saeki brought narrative depth to series that shaped anime's visual language.
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Biography
Shōji Saeki is a Japanese director, storyboard artist, and screenwriter. Born December 17, 1971, he became known for his work at Gainax and Shaft, two studios that defined late-1990s and 2000s anime. His roles spanning direction, writing, and storyboarding gave him control over narrative and visual storytelling across multiple series. As a screenwriter, Saeki contributed scripts that shaped character arcs and dialogue in works associated with both studios. A Sagittarius born in 1971, his life-path number 11 aligns with the visionary, intuitive creator archetype common among anime's auteur class. Japan's anime industry relied on multi-hyphenate creatives like Saeki—writer-directors who could move fluidly between script, storyboard, and final cut—to sustain production pipelines. His career reflects the studio-era model of anime production, where individual artists shaped entire series aesthetics.
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Trivia
- Saeki worked for Gainax and Shaft, two studios whose aesthetics diverged sharply in the 2000s—Gainax toward experimental abstraction, Shaft toward geometric precision.
- His roles included direction, storyboarding, and writing on the same projects, a career path that required mastery of narrative, visual composition, and production logistics.
- Born a Sagittarius on December 17, 1971, Saeki's life-path number is 11, associated with spiritual insight and creative vision.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shōji Saeki?
- Shōji Saeki is 54 years old (born December 17, 1971).
- When is Shōji Saeki's birthday?
- Shōji Saeki was born on December 17, 1971.
- What is Shōji Saeki's zodiac sign?
- Shōji Saeki is a Sagittarius, born December 17, 1971.
- What is Shōji Saeki's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shōji Saeki was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Shōji Saeki from?
- Shōji Saeki is from Japan.
- What does Shōji Saeki do?
- Shōji Saeki is a writer.
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