★ HOW OLD IS THOMAS ROMAIN?
Thomas Romain is 48 years old, born August 1, 1977 in FR · Leo.
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About
Thomas Romain turned children's sketches into viral art and built a career designing animated worlds. Born in France in 1977, he co-created Code Lyoko, the cult anime that defined early 2000s internet culture, and designed the French-Japanese series Ōban Star-Racers. In 2017, his Twitter thread illustrating his kids' doodles went mainstream. A Leo animator [F1, enrichments], Romain founded Studio No Border and continues directing in Japan.
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Biography
Thomas Romain is a French animator born in 1977. He co-created Code Lyoko alongside Tania Palumbo, the digital-world anime that became a generational touchstone. Romain also designed and co-directed Ōban Star-Racers, a French-Japanese animated series that launched his career in Japan. He founded and serves as creative director of Studio No Border.
As a Life Path 33 Master Teacher [enrichments], Romain channels visionary energy into collaborative worldbuilding—a pattern evident in both his ensemble-driven shows and his studio model. Leos are known for creative magnetism and leadership; Romain's August birth aligns with that fire-sign directorial presence.
In early 2017, Romain shifted into the public eye when he began posting illustrations based on his children's sketches on Twitter, drawing mainstream media attention. The thread demonstrated his ability to find artistic merit in raw, unfiltered creativity—a philosophy that shaped his animation work and studio ethos.
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Trivia
- Romain co-created Code Lyoko with Tania Palumbo, not solo.
- Ōban Star-Racers was a French-Japanese collaboration, marking his entry into the Japanese animation industry.
- His viral 2017 Twitter thread transformed children's doodles into polished artwork, blurring the line between fan content and professional art.
- Studio No Border reflects his multi-national creative approach across France and Japan.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Kendall Jenner
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Thomas Romain?
- Thomas Romain is 48 years old (born August 1, 1977).
- When is Thomas Romain's birthday?
- Thomas Romain was born on August 1, 1977.
- What is Thomas Romain's zodiac sign?
- Thomas Romain is a Leo, born August 1, 1977.
- What is Thomas Romain's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Thomas Romain was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Thomas Romain from?
- Thomas Romain is from FR.
- What does Thomas Romain do?
- Thomas Romain is a writer.
- Is Thomas Romain still alive?
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