Gen Urobuchi
Director · Writer
53 years (Dec 20, 1972)Tokyo, Japan
Gen Urobuchi belongs to the production side of the business, as a Japanese screenwriter with credits most viewers read past without noticing. The trail goes back as far as 2012. Cinema and television have both taken up part of the working life. Among all the credits, 'Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters' reached the widest audience. 'Bubble' appears on the credit list too.
Gen Urobuchi
Director · Writer
Gen Urobuchi belongs to the production side of the business, as a Japanese screenwriter with credits most viewers read past without noticing. The trail goes back as far as 2012. Cinema and television have both taken up part of the working life. Among all the credits, 'Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters' reached the widest audience. 'Bubble' appears on the credit list too.
13 TV Shows
Full Filmography
Liberated from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart
Screenplay
2026
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
Screenplay
2026
Aldnoah.Zero (Re+)
Screenplay
2025
Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Final Chapter
Screenplay
2025
Revenger
Writer · 19 episodes
2023–
Bubble
Screenplay
2022
Obsolete
Writer · 1 episode
2019–
Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West
Director
2019
Godzilla: The Planet Eater
Screenplay
2018
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Gen Urobuchi and where are they from?
Gen Urobuchi is 53 years old, born on December 20, 1972 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Gen Urobuchi?
Gen Urobuchi is best known for directing Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, Bubble, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle.
How many movies has Gen Urobuchi directed?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), Gen Urobuchi has directed or written 17 films and worked on 13 TV shows.
What was Gen Urobuchi's first movie?
The career of Gen Urobuchi began with Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012).
What is Gen Urobuchi's most recent movie or series?
Gen Urobuchi's most recent release is Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-, which premiered on August 28, 2026.
What TV shows has Gen Urobuchi created or directed?
On television, Gen Urobuchi has appeared in Psycho-Pass, Fate/Zero, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Aldnoah.Zero.
Does Gen Urobuchi have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Gen Urobuchi's upcoming work includes: Liberated from Paradise: Resonance of the Heart (2026).
Gen Urobuchi
1972-12-20 · Tokyo, Japan
Gen Urobuchi is a Japanese novelist, visual novel writer and anime screenwriter.