Osamu Sekita
was a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He was known for directing series such as Beast Wars II, Beast Wars Neo, Cross Game, Strawberry 100%, and Transformers: Robots in Disguise, as well as the OVA series Osu!! Karate Bu, Shin Captain Tsubasa, and U-Jin Brand. Sekita was a member of Dream Force and had worked on Hal Film Maker and Synergy SP productions. He was also a member of the former Junio Brain Trust. Works TV animation Shin Don Chuck Monogatari (1976–1978, episode director) Kagaku Bōkentai Dancer 5 (1979–1980, episode director) Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980, episode director) The Ultraman (1979–1980, episode director, storyboards) Zenderman (1979–1980, episode director) Space Runaway Ideon (1980–1981, episode director) Taiyō no Shisha Tetsujin 28-gō (1980–1981, episode director) Superbook (1981–1982, episode director) Fang of the Sun Dougram (1981–1983, episode director) Urusei Yatsura (1981–1986, episode director, storyboards) Asari-chan (1982–1983, episode director) Combat Mecha Xabungle (1982–1983, episode director, storyboards) Aura Battler Dunbine (1983–1984, episode director, storyboards) Ginga Hyōryū Vifam (1983–1984, episode director) Plawres Sanshiro (1982–1984, episode director) Chōriki Robo Galatt (1984–1985, episode director, storyboards) Heavy Metal L-Gaim (1984–1985, episode director, storyboards) Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985–1986, episode director, storyboards) Metal Armor Dragonar (1987–1988, episode director) Mobile Suit Gundam