Reiko Okuyama
Reiko Okuyama | |
|---|---|
| 奥山 玲子(Japanese) | |
| Born | October 26, 1936 |
| Died | May 6, 2007 (aged 70) |
| Other names | Reiko Kotabe Reiko Kitagawa |
| Occupation | Animator |
| Spouse | Yoichi Kotabe (m. 1963) |
Reiko Okuyama (奥山 玲子, Okuyama Reiko; 26 October 1936 – 6 May 2007), née, was a Japanese animator, notable for being one of the first female Japanese animators. She has also been credited as Reiko Kotabe (小田部 玲子, Kotabe Reiko; on Hustle Punch episode 19) and Reiko Kitagawa (北川 玲子, Kitagawa Reiko; on Belladonna).
The 2019 asadora Natsuzora is loosely based on her life and career.