Mamoru Oshii (押井 守
Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in
Tokyo) is a Japanese
filmmaker,
television director, and
writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of popular
anime, including
Urusei Yatsura,
Ghost in the Shell, and
Patlabor 2: The Movie. He also holds the distinction of having created the first ever
OVA,
Dallos. For his work, Oshii has received and been nominated for numerous awards, including the
Palme d'Or and
Golden Lion. He has also attracted praise from international directors such as
James Cameron and
The Wachowskis.