This page is for the real life graphic artist, for the character in Mazinger Angels see: Tsuyoshi Nonaka (Angels)
Tsuyoshi Nonaka is a graphic artist known for his works in the modern Mazinger series and other famous series like Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. He mainly designed robots and mechanical-esque beings for the series he worked for. He also created the successful Soul of Chogokin toyline series for adults.
History[]
Nonaka has been involved with several Toei and Bandai trademarks including Metal Hero, Super Sentai, and several animations like D.I.C.E. and Shin Mazinger. Joining Bandai Co. Ltd. he became a successful toymaker, recreating several key features of popular TV shows and making them into toys (of them included a childhood favorite Mazinger Z). In 2011, Nonaka joined Bandai's "PLEX International Design" as the head of its US division making toys for several of Bandai America's properties.
Works in Mazinger[]
For the Mazinger franchise, Nonaka was in charge of redesigns of the famous robots of the original series. His works appeared in different media including:
- Mazinger Angels (he also appeared as a supporting character in this manga)
- Shin Mazinger Shogeki! Z Hen
- Mazinkaiser SKL
Other Works[]
- D.I.C.E.
- Dinozone