In 1982, he promoted to "chief director", an overseeing role on Magical Princess Minky Momo. While remaining in TV during the 1980s, he also played a leading role in anime's exodus into video.
In 1982, he became the "chief director" for Magical Princess Minky Momo, overseeing the show. Throughout the 1980s, while still active on TV, he was a key figure in anime moving from television to video formats.