Question 1

Who is Henry Thurlow?

Accepted Answer

Henry Thurlow is an American animator and episode director who has lived in Japan for about 17 years. He rose from in-between animator to direct One Piece episode 1066 at Toei Animation.

Question 2

Did Henry Thurlow direct an episode of One Piece?

Accepted Answer

Yes. He directed episode 1066, part of the Wano Country arc, which aired on June 25, 2023. Thurlow and Toei Animation's production staff believed he was the first non-Japanese episode director of the One Piece anime.

Question 3

How much does an in-between animator earn in Japan?

Accepted Answer

In Thurlow's experience, in-betweeners earn per drawing: about 100 yen, or roughly 500 yen on pricier productions. In his first year, he made under one million yen.