Tomokazu Tokoro(ところ ともかず Tokoro Tomokazu) is a Japanese anime director and artist. He has directed the acclaimed series NieA_7, Haibane Renmei, and Hellsing (OVA) (in production), and was assistant director on Macross Zero (OVA). He directed episodes of Genesis of Aquarion, Devil Lady, and Genesis Survivor Gaiarth (OVA). He did key animation on Armitage III (OVA), Serial Experiments Lain, and Space Adventure Cobra - The Movie, as well as NieA_7 and Haibane Renmei.