Yoichi Takabayashi (高林陽一, Takabayashi Yōichi, 29 April 1931 – 15 July 2012) was a Japanese film director.
Born in Kyoto and graduating from Ritsumeikan University, Takabayashi became a pioneering independent filmmaker working in 8mm and 16mm film, earning awards at foreign festivals for his work.
[1] His 1970 film Subarashii jōki kikansha was well received and earned him the opportunity to direct theatrical films.
[1] The Water Was So Clear won the grand prize at the 1973 Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival.
[3] He died on 15 July 2012 of pneumonia at the age of 81.