Japanese animator, designer, and animation director.
Nicknamed as "Master" (師匠, Shishou), by Takahiro Kishida during the production of Bubblegum Crisis. Since then the nickname has been widely recognized within the industry.
Known For
The Boy and the Heron
(2023)
Animation Director and Character Designer
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
(1997)
Animation Director and Key Animation
Perfect Blue
(1998)
Key Animation
Ponyo
(2008)
Key Animation
The Wind Rises
(2013)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
(2012)
Supervising Animation Director and Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
(2005)
Key Animation
When Marnie Was There
(2014)
Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
(2004)
Key Animation
From Up on Poppy Hill
(2011)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
(2007)
Animation Director and Key Animation
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
(2018)
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
(2004)
Key Animation
Tales from Earthsea
(2006)
Key Animation
Millennium Actress
(2002)
Character Designer, Animation Director, and Key Animation