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
Ponyo
(2008)
Key Animation
Perfect Blue
(1998)
Key Animation
The Wind Rises
(2013)
Key Animation
From Up on Poppy Hill
(2011)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
(2007)
Animation Director and Key Animation
When Marnie Was There
(2014)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
(2012)
Supervising Animation Director and Key Animation
Tales from Earthsea
(2006)
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
(1997)
Animation Director
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
(2004)
Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
(2005)
Key Animation
Tokyo Godfathers
(2003)
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
(2004)
Key Animation
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
(2018)
Key Animation
Full Filmography
Visual Effects
URACON III Opening Animation
(1984)
Animation
Antique Heart
(1988)
Key Animation
Baoh: The Visitor
(1989)
Key Animation
Moonlight Pierce
(1991)
Key Animation
Ariel Deluxe
(1991)
Key Animation
Otaku no Video
(1991)
Animation Director
Roujin Z
(1991)
Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Afterglow of Zeon
(1992)
Key Animation
Fatal Fury 2: The New Battle
(1993)
Key Animation
Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture
(1994)
Key Animation
Macross Plus: The Movie
(1995)
Key Animation
Elementalors
(1995)
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
(1997)
Animation Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
(1997)
Animation Director and Key Animation
Perfect Blue
(1998)
Key Animation
Spriggan
(1998)
Key Animation
Revival of Evangelion
(1998)
Animation Director
Evangelion: Death (True)²
(1998)
Animation Director
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
(1999)
Key Animation
Millennium Actress
(2002)
Character Designer, Animation Director, and Key Animation
Beyond
(2003)
Character Designer and Animation Director
Tokyo Godfathers
(2003)
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
(2004)
Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow
(2004)
Key Animation
Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
(2005)
Key Animation
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
(2005)
Key Animation
Space Station No.9
(2005)
Key Animation
Tales from Earthsea
(2006)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
(2007)
Animation Director and Key Animation
Ponyo
(2008)
Key Animation
The Sky Crawlers
(2008)
Key Animation
Piece
(2009)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
(2009)
Animation Director and Key Animation
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
(2010)
Key Animation
From Up on Poppy Hill
(2011)
Key Animation
Legend of the Millennium Dragon
(2011)
Key Animation
A Letter to Momo
(2012)
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
(2012)
Supervising Animation Director and Key Animation
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
(2013)
Key Animation
The Wind Rises
(2013)
Key Animation
Vassalord.
(2013)
Key Animation
When Marnie Was There
(2014)
Key Animation
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
(2014)
Animation Director
Tomorrow from there
(2015)
Key Animation
The Boy and the Beast
(2015)
Key Animation
Robot on the Road
(2015)
Animation Director
Dou kyu sei – Classmates
(2016)
Key Animation
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
(2016)
Key Animation
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
(2018)
Key Animation
Okko's Inn
(2018)
Key Animation
The Deer King
(2021)
Key Animation
The Boy and the Heron
(2023)
Animation Director and Character Designer
The Concierge
(2023)
Key Animation
Acting
Production
Directing
Writing