Toshiyuki Inoue
Visual Effects
- Born
- June 20, 1961 (age 65)
Toshiyuki Inoue is one of the most important animators in Japan. Nicknamed “the perfect animator” for his proficiency, ability, and range of expression going from cartoony deformation to absolute photorealism, Inoue is a legendary artist. Beginning his career in 1982, he was quickly promoted to character design and animation direction on Gu Gu Ganmo. His work on Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise, Akira, and Kiki’s Delivery Service propelled him to fame in the following years. He became one of the leading artists in the “realist” movement that developed after Akira and worked on many iconic productions such as Ghost in the Shell, Jin-Roh, A Tree of Palme, and Millennium Actress.
Known for
Akira
July 16, 1988
Kiki's Delivery Service
July 29, 1989
Ghost in the Shell
November 18, 1995
Paprika
October 1, 2006
The Boy and the Heron
July 14, 2023
Wolf Children
July 21, 2012
The Boy and the Beast
July 11, 2015
Tokyo Godfathers
December 5, 2003
Only Yesterday
July 20, 1991
Millennium Actress
September 14, 2002
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
March 6, 2004
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
March 8, 2021
Behind the camera51
- 2024Look Back Key Animation
- 2023The Concierge Key Animation
- 2023maboroshi Key Animation
- 2023The Boy and the Heron Key Animation
- 2022Lonely Castle in the Mirror Key Animation
- 2022The First Slam Dunk Key Animation
- 2022Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2 Key Animation, Lead Animator
- 2022Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1 Lead Animator, Key Animation
- 2021The Deer King Lead Animator, Animation Director
- 2021