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Akihiko Yamashita

Bio: Akihiko Yamashita (山下 明彦 Yamashita Akihiko, born February 6, 1966, Okayama Prefecture, Chūgoku, Japan) is a Studio Ghibli animator who is famous for Howl's Moving Castle and Giant Robo (OVA). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born: Sun, Feb 06 1966
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture, Chūgoku, Japan
Akihiko Yamashita is 58 years old
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Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Akihiko Yamashita was
57 in The Boy and the Heron
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Tomorrow's Leaves
Tomorrow's Leaves
Akihiko Yamashita was
55 in Tomorrow's Leaves
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Invisible
Invisible
Akihiko Yamashita was
52 in Invisible
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Modest Heroes
Modest Heroes
Akihiko Yamashita was
52 in Modest Heroes
as 'Animation Director, Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Zegapain ADP
Zegapain ADP
Akihiko Yamashita was
50 in Zegapain ADP
as 'Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 15 2016
Poster of Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
Akihiko Yamashita was
50 in Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Feb 06 2016
Poster of When Marnie Was There
When Marnie Was There
Akihiko Yamashita was
48 in When Marnie Was There
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Akihiko Yamashita was
47 in The Wind Rises
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill
Akihiko Yamashita was
45 in From Up on Poppy Hill
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
Akihiko Yamashita was
43 in A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Sun, Jan 03 2010
Poster of Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Akihiko Yamashita was
43 in Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea
Akihiko Yamashita was
40 in Tales from Earthsea
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Akihiko Yamashita was
35 in Spirited Away
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Escaflowne: The Movie
Escaflowne: The Movie
Akihiko Yamashita was
34 in Escaflowne: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jun 24 2000
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Miller's Report
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Miller's Report
Akihiko Yamashita was
32 in Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Miller's Report
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
Akihiko Yamashita was
32 in Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Dragon Quest - Emblem of Roto
Dragon Quest - Emblem of Roto
Akihiko Yamashita was
30 in Dragon Quest - Emblem of Roto
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
Akihiko Yamashita was
29 in Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
as 'Character Designer'.
Tue, Feb 21 1995
Poster of The Mighty Gin Rei
The Mighty Gin Rei
Akihiko Yamashita was
28 in The Mighty Gin Rei
as 'Character Designer'.
Sat, Aug 20 1994
Poster of Barefoot Gin Rei
Barefoot Gin Rei
Akihiko Yamashita was
28 in Barefoot Gin Rei
as 'Character Designer'.
Sun, Feb 20 1994
Poster of Relic Armor Legaciam
Relic Armor Legaciam
Akihiko Yamashita was
21 in Relic Armor Legaciam
as 'Key Animation, Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Nov 28 1987

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Cagaster of an Insect Cage
Cagaster of an Insect Cage
Akihiko Yamashita was
54+ in Cagaster of an Insect Cage
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 06 2020
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Akihiko Yamashita was
48+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Karas
Karas
Akihiko Yamashita was
39+ in Karas
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Final Fantasy: Unlimited
Akihiko Yamashita was
35+ in Final Fantasy: Unlimited
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Fighting Spirit
Fighting Spirit
Akihiko Yamashita was
34+ in Fighting Spirit
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Strange Dawn
Strange Dawn
Akihiko Yamashita was
34+ in Strange Dawn
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 11 2000
Poster of NieA_7
NieA_7
Akihiko Yamashita was
34+ in NieA_7
as 'Art Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of The Tree In Sunlight
The Tree In Sunlight
Akihiko Yamashita was
34+ in The Tree In Sunlight
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of The Big O
The Big O
Akihiko Yamashita was
33+ in The Big O
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 13 1999
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Akihiko Yamashita was
32+ in Blue Submarine No. 6
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of Serial Experiments Lain
Serial Experiments Lain
Akihiko Yamashita was
32+ in Serial Experiments Lain
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1998
Poster of Princess Nine
Princess Nine
Akihiko Yamashita was
32+ in Princess Nine
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 1998
Poster of Revolutionary Girl Utena
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Akihiko Yamashita was
31+ in Revolutionary Girl Utena
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of The Adventures of Kotetsu
The Adventures of Kotetsu
Akihiko Yamashita was
30+ in The Adventures of Kotetsu
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of You're Under Arrest!
You're Under Arrest!
Akihiko Yamashita was
30+ in You're Under Arrest!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Super Atragon
Super Atragon
Akihiko Yamashita was
29+ in Super Atragon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 21 1995
Poster of New Angel
New Angel
Akihiko Yamashita was
28+ in New Angel
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Akihiko Yamashita was
26+ in Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Supervising Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 23 1992
Poster of Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Akihiko Yamashita was
26+ in Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 1992
Poster of Mozaika
Mozaika
Akihiko Yamashita was
25+ in Mozaika
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Akihiko Yamashita was
24+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Angel Cop
Angel Cop
Akihiko Yamashita was
23+ in Angel Cop
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
Akihiko Yamashita was
22+ in Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 1988
Poster of Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
Akihiko Yamashita was
20+ in Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1987
Poster of Blue Comet SPT Layzner
Blue Comet SPT Layzner
Akihiko Yamashita was
19+ in Blue Comet SPT Layzner
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1985
Poster of Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Akihiko Yamashita was
17+ in Armored Trooper VOTOMS
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1983