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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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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Imaginary
The Imaginary
Akihiko Yamashita was 57 in The Imaginary as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 2023
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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Tomorrow's Leaves
Tomorrow's Leaves
Akihiko Yamashita was 55 in Tomorrow's Leaves as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Invisible
Invisible
Akihiko Yamashita was 52 in Invisible as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Modest Heroes
Modest Heroes
Akihiko Yamashita was 52 in Modest Heroes as 'Animation Director, Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2018
Poster of Zegapain ADP
Zegapain ADP
Akihiko Yamashita was 50 in Zegapain ADP as 'Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Akihiko Yamashita was 47 in The Wind Rises as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea
Akihiko Yamashita was 40 in Tales from Earthsea as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Akihiko Yamashita was 35 in Spirited Away as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Escaflowne: The Movie
Escaflowne: The Movie
Akihiko Yamashita was 34 in Escaflowne: The Movie as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1994
Poster of Barefoot Gin Rei
Barefoot Gin Rei
Akihiko Yamashita was 28 in Barefoot Gin Rei as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1994
Poster of Relic Armor Legaciam
Relic Armor Legaciam
Akihiko Yamashita was 21 in Relic Armor Legaciam as 'Animation Director, Key Animation, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1987

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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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Karas
Karas
Akihiko Yamashita was 39+ in Karas as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Fighting Spirit
Fighting Spirit
Akihiko Yamashita was 34+ in Fighting Spirit as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Strange Dawn
Strange Dawn
Akihiko Yamashita was 34+ in Strange Dawn as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 11 2000
Poster of NieA_7
NieA_7
Akihiko Yamashita was 34+ in NieA_7 as 'Art Designer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 1998
Poster of Princess Nine
Princess Nine
Akihiko Yamashita was 32+ in Princess Nine as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Super Atragon
Super Atragon
Akihiko Yamashita was 29+ in Super Atragon as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 21 1995
Poster of New Angel
New Angel
Akihiko Yamashita was 28+ in New Angel as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 1992
Poster of Mozaika
Mozaika
Akihiko Yamashita was 25+ in Mozaika as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1983