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Futoshi Nishiya

Bio: Futoshi Nishiya (西屋 太志, Nishiya Futoshi, 1982 – July 18, 2019) was a Japanese animator, director and character designer. He worked at Kyoto Animation, where he tragically lost his life in the arson attack on 18 July 2019
Born: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Birthplace: Mitsugi, Hiroshima, Japan [now Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan]

Death: Thu, Jul 18 2019
Futoshi Nishiya is 37 years old
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Poster of Free! the Final Stroke The Second Volume
Free! the Final Stroke The Second Volume
Futoshi Nishiya would have been no older than
37 in Free! the Final Stroke The Second Volume
as 'Character Designer'.
Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of Free! the Final Stroke The First Volume
Free! the Final Stroke The First Volume
Futoshi Nishiya would have been no older than
37 in Free! the Final Stroke The First Volume
as 'Character Designer'.
Fri, Sep 17 2021
Poster of Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Futoshi Nishiya was
37 in Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day
as 'Supervising Animation Director'.
Fri, Apr 19 2019
Poster of Liz and the Blue Bird
Liz and the Blue Bird
Futoshi Nishiya was
36 in Liz and the Blue Bird
as 'Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Sat, Apr 21 2018
Poster of Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
Futoshi Nishiya was
36 in Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jan 06 2018
Poster of Free!: Take Your Marks
Free!: Take Your Marks
Futoshi Nishiya was
35 in Free!: Take Your Marks
as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director'.
Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
Futoshi Nishiya was
35 in Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Sep 30 2017
Poster of Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise
Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise
Futoshi Nishiya was
35 in Free!: Timeless Medley - The Promise
as 'Character Designer'.
Sat, Jul 01 2017
Poster of Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond
Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond
Futoshi Nishiya was
35 in Free!: Timeless Medley - The Bond
as 'Character Designer'.
Sat, Apr 22 2017
Poster of A Silent Voice: The Movie
A Silent Voice: The Movie
Futoshi Nishiya was
34 in A Silent Voice: The Movie
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director, Supervising Animation Director'.
Sat, Sep 17 2016
Poster of Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Futoshi Nishiya was
34 in Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 23 2016
Poster of High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
Futoshi Nishiya was
33 in High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director'.
Sat, Dec 05 2015
Poster of Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
Futoshi Nishiya was
33 in Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
as 'Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past
Futoshi Nishiya was
33 in Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Past
as 'Supervising Animation Director'.
Sun, Mar 15 2015
Poster of K-On! The Movie
K-On! The Movie
Futoshi Nishiya was
29 in K-On! The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 03 2011
Poster of The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
Futoshi Nishiya was
28 in The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
as 'Supervising Animation Director'.
Fri, Feb 05 2010
Poster of Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
Futoshi Nishiya was
23 in Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 23 2005

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Tsurune
Tsurune
Futoshi Nishiya was
36+ in Tsurune
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2018
Poster of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Futoshi Nishiya was
35+ in Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 12 2017
Poster of Sound! Euphonium
Sound! Euphonium
Futoshi Nishiya was
33+ in Sound! Euphonium
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 2015
Poster of Amagi Brilliant Park
Amagi Brilliant Park
Futoshi Nishiya was
32+ in Amagi Brilliant Park
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of Free!
Free!
Futoshi Nishiya was
31+ in Free!
as 'Supervising Animation Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Character Designer, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 04 2013
Poster of Hyouka
Hyouka
Futoshi Nishiya was
30+ in Hyouka
as 'Character Designer, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 23 2012
Poster of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
Futoshi Nishiya was
29+ in Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2011
Poster of K-ON!
K-ON!
Futoshi Nishiya was
27+ in K-ON!
as 'Animation Director, Opening/Ending Animation, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 2009
Poster of Clannad
Clannad
Futoshi Nishiya was
25+ in Clannad
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Kanon
Kanon
Futoshi Nishiya was
24+ in Kanon
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Futoshi Nishiya was
24+ in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 2006
Poster of InuYasha
InuYasha
Futoshi Nishiya was
18+ in InuYasha
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 2000