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Hiroaki Sakurai

Bio: Hiroaki Sakurai (桜井 弘明) is a Japanese anime director.
Born: Mon, Dec 15 1958
Birthplace: Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
Hiroaki Sakurai is 66 years old
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Poster of Detective Opera Milky Holmes the Movie: Milky Holmes' Counterattack
Detective Opera Milky Holmes the Movie: Milky Holmes' Counterattack
Hiroaki Sakurai was 57 in Detective Opera Milky Holmes the Movie: Milky Holmes' Counterattack as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 2016
Poster of Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess
Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess
Hiroaki Sakurai was 53 in Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 2012
Poster of Di Gi Charat: A Trip To The Planet
Di Gi Charat: A Trip To The Planet
Hiroaki Sakurai was 43 in Di Gi Charat: A Trip To The Planet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 2001
Poster of Di Gi Charat Christmas Special
Di Gi Charat Christmas Special
Hiroaki Sakurai was 42 in Di Gi Charat Christmas Special as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 2000
Poster of Cyber Team in Akihabara: The Movie
Cyber Team in Akihabara: The Movie
Hiroaki Sakurai was 40 in Cyber Team in Akihabara: The Movie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1999

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Honey Lemon Soda
Honey Lemon Soda
Hiroaki Sakurai was 66+ in Honey Lemon Soda as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 2025
Poster of The Dangers in My Heart
The Dangers in My Heart
Hiroaki Sakurai was 64+ in The Dangers in My Heart as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2023
Poster of Mewkledreamy
Mewkledreamy
Hiroaki Sakurai was 61+ in Mewkledreamy as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2020
Poster of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened
Hiroaki Sakurai was 61+ in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 30 2019
Poster of The Demon Girl Next Door
The Demon Girl Next Door
Hiroaki Sakurai was 60+ in The Demon Girl Next Door as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Teasing Master Takagi-san
Teasing Master Takagi-san
Hiroaki Sakurai was 59+ in Teasing Master Takagi-san as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 2018
Poster of Little Witch Academia
Little Witch Academia
Hiroaki Sakurai was 58+ in Little Witch Academia as 'Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2017
Poster of The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Hiroaki Sakurai was 57+ in The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. as 'Storyboard Artist, Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 11 2016
Poster of The Everyday Tales of a Cat God
The Everyday Tales of a Cat God
Hiroaki Sakurai was 52+ in The Everyday Tales of a Cat God as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 09 2011
Poster of Maid Sama!
Maid Sama!
Hiroaki Sakurai was 51+ in Maid Sama! as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of ちーすい丸
ちーすい丸
Hiroaki Sakurai was 51+ in ちーすい丸 as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 06 2010
Poster of GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class
GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class
Hiroaki Sakurai was 50+ in GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class as 'Director, Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 06 2009
Poster of Petit Eva: Evangelion@School
Petit Eva: Evangelion@School
Hiroaki Sakurai was 48+ in Petit Eva: Evangelion@School as 'Director, Script Editor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 2007
Poster of Di Gi Charat: Winter Garden
Di Gi Charat: Winter Garden
Hiroaki Sakurai was 48+ in Di Gi Charat: Winter Garden as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 23 2006
Poster of Mushi-Shi
Mushi-Shi
Hiroaki Sakurai was 46+ in Mushi-Shi as 'Storyboard, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2005
Poster of Magical Girl Tsukune-chan
Magical Girl Tsukune-chan
Hiroaki Sakurai was 46+ in Magical Girl Tsukune-chan as 'Director, Screenplay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 24 2005
Poster of Sweet Valerian
Sweet Valerian
Hiroaki Sakurai was 45+ in Sweet Valerian as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 2004
Poster of Cromartie High School
Cromartie High School
Hiroaki Sakurai was 44+ in Cromartie High School as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 2003
Poster of Di Gi Charat Nyo!
Di Gi Charat Nyo!
Hiroaki Sakurai was 44+ in Di Gi Charat Nyo! as 'Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2003
Poster of Nanaka 6/17
Nanaka 6/17
Hiroaki Sakurai was 44+ in Nanaka 6/17 as 'Director, Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2003
Poster of PaRappa the Rapper
PaRappa the Rapper
Hiroaki Sakurai was 42+ in PaRappa the Rapper as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO Baby
Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO Baby
Hiroaki Sakurai was 41+ in Daa! Daa! Daa! UFO Baby as 'Series Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 2000
Poster of Di Gi Charat
Di Gi Charat
Hiroaki Sakurai was 40+ in Di Gi Charat as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 30 1999
Poster of Revolutionary Girl Utena
Revolutionary Girl Utena
Hiroaki Sakurai was 38+ in Revolutionary Girl Utena as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of Kodocha
Kodocha
Hiroaki Sakurai was 37+ in Kodocha as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 1996
Poster of Nurse Angel Ririka SOS
Nurse Angel Ririka SOS
Hiroaki Sakurai was 36+ in Nurse Angel Ririka SOS as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 1995