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Hiroyuki Imaishi

Bio: Hiroyuki Imaishi (今石 洋之, born October 4, 1971) is a Japanese key animator and anime/anime influenced animation director and one of the co-founders of Trigger. His style is marked by fast and frantic animation combined with elaborate storyboarding and punchy direction
Born: Mon, Oct 04 1971
Hiroyuki Imaishi is 53 years old
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Poster of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
49 in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of Promare
Promare
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
47 in Promare
as 'Key Animation, Art Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Art Direction'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Promare / Side: Galo
Promare / Side: Galo
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
47 in Promare / Side: Galo
as 'Art Direction, Director, Key Animation'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Promare / Side: Lio
Promare / Side: Lio
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
47 in Promare / Side: Lio
as 'Art Direction'.
Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade
Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
43 in Little Witch Academia: The Enchanted Parade
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 03 2015
Poster of Sex & Violence with Machspeed
Sex & Violence with Machspeed
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
43 in Sex & Violence with Machspeed
as 'Director, Key Animation'.
Fri, Mar 20 2015
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
41 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Redline
Redline
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
38 in Redline
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, May 27 2010
Poster of Shoka
Shoka
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
38 in Shoka
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 27 2010
Poster of Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
38 in Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Tue, Dec 01 2009
Poster of Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars
Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
37 in Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 25 2009
Poster of Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood's End
Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood's End
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
36 in Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood's End
as 'Director, Key Animation, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Sep 06 2008
Poster of Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
34 in Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Oval x Over
Oval x Over
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
33 in Oval x Over
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Animation Director'.
Wed, Mar 23 2005
Poster of One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
33 in One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 05 2005
Poster of Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
32 in Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
as 'Animation Director'.
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Dead Leaves
Dead Leaves
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
32 in Dead Leaves
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer, Animation Director'.
Sat, Jan 17 2004
Poster of Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure
Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
31 in Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Animation Store Manager
Animation Store Manager
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
30 in Animation Store Manager
as 'Director, Character Designer, Screenplay, Art Direction'.
Mon, Aug 19 2002
Poster of Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection
Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
29 in Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 03 2001
Poster of Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
26 in Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 24 1998
Poster of Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
25 in Lupin the Third: Island of Assassins
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 01 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
25 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
25 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 15 1997

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 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
50+ in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
as 'Opening/Ending Animation, Storyboard Artist, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2022
Poster of Star Wars: Visions
Star Wars: Visions
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
49+ in Star Wars: Visions
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of BNA
BNA
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
48+ in BNA
as 'Action Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 09 2020
Poster of DARLING in the FRANXX
DARLING in the FRANXX
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
46+ in DARLING in the FRANXX
as 'Action Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 13 2018
Poster of Little Witch Academia
Little Witch Academia
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
45+ in Little Witch Academia
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2017
Poster of Space Patrol Luluco
Space Patrol Luluco
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
44+ in Space Patrol Luluco
as 'Original Concept, Series Composition, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Key Animation, Director, Original Story'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
43+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Kill la Kill
Kill la Kill
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
42+ in Kill la Kill
as 'Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Director, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Inferno Cop
Inferno Cop
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
41+ in Inferno Cop
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
40+ in Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of THE iDOLM@STER
THE iDOLM@STER
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
39+ in THE iDOLM@STER
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of STAR DRIVER: Takuto of the Radiance
STAR DRIVER: Takuto of the Radiance
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
38+ in STAR DRIVER: Takuto of the Radiance
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2010
Poster of Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
38+ in Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Scenario Writer, Original Story'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Rosario + Vampire
Rosario + Vampire
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
36+ in Rosario + Vampire
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 03 2008
Poster of Gurren Lagann
Gurren Lagann
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
35+ in Gurren Lagann
as 'Director, Series Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Re: Cutie Honey
Re: Cutie Honey
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
32+ in Re: Cutie Honey
as 'Director, Opening Title Sequence, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 24 2004
Poster of This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
32+ in This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
30+ in Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
as 'Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of Mahoromatic
Mahoromatic
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
30+ in Mahoromatic
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of Medabots
Medabots
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
29+ in Medabots
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of PaRappa the Rapper
PaRappa the Rapper
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
29+ in PaRappa the Rapper
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 2001
Poster of FLCL
FLCL
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
28+ in FLCL
as 'Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Art Designer, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of Microman
Microman
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
27+ in Microman
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Popolocrois Monogatari
Popolocrois Monogatari
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
27+ in Popolocrois Monogatari
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1998
Poster of His and Her Circumstances
His and Her Circumstances
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
26+ in His and Her Circumstances
as 'Writer, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1998
Poster of Virus Buster Serge
Virus Buster Serge
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
25+ in Virus Buster Serge
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
24+ in Neon Genesis Evangelion
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Hiroyuki Imaishi was
17+ in Gunbuster
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT
Hiroyuki Imaishi will be
53+ in New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT
as 'Series Director, Series Composition'.
First Air Date
Unreleased