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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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of Promare / Side: Galo
Promare / Side: Galo
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 47 in Promare / Side: Galo as 'Art Direction, Director, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Promare
Promare
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 47 in Promare as 'Key Animation, Art Designer, Storyboard Artist, Director, Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2019
Poster of Promare / Side: Lio
Promare / Side: Lio
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 47 in Promare / Side: Lio as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Redline
Redline
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 38 in Redline as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 2010
Poster of Shoka
Shoka
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 38 in Shoka as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Dead Leaves
Dead Leaves
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 32 in Dead Leaves as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2003
Poster of Animation Store Manager
Animation Store Manager
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 30 in Animation Store Manager as 'Director, Character Designer, Art Direction, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of BNA
BNA
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 48+ in BNA as 'Action Director, Key Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of Ninja Slayer From Animation
Ninja Slayer From Animation
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 43+ in Ninja Slayer From Animation as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 16 2015
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 43+ in Japan Animator Expo as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Inferno Cop
Inferno Cop
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 41+ in Inferno Cop as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Rosario + Vampire
Rosario + Vampire
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 36+ in Rosario + Vampire as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2002
Poster of Mahoromatic
Mahoromatic
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 30+ in Mahoromatic as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of PaRappa the Rapper
PaRappa the Rapper
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 29+ in PaRappa the Rapper as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 2000
Poster of Medabots
Medabots
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 27+ in Medabots as 'Key Animation, Storyboard, Director, Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 02 1999
Poster of Microman
Microman
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 27+ in Microman as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Popolocrois Monogatari
Popolocrois Monogatari
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 27+ in Popolocrois Monogatari as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1995
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Hiroyuki Imaishi was 17+ in Gunbuster as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of Kill a Kill
Kill a Kill
Hiroyuki Imaishi will be 53+ in Kill a Kill as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased