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Hisao Shirai

Born: Thu, Dec 12 1946

Birthplace: Saitama, Japan

Death: Sun, Apr 28 2019

Hisao Shirai is 72 years old

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Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Hisao Shirai was 61 in Ghost in the Shell 2.0 as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 2008

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Hisao Shirai was 59 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2006

Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker

Hisao Shirai was 56 in Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2003

Nasu: Summer in Andalusia

Hisao Shirai was 56 in Nasu: Summer in Andalusia as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 2003

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)

Hisao Shirai was 56 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version) as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 2003

Millennium Actress

Hisao Shirai was 55 in Millennium Actress as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 2002

Pokémon Heroes

Hisao Shirai was 55 in Pokémon Heroes as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002

Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street

Hisao Shirai was 55 in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street as 'Camera Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2002

WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3

Hisao Shirai was 55 in WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3 as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 2002

Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time

Hisao Shirai was 55 in Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2001

Pikachu's PikaBoo

Hisao Shirai was 54 in Pikachu's PikaBoo as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2001

Pokémon 4Ever

Hisao Shirai was 54 in Pokémon 4Ever as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 2001

Ah! My Goddess: The Movie

Hisao Shirai was 53 in Ah! My Goddess: The Movie as 'Director of Photography, Editorial Manager'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2000

Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar

Hisao Shirai was 53 in Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 2000

Leave it to Kero!

Hisao Shirai was 53 in Leave it to Kero! as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2000

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card

Hisao Shirai was 53 in Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card as 'Cinematography, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2000

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Hisao Shirai was 53 in Pokémon 3: The Movie as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2000

Crest of the Stars: Birth

Hisao Shirai was 53 in Crest of the Stars: Birth as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2000

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

Hisao Shirai was 52 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1999

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

Hisao Shirai was 52 in Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1999

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Hisao Shirai was 52 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1999

Spriggan

Hisao Shirai was 51 in Spriggan as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1998

Pikachu's Vacation

Hisao Shirai was 51 in Pikachu's Vacation as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998

Pokémon: The First Movie

Hisao Shirai was 51 in Pokémon: The First Movie as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998

Evangelion: Death (True)²

Hisao Shirai was 51 in Evangelion: Death (True)² as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1998

Revival of Evangelion

Hisao Shirai was 51 in Revival of Evangelion as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1998

Perfect Blue

Hisao Shirai was 51 in Perfect Blue as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1998

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

Hisao Shirai was 50 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1997

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Hisao Shirai was 50 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1997

Armitage III: Poly Matrix

Hisao Shirai was 49 in Armitage III: Poly Matrix as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1996

M.D. Geist II: Death Force

Hisao Shirai was 49 in M.D. Geist II: Death Force as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1996

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Hisao Shirai was 49 in Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1996

Ghost in the Shell

Hisao Shirai was 48 in Ghost in the Shell as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1995

Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus

Hisao Shirai was 48 in Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus as 'Camera Production Assistant'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1995

Wild 7: Biker Knights

Hisao Shirai was 48 in Wild 7: Biker Knights as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1994

Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory

Hisao Shirai was 47 in Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1994

Akuemon

Hisao Shirai was 46 in Akuemon as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1993

The Sky-Colored Seed

Hisao Shirai was 45 in The Sky-Colored Seed as 'Compositing Artist'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1992

Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown

Hisao Shirai was 45 in Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1992

Comet in Moominland

Hisao Shirai was 45 in Comet in Moominland as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1992

Moonlight Pierce

Hisao Shirai was 45 in Moonlight Pierce as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1991

Adachi-ga Hara

Hisao Shirai was 44 in Adachi-ga Hara as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1991

Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge

Hisao Shirai was 44 in Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1991

Only Yesterday

Hisao Shirai was 44 in Only Yesterday as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991

Crying Freeman 3: Shades of Death, Part 2

Hisao Shirai was 43 in Crying Freeman 3: Shades of Death, Part 2 as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1990

Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1

Hisao Shirai was 42 in Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1 as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1989

Space Family Carlvinson

Hisao Shirai was 42 in Space Family Carlvinson as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1988

Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer

Hisao Shirai was 41 in Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1988

My Neighbor Totoro

Hisao Shirai was 41 in My Neighbor Totoro as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1988

California Crisis: Gun Salvo

Hisao Shirai was 39 in California Crisis: Gun Salvo as 'Camera Production Assistant'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 1986

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle

Hisao Shirai was 38 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1984

Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World

Hisao Shirai was 36 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1983

Future War 198X

Hisao Shirai was 35 in Future War 198X as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1982

Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure

Hisao Shirai was 35 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1982

The Tomb of Dracula

Hisao Shirai was 33 in The Tomb of Dracula as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1980

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Saiyuki Reload: Burial

Hisao Shirai was 60+ in Saiyuki Reload: Burial as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 27 2007

Himawari!

Hisao Shirai was 59+ in Himawari! as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 2006

Elfen Lied

Hisao Shirai was 57+ in Elfen Lied as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2004

Mezzo DSA

Hisao Shirai was 57+ in Mezzo DSA as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 2004

Gungrave

Hisao Shirai was 56+ in Gungrave as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2003

Witch Hunter Robin

Hisao Shirai was 55+ in Witch Hunter Robin as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 03 2002

Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution

Hisao Shirai was 55+ in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2002

Mirage of Blaze

Hisao Shirai was 55+ in Mirage of Blaze as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2002

Hisao Shirai was 54+ in X as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001

Argento Soma

Hisao Shirai was 53+ in Argento Soma as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000

Fighting Spirit

Hisao Shirai was 53+ in Fighting Spirit as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000

Infinite Ryvius

Hisao Shirai was 52+ in Infinite Ryvius as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1999

Crest of the Stars

Hisao Shirai was 52+ in Crest of the Stars as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 1999

Master Keaton

Hisao Shirai was 51+ in Master Keaton as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1998

Cardcaptor Sakura

Hisao Shirai was 51+ in Cardcaptor Sakura as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1998

Legend of Basara

Hisao Shirai was 51+ in Legend of Basara as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 1998

TRIGUN

Hisao Shirai was 51+ in TRIGUN as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1998

Vampire Princess Miyu

Hisao Shirai was 50+ in Vampire Princess Miyu as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1997

Hyper Speed GranDoll

Hisao Shirai was 50+ in Hyper Speed GranDoll as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 1997

Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman

Hisao Shirai was 49+ in Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996

Saber Marionette R

Hisao Shirai was 48+ in Saber Marionette R as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 25 1995

Armitage III

Hisao Shirai was 48+ in Armitage III as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1995

Phantom Quest Corp.

Hisao Shirai was 47+ in Phantom Quest Corp. as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994

Miracle Girls

Hisao Shirai was 46+ in Miracle Girls as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1993

Flaming Rugby Boy: Dodge Danpei

Hisao Shirai was 44+ in Flaming Rugby Boy: Dodge Danpei as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991

Moomin

Hisao Shirai was 43+ in Moomin as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 12 1990

Alfred J. Kwak

Hisao Shirai was 42+ in Alfred J. Kwak as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 1989

King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Hisao Shirai was 32+ in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as 'Director of Photography'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 09 1979