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Kunihiko Yuyama

Bio: Kunihiko Yuyama ( Yuyama Kunihiko , born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director of anime films, television, and video series. His best known work is Pokémon
Born: Wed, Oct 15 1952
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Kunihiko Yuyama is 72 years old
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Poster of Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter
Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter
Kunihiko Yuyama was 71 in Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky!
Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 70 in Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky! as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of A Ripple in Time
A Ripple in Time
Kunihiko Yuyama was 69 in A Ripple in Time as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 2022
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Kunihiko Yuyama was 68 in Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Kunihiko Yuyama was 66 in Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Kunihiko Yuyama was 65 in Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 64 in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2017
Poster of Rudolf the Black Cat
Rudolf the Black Cat
Kunihiko Yuyama was 63 in Rudolf the Black Cat as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 2016
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Kunihiko Yuyama was 63 in Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2016
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Kunihiko Yuyama was 62 in Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 2015
Poster of Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?
Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?
Kunihiko Yuyama was 62 in Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus? as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 2015
Poster of Pikachu, What's This Key?
Pikachu, What's This Key?
Kunihiko Yuyama was 61 in Pikachu, What's This Key? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Kunihiko Yuyama was 61 in Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Kunihiko Yuyama was 60 in Pokémon: Eevee & Friends as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2013
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Kunihiko Yuyama was 60 in Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2013
Poster of Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Kunihiko Yuyama was 60 in Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Kunihiko Yuyama was 59 in Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2012
Poster of Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
Kunihiko Yuyama was 59 in Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 2012
Poster of Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Kunihiko Yuyama was 59 in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 2012
Poster of Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story
Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story
Kunihiko Yuyama was 58 in Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 2011
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Kunihiko Yuyama was 58 in Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Kunihiko Yuyama was 58 in Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure
Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was 57 in Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 2010
Poster of Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Kunihiko Yuyama was 57 in Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 2010
Poster of Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Kunihiko Yuyama was 57 in Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 2010
Poster of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness
Kunihiko Yuyama was 56 in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 56 in Pikachu's Sparkle Search! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 2009
Poster of Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Kunihiko Yuyama was 56 in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 2009
Poster of Pikachu's Ice Adventure
Pikachu's Ice Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was 55 in Pikachu's Ice Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2008
Poster of Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Kunihiko Yuyama was 55 in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
Kunihiko Yuyama was 54 in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of Pikachu's Exploration Club
Pikachu's Exploration Club
Kunihiko Yuyama was 54 in Pikachu's Exploration Club as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2007
Poster of Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Kunihiko Yuyama was 54 in Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 2007
Poster of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 53 in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! as 'Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Pikachu's Island Adventure
Pikachu's Island Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was 53 in Pikachu's Island Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2006
Poster of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Kunihiko Yuyama was 53 in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was 53 in Pikachu's Ocean Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 2006
Poster of Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Kunihiko Yuyama was 53 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Pikachu's Ghost Carnival
Pikachu's Ghost Carnival
Kunihiko Yuyama was 52 in Pikachu's Ghost Carnival as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 2005
Poster of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Kunihiko Yuyama was 52 in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2005
Poster of Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 52 in Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2005
Poster of Pikachu's Summer Festival
Pikachu's Summer Festival
Kunihiko Yuyama was 51 in Pikachu's Summer Festival as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 2004
Poster of Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Kunihiko Yuyama was 51 in Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2004
Poster of Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Kunihiko Yuyama was 50 in Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker as 'Other, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 50 in Pokémon: Gotta Dance! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Pokémon Heroes
Pokémon Heroes
Kunihiko Yuyama was 49 in Pokémon Heroes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Camp Pikachu
Camp Pikachu
Kunihiko Yuyama was 49 in Camp Pikachu as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
Kunihiko Yuyama was 49 in Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder! as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 2001
Poster of Pikachu's PikaBoo
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Kunihiko Yuyama was 48 in Pikachu's PikaBoo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 2001
Poster of Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever
Kunihiko Yuyama was 48 in Pokémon 4Ever as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001
Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001
Kunihiko Yuyama was 48 in Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Pikachu & Pichu
Pikachu & Pichu
Kunihiko Yuyama was 47 in Pikachu & Pichu as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2000
Poster of Pokémon 3: The Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Kunihiko Yuyama was 47 in Pokémon 3: The Movie as 'Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2000
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Kunihiko Yuyama was 47 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Pokémon the Movie 2000
Pokémon the Movie 2000
Kunihiko Yuyama was 46 in Pokémon the Movie 2000 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was 46 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
Kunihiko Yuyama was 46 in The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1999
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Kunihiko Yuyama was 46 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1998
Poster of Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Vacation
Kunihiko Yuyama was 45 in Pikachu's Vacation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie
Kunihiko Yuyama was 45 in Pokémon: The First Movie as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
Kunihiko Yuyama was 44 in New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories
Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories
Kunihiko Yuyama was 41 in Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 1994
Poster of Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
Kunihiko Yuyama was 40 in Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Kunihiko Yuyama was 40 in Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Appleland Story
Appleland Story
Kunihiko Yuyama was 40 in Appleland Story as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure
Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was 36 in Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1989
Poster of The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
Kunihiko Yuyama was 36 in The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
Kunihiko Yuyama was 34 in TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 14 1987
Poster of The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask
The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask
Kunihiko Yuyama was 34 in The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1987
Poster of Roots Search
Roots Search
Kunihiko Yuyama was 33 in Roots Search as 'Supervising Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1986
Poster of Windaria
Windaria
Kunihiko Yuyama was 33 in Windaria as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1986
Poster of GoShogun: The Time Étranger
GoShogun: The Time Étranger
Kunihiko Yuyama was 32 in GoShogun: The Time Étranger as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1985
Poster of Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Kunihiko Yuyama was 32 in Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1985
Poster of GoShogun
GoShogun
Kunihiko Yuyama was 29 in GoShogun as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles
Kunihiko Yuyama was 71+ in Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 2024
Poster of Punirunes
Punirunes
Kunihiko Yuyama was 69+ in Punirunes as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2022
Poster of Pokémon
Pokémon
Kunihiko Yuyama was 44+ in Pokémon as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Weather Report Girl
Weather Report Girl
Kunihiko Yuyama was 42+ in Weather Report Girl as 'Writer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 01 1995
Poster of Ear of the Golden Dragon
Ear of the Golden Dragon
Kunihiko Yuyama was 42+ in Ear of the Golden Dragon as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1995
Poster of Jura Tripper
Jura Tripper
Kunihiko Yuyama was 42+ in Jura Tripper as 'Series Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1995
Poster of Ushio and Tora
Ushio and Tora
Kunihiko Yuyama was 39+ in Ushio and Tora as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of Slow Step
Slow Step
Kunihiko Yuyama was 38+ in Slow Step as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Kunihiko Yuyama was 34+ in The Three Musketeers as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1987
Poster of Plawres Sanshiro
Plawres Sanshiro
Kunihiko Yuyama was 30+ in Plawres Sanshiro as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 1983
Poster of GoShogun
GoShogun
Kunihiko Yuyama was 28+ in GoShogun as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1981
Poster of Josephina the Whale
Josephina the Whale
Kunihiko Yuyama was 26+ in Josephina the Whale as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1979