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Toshiyuki Inoue

Bio: Toshiyuki Inoue is one of the most important animators in Japan. Nicknamed “the perfect animator” for his proficiency, ability, and range of expression going from cartoony deformation to absolute photorealism, Inoue is a legendary artist
Born: Tue, Jun 20 1961
Toshiyuki Inoue is 63 years old
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Poster of Look Back
Look Back
Toshiyuki Inoue was 63 in Look Back as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 2024
Poster of The Concierge
The Concierge
Toshiyuki Inoue was 62 in The Concierge as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2023
Poster of maboroshi
maboroshi
Toshiyuki Inoue was 62 in maboroshi as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Toshiyuki Inoue was 62 in The Boy and the Heron as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Toshiyuki Inoue was 61 in Lonely Castle in the Mirror as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of The First Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk
Toshiyuki Inoue was 61 in The First Slam Dunk as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 2022
Poster of Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
Toshiyuki Inoue was 60 in Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2 as 'Lead Animator, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2022
Poster of Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
Toshiyuki Inoue was 60 in Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1 as 'Lead Animator, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of The Deer King
The Deer King
Toshiyuki Inoue was 60 in The Deer King as 'Lead Animator, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of Belle
Belle
Toshiyuki Inoue was 60 in Belle as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Toshiyuki Inoue was 59 in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Toshiyuki Inoue was 56 in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms as 'Character Designer, Lead Animator, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 2018
Poster of Napping Princess
Napping Princess
Toshiyuki Inoue was 55 in Napping Princess as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 2017
Poster of The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Toshiyuki Inoue was 54 in The Boy and the Beast as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of Miss Hokusai
Miss Hokusai
Toshiyuki Inoue was 53 in Miss Hokusai as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 09 2015
Poster of Tomcat's Big Adventure
Tomcat's Big Adventure
Toshiyuki Inoue was 53 in Tomcat's Big Adventure as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 2014
Poster of Giovanni's Island
Giovanni's Island
Toshiyuki Inoue was 52 in Giovanni's Island as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 2014
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Toshiyuki Inoue was 51 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Wolf Children
Wolf Children
Toshiyuki Inoue was 51 in Wolf Children as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 21 2012
Poster of A Letter to Momo
A Letter to Momo
Toshiyuki Inoue was 50 in A Letter to Momo as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 2012
Poster of The Sky Crawlers
The Sky Crawlers
Toshiyuki Inoue was 47 in The Sky Crawlers as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 2008
Poster of Paprika
Paprika
Toshiyuki Inoue was 45 in Paprika as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
Toshiyuki Inoue was 43 in Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 2004
Poster of Steamboy
Steamboy
Toshiyuki Inoue was 43 in Steamboy as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 2004
Poster of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Toshiyuki Inoue was 42 in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 2004
Poster of Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers
Toshiyuki Inoue was 42 in Tokyo Godfathers as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2003
Poster of Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
Toshiyuki Inoue was 41 in Millennium Actress as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of A Tree of Palme
A Tree of Palme
Toshiyuki Inoue was 40 in A Tree of Palme as 'Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 2002
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Toshiyuki Inoue was 39 in Blood: The Last Vampire as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Toshiyuki Inoue was 38 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of M.D. Geist II: Death Force
M.D. Geist II: Death Force
Toshiyuki Inoue was 34 in M.D. Geist II: Death Force as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of Memories
Memories
Toshiyuki Inoue was 34 in Memories as 'Character Designer, Animation Supervisor, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
Toshiyuki Inoue was 34 in Ghost in the Shell as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1995
Poster of Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Toshiyuki Inoue was 34 in Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1995
Poster of Run, Melos!
Run, Melos!
Toshiyuki Inoue was 31 in Run, Melos! as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1992
Poster of Roujin Z
Roujin Z
Toshiyuki Inoue was 30 in Roujin Z as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Toshiyuki Inoue was 30 in Only Yesterday as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Fly! Peek the Whale
Fly! Peek the Whale
Toshiyuki Inoue was 29 in Fly! Peek the Whale as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1991
Poster of Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service
Toshiyuki Inoue was 28 in Kiki's Delivery Service as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Venus Wars
Venus Wars
Toshiyuki Inoue was 27 in Venus Wars as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Akira
Akira
Toshiyuki Inoue was 26 in Akira as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1988
Poster of Twilight of the Cockroaches
Twilight of the Cockroaches
Toshiyuki Inoue was 26 in Twilight of the Cockroaches as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1987
Poster of Foxes of Chironup
Foxes of Chironup
Toshiyuki Inoue was 26 in Foxes of Chironup as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1987
Poster of Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Toshiyuki Inoue was 25 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1987
Poster of Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes
Toshiyuki Inoue was 25 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Barefoot Gen 2
Barefoot Gen 2
Toshiyuki Inoue was 24 in Barefoot Gen 2 as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1986
Poster of The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
Toshiyuki Inoue was 24 in The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island as 'Key Animation'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 1985
Poster of Gu-Gu Ganmo
Gu-Gu Ganmo
Toshiyuki Inoue was 23 in Gu-Gu Ganmo as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1985
Poster of The Dream Machine
The Dream Machine
Toshiyuki Inoue will be 63+ in The Dream Machine as 'Animation Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 The Orbital Children
The Orbital Children
Toshiyuki Inoue was 60+ in The Orbital Children as 'Lead Animator, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of Flip Flappers
Flip Flappers
Toshiyuki Inoue was 55+ in Flip Flappers as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2016
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Toshiyuki Inoue was 53+ in Japan Animator Expo as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of SHIROBAKO
SHIROBAKO
Toshiyuki Inoue was 53+ in SHIROBAKO as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Haikyu!!
Haikyu!!
Toshiyuki Inoue was 52+ in Haikyu!! as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of The Eccentric Family
The Eccentric Family
Toshiyuki Inoue was 52+ in The Eccentric Family as 'Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 2013
Poster of Usagi Drop
Usagi Drop
Toshiyuki Inoue was 50+ in Usagi Drop as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Den-noh Coil
Den-noh Coil
Toshiyuki Inoue was 45+ in Den-noh Coil as 'Lead Animator, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2007
Poster of Gankutsuou
Gankutsuou
Toshiyuki Inoue was 43+ in Gankutsuou as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Toshiyuki Inoue was 42+ in This Ugly Yet Beautiful World as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
Toshiyuki Inoue was 42+ in Paranoia Agent as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Toshiyuki Inoue was 41+ in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Medabots
Medabots
Toshiyuki Inoue was 38+ in Medabots as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 02 1999
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Toshiyuki Inoue was 37+ in Blue Submarine No. 6 as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of 3x3 Eyes
3x3 Eyes
Toshiyuki Inoue was 30+ in 3x3 Eyes as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 1991
Poster of Record of Lodoss War
Record of Lodoss War
Toshiyuki Inoue was 29+ in Record of Lodoss War as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1990
Poster of Lemon Angel
Lemon Angel
Toshiyuki Inoue was 26+ in Lemon Angel as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Cream Lemon
Cream Lemon
Toshiyuki Inoue was 23+ in Cream Lemon as 'Key Animation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984