Portrait of Yu Yamashita

Yu Yamashita

Bio: Yu Yamashita (山下 祐, Yamashita Yu, born Born August 7, 1978) is a Japanese animator and character designer from Fukuoka Prefecture. They're also known under their nickname Charozou (ちゃろぞう, Charozō)
Born: Mon, Aug 07 1978
Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
Yu Yamashita is 46 years old
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Poster of Pompo the Cinephile
Pompo the Cinephile
Yu Yamashita was
42 in Pompo the Cinephile
as 'Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of Love Me, Love Me Not
Love Me, Love Me Not
Yu Yamashita was
42 in Love Me, Love Me Not
as 'Supervising Animation Director, Character Designer'.
Fri, Sep 18 2020
Poster of Penguin Highway
Penguin Highway
Yu Yamashita was
40 in Penguin Highway
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 17 2018
Poster of The Anthem of the Heart
The Anthem of the Heart
Yu Yamashita was
37 in The Anthem of the Heart
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Sep 19 2015
Poster of Ibuseki Yoruni
Ibuseki Yoruni
Yu Yamashita was
36 in Ibuseki Yoruni
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, May 15 2015
Poster of Cross Road
Cross Road
Yu Yamashita was
35 in Cross Road
as 'Key Animation'.
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
Yu Yamashita was
34 in Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 09 2013
Poster of Naruto x UT
Naruto x UT
Yu Yamashita was
32 in Naruto x UT
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower
Yu Yamashita was
31 in Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Jul 31 2010
Poster of Doraemon: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King
Doraemon: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King
Yu Yamashita was
31 in Doraemon: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 06 2010
Poster of Welcome to the Space Show
Welcome to the Space Show
Yu Yamashita was
31 in Welcome to the Space Show
as 'Key Animation, Concept Artist'.
Thu, Feb 18 2010
Poster of Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
Yu Yamashita was
30 in Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 2009
Poster of The Sky Crawlers
The Sky Crawlers
Yu Yamashita was
29 in The Sky Crawlers
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 02 2008
Poster of Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
Yu Yamashita was
28 in Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
Yu Yamashita was
27 in Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom
as 'Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 05 2006

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 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Yu Yamashita was
45+ in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2023
Poster of Izetta: The Last Witch
Izetta: The Last Witch
Yu Yamashita was
38+ in Izetta: The Last Witch
as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 2016
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Yu Yamashita was
36+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Sword Art Online
Sword Art Online
Yu Yamashita was
33+ in Sword Art Online
as 'Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 2012
Poster of Usagi Drop
Usagi Drop
Yu Yamashita was
32+ in Usagi Drop
as 'Character Designer, Supervising Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi
Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi
Yu Yamashita was
32+ in Yozakura Quartet: Hoshi no Umi
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of Seikimatsu Occult Academy
Seikimatsu Occult Academy
Yu Yamashita was
31+ in Seikimatsu Occult Academy
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 06 2010
Poster of The Qwaser of Stigmata
The Qwaser of Stigmata
Yu Yamashita was
31+ in The Qwaser of Stigmata
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 2010
Poster of Den-noh Coil
Den-noh Coil
Yu Yamashita was
28+ in Den-noh Coil
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2007
Poster of Bokurano
Bokurano
Yu Yamashita was
28+ in Bokurano
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 2007
Poster of Nagasarete Airanto
Nagasarete Airanto
Yu Yamashita was
28+ in Nagasarete Airanto
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 04 2007
Poster of Gurren Lagann
Gurren Lagann
Yu Yamashita was
28+ in Gurren Lagann
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Naruto Shippūden
Naruto Shippūden
Yu Yamashita was
28+ in Naruto Shippūden
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Opening/Ending Animation, Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Poster of Ghost Hunt
Ghost Hunt
Yu Yamashita was
28+ in Ghost Hunt
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2006
Poster of Innocent Venus
Innocent Venus
Yu Yamashita was
27+ in Innocent Venus
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of Honey and Clover
Honey and Clover
Yu Yamashita was
26+ in Honey and Clover
as 'Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 14 2005
Poster of Aquarion
Aquarion
Yu Yamashita was
26+ in Aquarion
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 05 2005
Poster of Emma: A Victorian Romance
Emma: A Victorian Romance
Yu Yamashita was
26+ in Emma: A Victorian Romance
as 'Key Animation, Lead Animator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 03 2005
Poster of Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
Yu Yamashita was
26+ in Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of Ninja Nonsense
Ninja Nonsense
Yu Yamashita was
25+ in Ninja Nonsense
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 08 2004
Poster of Le Portrait de Petite Cossette
Le Portrait de Petite Cossette
Yu Yamashita was
25+ in Le Portrait de Petite Cossette
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2004
Poster of Shadow
Shadow
Yu Yamashita was
25+ in Shadow
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 26 2004
Poster of Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
Yu Yamashita was
25+ in Jing: King of Bandits Seventh Heaven
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2004
Poster of Wolf's Rain
Wolf's Rain
Yu Yamashita was
24+ in Wolf's Rain
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 07 2003
Poster of Heat Guy J
Heat Guy J
Yu Yamashita was
24+ in Heat Guy J
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2002
Poster of Naruto
Naruto
Yu Yamashita was
24+ in Naruto
as 'Opening/Ending Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2002
Poster of RahXephon
RahXephon
Yu Yamashita was
23+ in RahXephon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2002
Poster of Please Teacher!
Please Teacher!
Yu Yamashita was
23+ in Please Teacher!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of Hikaru no Go
Hikaru no Go
Yu Yamashita was
23+ in Hikaru no Go
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 2001
Poster of Angelic Layer
Angelic Layer
Yu Yamashita was
22+ in Angelic Layer
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2001
Poster of Sci-fi Harry
Sci-fi Harry
Yu Yamashita was
22+ in Sci-fi Harry
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Fighting Spirit
Fighting Spirit
Yu Yamashita was
22+ in Fighting Spirit
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Yu Yamashita was
15+ in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 19 1993
Poster of Gunbuster
Gunbuster
Yu Yamashita was
10+ in Gunbuster
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988