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Toshiyuki Inoue
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. Beginning his career in 1982, he was quickly promoted to character design and animation direction on Gu Gu Ganmo. His work on Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise, Akira, and Kiki’s Delivery Service propelled him to fame in the following years. He became one of the leading artists in the “realist” movement that developed after Akira and worked on many iconic productions such as Ghost in the Shell, Jin-Roh, A Tree of Palme, and Millennium Actress.
13
Films
Filmography (13)
Look Back
78
Key Animation
The Boy and the Heron
73
Key Animation
The Deer King
64
Lead Animator
Animation Director
The Boy and the Beast
76
Key Animation
Paprika
77
Key Animation
Steamboy
68
Key Animation
Tokyo Godfathers
78
Animation Director
Key Animation
Blood: The Last Vampire
66
Key Animation
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
73
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell
79
Key Animation
Only Yesterday
76
Key Animation
Kiki's Delivery Service
78
Key Animation
Akira
80
Key Animation