Hiroyuki Imaishi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hiroyuki Imaishi
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| 今石 洋之 | |
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Imaishi in 2008
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| Born | October 4, 1971 Tokyo, Japan
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| Occupation | Anime director, animator, character designer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Hiroyuki Imaishi (今石 洋之, Imaishi Hiroyuki, born October 4, 1971) is a famous Japanese anime director and animator. He is also a co-founder of Studio Trigger, a well-known animation studio. His unique style often features very fast and exciting animation. He is also known for his detailed storyboards and impactful way of directing. Before starting Studio Trigger, he worked as an animator and director at Gainax. Some of his most popular works include Gurren Lagann (2007), Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010), Kill la Kill (2013), Promare (2019), and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022).
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Early Career in Animation
Hiroyuki Imaishi started his career after drawing comics for a group that created fan-made works. In 1995, he began working at Gainax as an in-between animator for Neon Genesis Evangelion. An in-between animator draws the frames that go between the main drawings to make movement smooth.
Some of his early jobs included guiding animation, creating storyboards, and drawing key animation for shows like Kare Kano (also known as His and Her Circumstances). He also worked on FLCL, Diebuster, Oval X Over, and the ending animation for Paradise Kiss. Later, he directed Dead Leaves, an anime film from 2004. He also directed the first episode of Re: Cutie Honey.
Becoming a Director
Hiroyuki Imaishi made his debut as a series director with Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann in 2007. This anime won an Excellence Prize at the 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival. Imaishi himself received an award at the twelfth Animation Kobe Festival. In 2008, Gurren Lagann was named "best television production" and won for "best character design" at the Tokyo International Anime Fair.
After this success, he directed the anime series Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. A big influence on his work as an animator and director is Yoshinori Kanada. Imaishi often includes special tributes to Kanada's art in his anime titles, such as Dead Leaves, Gurren Lagann, and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt.
In 2011, Imaishi left Gainax and co-founded Studio Trigger. His first directing job at his new studio was Kill la Kill. He also directed the opening animation for the second season of Black Dynamite.
Notable Works
As a Director
- Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi (2002) (episode 3)
- Dead Leaves (2004)
- Re: Cutie Honey (2004) (episode 1)
- Oval x Over (2005)
- Gurren Lagann (2007)
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010)
- Kill la Kill (2013)
- Japan Animator Expo (2015) ("... & Violence with Machspeed")
- Space Patrol Luluco (2016)
- Promare (2019)
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) ("The Twins")
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)
- New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2025)
Other Roles
- Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) In-Between Animator
- Kare Kano (His and Her Circumstances) (1998) Storyboard, Key Animator, Animation Director, Script (ep. 19)
- Medabots (1999) Animation Director (episode 14), Key Animator
- FLCL (2000) Animation Director (episode 5)
- PaRappa the Rapper (2001) Ending Animation Director (ED1)
- Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Key Animator (episodes 4, 22)
- Musashi: Samurai Legend (2005)
- Namco × Capcom (2005) Animation Supervisor, Storyboard, Animation Producer, Director, Animation Character Design, Art Supervisor, Key Animation
- Redline (2009) Key Animator
- Black Rock Shooter (2012) Director (CG Battle)
- Inferno Cop (2012) Supervisor
- Ninja Slayer (2015) Character Designer
- OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes (2017) Storyboard Artist for opening titles
- BNA: Brand New Animal (2020), Storyboard Artist (episode 5)
External links
- Hiroyuki Imaishi profile & works
- Hiroyuki Imaishi interview -(Archived Japanese )
See also
In Spanish: Hiroyuki Imaishi para niños
