Toshiyuki Inoue
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.
Known For
Akira
Key Animation
Kiki's Delivery Service
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell
Key Animation
Paprika
Key Animation
The Boy and the Heron
Key Animation
Wolf Children
Key Animation
The Boy and the Beast
Key Animation
Tokyo Godfathers
Animation Director
Goodbye, Lara
Opening/Ending Animation
Look Back
Key Animation
The Concierge
Key Animation
maboroshi
Key Animation
The Boy and the Heron
Key Animation
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Key Animation
The First Slam Dunk
Key Animation
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
Lead Animator
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
Key Animation
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
Lead Animator
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
Key Animation
The Orbital Children
Lead Animator, Animation Director, Key Animation, Supervising Animation Director
The Deer King
Lead Animator
The Deer King
Animation Director
Star Wars: Visions
Key Animation
Belle
Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Key Animation
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Lead Animator
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Character Designer
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Key Animation
Napping Princess
Key Animation
Flip Flappers
Key Animation
The Making of Miss Hokusai
Self
Pigtails
Key Animation
Bubu & Bubulina
Key Animation
The Boy and the Beast
Key Animation
Miss Hokusai
Key Animation
Tomcat's Big Adventure
Key Animation