
Toshiyuki Inoue
Known for
Visual Effects
Born
June 20, 1961 (age 65)
Biography
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.
Best known work
Filmography
TBA
Hand-Drawn: Documentaryas Self
TBA
The Dream MachineAnimation Director
2026
2026
2025
2024
Look BackKey Animation
2023
The ConciergeKey Animation
2023
maboroshiKey Animation
2023
The Boy and the HeronKey Animation
2022
Lonely Castle in the MirrorKey Animation
2022
The First Slam DunkKey Animation
2022
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2Lead Animator, Key Animation
2022
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1Lead Animator, Key Animation
2022
The Orbital ChildrenTVLead Animator, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation
2021
The Deer KingLead Animator, Animation Director
2021
2021
BelleKey Animation
2021
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeKey Animation
2018
Maquia: When the Promised Flower BloomsLead Animator, Character Designer, Key Animation
2017
Napping PrincessKey Animation
2016
2015
The Making of Miss Hokusaias Self
2015
PigtailsKey Animation
2015
Bubu & BubulinaKey Animation
2015
The Boy and the BeastKey Animation









