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.
Acting
Crew
Movie
Akira
Key Animation
1988
Movie
Kiki's Delivery Service
Key Animation
1989
Movie
Ghost in the Shell
Key Animation
1995
Movie
Paprika
Key Animation
2006
Movie
The Boy and the Heron
Key Animation
2023
Movie
Wolf Children
Key Animation
2012
Movie
The Boy and the Beast
Key Animation
2015
Movie
Tokyo Godfathers
Animation Director
2003
TV
Haikyu!!
Key Animation
2014
Movie
Only Yesterday
Key Animation
1991
Movie
Millennium Actress
Key Animation
2002
Movie
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Key Animation
2004