Shinya Ohira
Visual Effects · Key Animation · Animation · Director
Born Dec 12, 1966 · Aichi, Japan
Active 1971–present
Shinya Ohira is one of the most talented and recognized animators in the world of anime. His animation style includes using exaggerating motion, manipulating gravity and balance with the use of different perspective shots, lots of rapid…
Filmography
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) — Key AnimationLazarus (2025) — Key AnimationMOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026) — Key AnimationA New Dawn (2026) — Key AnimationSpirited Away (2001) — Key AnimationKill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) — AnimationHowl's Moving Castle (2004) — Key AnimationOne Piece (1999) — Key AnimationAkira (1988) — Key AnimationPorco Rosso (1992) — Key AnimationThe Wind Rises (2013) — Key AnimationThe Boy and the Heron (2023) — Key AnimationThe Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) — Key AnimationOnly Yesterday (1991) — Key AnimationGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) — Key AnimationMary and The Witch's Flower (2017) — Key AnimationFLCL (2000) — Key AnimationRedline (2009) — Key AnimationMy Neighbors the Yamadas (1999) — Key AnimationTekkonkinkreet (2006) — Key AnimationA Letter to Momo (2012) — Key AnimationStar Wars: Visions (2021) — Director · Writer · Character Designer · Animation DirectorMind Game (2004) — Key AnimationPLUTO (2023) — Key Animation