Hiroko Utsumi
Directing · Second Unit Director · Key Animation · Animation Director
Active 2006–present
Hiroko Utsumi is a Japanese anime director, animator, storyboard artist, and manga artist. She is best known for her work with Kyoto Animation, particularly as the original director of Free!.
Filmography
SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART (2025) — Character Designer · DirectorBUCCHIGIRI?! (2024) — Original Story · Series Director · Storyboard Artist · DirectorSK8 the Infinity (2021) — Series Director · Director · Original Story · Opening/Ending Animation · Key Animation · Storyboard ArtistBanana Fish (2018) — Series Director · Storyboard Artist · Director · Key AnimationBungo Stray Dogs (2016) — Storyboard ArtistYu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016) — Animation DirectorFree! (2013) — Series Director · Opening/Ending Animation · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard ArtistTamako Market (2013) — Storyboard Artist · Opening/Ending AnimationLove, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! (2012) — Director · Storyboard ArtistHyouka (2012) — Director · Storyboard ArtistNichijou: My Ordinary Life (2011) — Director · Key Animation · Opening/Ending Animation · Storyboard ArtistK-ON! The Movie (2011) — Second Unit Director · Key AnimationThe Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010) — Second Unit Director · Key AnimationK-ON! (2009) — Director · Key Animation · Opening/Ending Animation · Storyboard ArtistLucky Star (2007) — Key AnimationThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006) — Key Animation