Toshiyuki Inoue
Visual Effects · Key Animation · Character Designer · Animation Director
Born Jun 20, 1961
Active 1985–present
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.
Filmography
The Dream Machine — Animation DirectorGoodbye, Lara (2026) — Opening/Ending AnimationLook Back (2024) — Key AnimationThe Boy and the Heron (2023) — Key AnimationThe First Slam Dunk (2022) — Key AnimationEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) — Key AnimationBelle (2021) — Key AnimationMaquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) — Character Designer · Lead Animator · Key AnimationThe Boy and the Beast (2015) — Key AnimationHaikyu!! (2014) — Key AnimationWolf Children (2012) — Key AnimationEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo (2012) — Key Animation · Animation DirectorPaprika (2006) — Key AnimationGhost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004) — Key AnimationParanoia Agent (2004) — Key AnimationTokyo Godfathers (2003) — Animation Director · Key AnimationMillennium Actress (2002) — Key Animation · Animation DirectorGhost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002) — Key AnimationJin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) — Key AnimationGhost in the Shell (1995) — Key AnimationMemories (1995) — Character Designer · Animation Supervisor · Animation DirectorOnly Yesterday (1991) — Key AnimationKiki's Delivery Service (1989) — Key AnimationAkira (1988) — Key Animation