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Kunihiko Yuyama

Bio: Kunihiko Yuyama ( Yuyama Kunihiko , born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director of anime films, television, and video series. His best known work is Pokémon
Born: Wed, Oct 15 1952
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Kunihiko Yuyama is 72 years old
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Poster of Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter
Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter
Kunihiko Yuyama was
71 in Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky!
Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
70 in Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky!
as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of A Ripple in Time
A Ripple in Time
Kunihiko Yuyama was
69 in A Ripple in Time
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 12 2022
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Kunihiko Yuyama was
68 in Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
as 'Animation Supervisor'.
Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Kunihiko Yuyama was
66 in Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 12 2019
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
Kunihiko Yuyama was
65 in Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
as 'Animation Director'.
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
64 in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Sat, Jul 15 2017
Poster of Rudolf the Black Cat
Rudolf the Black Cat
Kunihiko Yuyama was
63 in Rudolf the Black Cat
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 06 2016
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Kunihiko Yuyama was
63 in Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 16 2016
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Kunihiko Yuyama was
62 in Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 18 2015
Poster of Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?
Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?
Kunihiko Yuyama was
62 in Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?
as 'Co-Director'.
Mon, Apr 06 2015
Poster of Pikachu, What's This Key?
Pikachu, What's This Key?
Kunihiko Yuyama was
61 in Pikachu, What's This Key?
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Kunihiko Yuyama was
61 in Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 19 2014
Poster of Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Kunihiko Yuyama was
60 in Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 13 2013
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Kunihiko Yuyama was
60 in Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 13 2013
Poster of Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Kunihiko Yuyama was
60 in Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Kunihiko Yuyama was
59 in Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Jul 13 2012
Poster of Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
Kunihiko Yuyama was
59 in Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 03 2012
Poster of Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Kunihiko Yuyama was
59 in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 14 2012
Poster of Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story
Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story
Kunihiko Yuyama was
58 in Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story
as 'Director'.
Mon, Aug 01 2011
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Kunihiko Yuyama was
58 in Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Kunihiko Yuyama was
58 in Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure
Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was
57 in Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 01 2010
Poster of Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Kunihiko Yuyama was
57 in Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 10 2010
Poster of Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Kunihiko Yuyama was
57 in Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 28 2010
Poster of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness
Kunihiko Yuyama was
56 in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
56 in Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 2009
Poster of Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Kunihiko Yuyama was
56 in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 18 2009
Poster of Pikachu's Ice Adventure
Pikachu's Ice Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was
55 in Pikachu's Ice Adventure
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 01 2008
Poster of Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Kunihiko Yuyama was
55 in Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
Kunihiko Yuyama was
54 in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of Pikachu's Exploration Club
Pikachu's Exploration Club
Kunihiko Yuyama was
54 in Pikachu's Exploration Club
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 01 2007
Poster of Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Kunihiko Yuyama was
54 in Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Sat, Jul 14 2007
Poster of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
53 in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!
as 'Storyboard'.
Fri, Sep 08 2006
Poster of Pikachu's Island Adventure
Pikachu's Island Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was
53 in Pikachu's Island Adventure
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 01 2006
Poster of Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Kunihiko Yuyama was
53 in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was
53 in Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 20 2006
Poster of Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Kunihiko Yuyama was
53 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Pikachu's Ghost Carnival
Pikachu's Ghost Carnival
Kunihiko Yuyama was
52 in Pikachu's Ghost Carnival
as 'Director'.
Mon, Aug 01 2005
Poster of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Kunihiko Yuyama was
52 in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 16 2005
Poster of Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
52 in Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 18 2005
Poster of Pikachu's Summer Festival
Pikachu's Summer Festival
Kunihiko Yuyama was
51 in Pikachu's Summer Festival
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 01 2004
Poster of Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Kunihiko Yuyama was
51 in Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Thu, Jul 22 2004
Poster of Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Kunihiko Yuyama was
50 in Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
as 'Other, Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
50 in Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Pokémon Heroes
Pokémon Heroes
Kunihiko Yuyama was
49 in Pokémon Heroes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Camp Pikachu
Camp Pikachu
Kunihiko Yuyama was
49 in Camp Pikachu
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
Kunihiko Yuyama was
49 in Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 30 2001
Poster of Pikachu's PikaBoo
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Kunihiko Yuyama was
48 in Pikachu's PikaBoo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 07 2001
Poster of Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever
Kunihiko Yuyama was
48 in Pokémon 4Ever
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001
Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001
Kunihiko Yuyama was
48 in Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 22 2000
Poster of Pikachu & Pichu
Pikachu & Pichu
Kunihiko Yuyama was
47 in Pikachu & Pichu
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Poster of Pokémon 3: The Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Kunihiko Yuyama was
47 in Pokémon 3: The Movie
as 'Screenplay, Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Kunihiko Yuyama was
47 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
as 'Director'.
Wed, Dec 22 1999
Poster of Pokémon the Movie 2000
Pokémon the Movie 2000
Kunihiko Yuyama was
46 in Pokémon the Movie 2000
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was
46 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
Kunihiko Yuyama was
46 in The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 08 1999
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Kunihiko Yuyama was
46 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 22 1998
Poster of Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Vacation
Kunihiko Yuyama was
45 in Pikachu's Vacation
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie
Kunihiko Yuyama was
45 in Pokémon: The First Movie
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
Kunihiko Yuyama was
44 in New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories
Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories
Kunihiko Yuyama was
41 in Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 22 1994
Poster of Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
Kunihiko Yuyama was
40 in Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Kunihiko Yuyama was
40 in Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Appleland Story
Appleland Story
Kunihiko Yuyama was
40 in Appleland Story
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure
Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure
Kunihiko Yuyama was
36 in Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 14 1989
Poster of The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
Kunihiko Yuyama was
36 in The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
Kunihiko Yuyama was
34 in TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 14 1987
Poster of The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask
The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask
Kunihiko Yuyama was
34 in The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 05 1987
Poster of Roots Search
Roots Search
Kunihiko Yuyama was
33 in Roots Search
as 'Supervising Producer'.
Wed, Sep 10 1986
Poster of Windaria
Windaria
Kunihiko Yuyama was
33 in Windaria
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 19 1986
Poster of GoShogun: The Time Étranger
GoShogun: The Time Étranger
Kunihiko Yuyama was
32 in GoShogun: The Time Étranger
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 27 1985
Poster of Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
Kunihiko Yuyama was
32 in Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 16 1985
Poster of GoShogun
GoShogun
Kunihiko Yuyama was
29 in GoShogun
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 24 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles
Kunihiko Yuyama was
71+ in Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 2024
Poster of Punirunes
Punirunes
Kunihiko Yuyama was
69+ in Punirunes
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2022
Poster of Pokémon
Pokémon
Kunihiko Yuyama was
44+ in Pokémon
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Weather Report Girl
Weather Report Girl
Kunihiko Yuyama was
42+ in Weather Report Girl
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 01 1995
Poster of Ear of the Golden Dragon
Ear of the Golden Dragon
Kunihiko Yuyama was
42+ in Ear of the Golden Dragon
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1995
Poster of Jura Tripper
Jura Tripper
Kunihiko Yuyama was
42+ in Jura Tripper
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1995
Poster of Ushio and Tora
Ushio and Tora
Kunihiko Yuyama was
39+ in Ushio and Tora
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of Slow Step
Slow Step
Kunihiko Yuyama was
38+ in Slow Step
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
Kunihiko Yuyama was
34+ in The Three Musketeers
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1987
Poster of Plawres Sanshiro
Plawres Sanshiro
Kunihiko Yuyama was
30+ in Plawres Sanshiro
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 1983
Poster of GoShogun
GoShogun
Kunihiko Yuyama was
28+ in GoShogun
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1981
Poster of Josephina the Whale
Josephina the Whale
Kunihiko Yuyama was
26+ in Josephina the Whale
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1979