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Toshiyuki Inoue

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Jun 20 1961
Toshiyuki Inoue is 63 years old
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Poster of Look Back
Look Back
Toshiyuki Inoue was
63 in Look Back
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 28 2024
Poster of The Concierge
The Concierge
Toshiyuki Inoue was
62 in The Concierge
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Oct 20 2023
Poster of maboroshi
maboroshi
Toshiyuki Inoue was
62 in maboroshi
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Sep 15 2023
Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Toshiyuki Inoue was
62 in The Boy and the Heron
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Toshiyuki Inoue was
61 in Lonely Castle in the Mirror
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 23 2022
Poster of The First Slam Dunk
The First Slam Dunk
Toshiyuki Inoue was
61 in The First Slam Dunk
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 03 2022
Poster of Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
Toshiyuki Inoue was
60 in Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 2
as 'Lead Animator, Key Animation'.
Fri, Feb 11 2022
Poster of Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
Toshiyuki Inoue was
60 in Extra-Terrestrial Boys & Girls: Part 1
as 'Lead Animator, Key Animation'.
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of The Deer King
The Deer King
Toshiyuki Inoue was
60 in The Deer King
as 'Lead Animator, Animation Director'.
Thu, Oct 28 2021
Poster of Belle
Belle
Toshiyuki Inoue was
60 in Belle
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 16 2021
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Toshiyuki Inoue was
59 in Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Mar 08 2021
Poster of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
Toshiyuki Inoue was
56 in Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms
as 'Character Designer, Lead Animator, Key Animation'.
Sat, Feb 24 2018
Poster of Napping Princess
Napping Princess
Toshiyuki Inoue was
55 in Napping Princess
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 18 2017
Poster of The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Toshiyuki Inoue was
54 in The Boy and the Beast
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of Miss Hokusai
Miss Hokusai
Toshiyuki Inoue was
53 in Miss Hokusai
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, May 09 2015
Poster of Tomcat's Big Adventure
Tomcat's Big Adventure
Toshiyuki Inoue was
53 in Tomcat's Big Adventure
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 20 2014
Poster of Giovanni's Island
Giovanni's Island
Toshiyuki Inoue was
52 in Giovanni's Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Feb 22 2014
Poster of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Toshiyuki Inoue was
51 in Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Sat, Nov 17 2012
Poster of Wolf Children
Wolf Children
Toshiyuki Inoue was
51 in Wolf Children
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 21 2012
Poster of A Letter to Momo
A Letter to Momo
Toshiyuki Inoue was
50 in A Letter to Momo
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Apr 21 2012
Poster of The Sky Crawlers
The Sky Crawlers
Toshiyuki Inoue was
47 in The Sky Crawlers
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 02 2008
Poster of Paprika
Paprika
Toshiyuki Inoue was
45 in Paprika
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 21 2006
Poster of Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
Toshiyuki Inoue was
43 in Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Thu, Dec 23 2004
Poster of Steamboy
Steamboy
Toshiyuki Inoue was
43 in Steamboy
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 17 2004
Poster of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Toshiyuki Inoue was
42 in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 06 2004
Poster of Tokyo Godfathers
Tokyo Godfathers
Toshiyuki Inoue was
42 in Tokyo Godfathers
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 05 2003
Poster of Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
Toshiyuki Inoue was
41 in Millennium Actress
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of A Tree of Palme
A Tree of Palme
Toshiyuki Inoue was
40 in A Tree of Palme
as 'Character Designer, Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 16 2002
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Toshiyuki Inoue was
39 in Blood: The Last Vampire
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Toshiyuki Inoue was
38 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
as 'Key Animation'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of M.D. Geist II: Death Force
M.D. Geist II: Death Force
Toshiyuki Inoue was
34 in M.D. Geist II: Death Force
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of Magnetic Rose
Magnetic Rose
Toshiyuki Inoue was
34 in Magnetic Rose
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Memories
Memories
Toshiyuki Inoue was
34 in Memories
as 'Character Designer, Animation Supervisor, Animation Director'.
Sat, Dec 23 1995
Poster of Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
Toshiyuki Inoue was
34 in Ghost in the Shell
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 18 1995
Poster of Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
Toshiyuki Inoue was
34 in Macross 7: The Galaxy is Calling Me
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 07 1995
Poster of Run, Melos!
Run, Melos!
Toshiyuki Inoue was
31 in Run, Melos!
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 25 1992
Poster of Roujin Z
Roujin Z
Toshiyuki Inoue was
30 in Roujin Z
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Sep 14 1991
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Toshiyuki Inoue was
30 in Only Yesterday
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Fly! Peek the Whale
Fly! Peek the Whale
Toshiyuki Inoue was
29 in Fly! Peek the Whale
as 'Key Animation, Animation Director'.
Wed, May 22 1991
Poster of Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service
Toshiyuki Inoue was
28 in Kiki's Delivery Service
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Venus Wars
Venus Wars
Toshiyuki Inoue was
27 in Venus Wars
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Akira
Akira
Toshiyuki Inoue was
26 in Akira
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 10 1988
Poster of Twilight of the Cockroaches
Twilight of the Cockroaches
Toshiyuki Inoue was
26 in Twilight of the Cockroaches
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 21 1987
Poster of Foxes of Chironup
Foxes of Chironup
Toshiyuki Inoue was
26 in Foxes of Chironup
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Aug 15 1987
Poster of Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
Toshiyuki Inoue was
25 in Royal Space Force - The Wings Of Honneamise
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 14 1987
Poster of Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes
Toshiyuki Inoue was
25 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms II: Tensho's Heroes
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Barefoot Gen 2
Barefoot Gen 2
Toshiyuki Inoue was
24 in Barefoot Gen 2
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jun 14 1986
Poster of The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
Toshiyuki Inoue was
24 in The Three-Eyed One: The Prince of Devil Island
as 'Key Animation'.
Sun, Aug 25 1985
Poster of Gu-Gu Ganmo
Gu-Gu Ganmo
Toshiyuki Inoue was
23 in Gu-Gu Ganmo
as 'Animation Director'.
Sat, Mar 16 1985

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Orbital Children
The Orbital Children
Toshiyuki Inoue was
60+ in The Orbital Children
as 'Lead Animator, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of Flip Flappers
Flip Flappers
Toshiyuki Inoue was
55+ in Flip Flappers
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2016
Poster of Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Toshiyuki Inoue was
53+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of SHIROBAKO
SHIROBAKO
Toshiyuki Inoue was
53+ in SHIROBAKO
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Haikyu!!
Haikyu!!
Toshiyuki Inoue was
52+ in Haikyu!!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 06 2014
Poster of The Eccentric Family
The Eccentric Family
Toshiyuki Inoue was
52+ in The Eccentric Family
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 2013
Poster of Usagi Drop
Usagi Drop
Toshiyuki Inoue was
50+ in Usagi Drop
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Den-noh Coil
Den-noh Coil
Toshiyuki Inoue was
45+ in Den-noh Coil
as 'Lead Animator, Supervising Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 12 2007
Poster of Gankutsuou
Gankutsuou
Toshiyuki Inoue was
43+ in Gankutsuou
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 2004
Poster of This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
Toshiyuki Inoue was
42+ in This Ugly Yet Beautiful World
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2004
Poster of Paranoia Agent
Paranoia Agent
Toshiyuki Inoue was
42+ in Paranoia Agent
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 03 2004
Poster of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Toshiyuki Inoue was
41+ in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Medabots
Medabots
Toshiyuki Inoue was
40+ in Medabots
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of Blue Submarine No. 6
Blue Submarine No. 6
Toshiyuki Inoue was
37+ in Blue Submarine No. 6
as 'Animation Director, Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 25 1998
Poster of 3x3 Eyes
3x3 Eyes
Toshiyuki Inoue was
30+ in 3x3 Eyes
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 1991
Poster of Record of Lodoss War
Record of Lodoss War
Toshiyuki Inoue was
29+ in Record of Lodoss War
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 1990
Poster of Lemon Angel
Lemon Angel
Toshiyuki Inoue was
26+ in Lemon Angel
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Cream Lemon
Cream Lemon
Toshiyuki Inoue was
23+ in Cream Lemon
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1984