Visual Effects
Toshiyuki Inoue
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. Beginning his career in 1982, he was quickly promoted to character design and animation direction on Gu Gu Ganmo. His work on Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise, Akira, and Kiki’s Delivery Service propelled him to fame in the following years. He became one of the leading artists in the “realist” movement that developed after Akira and worked on many iconic productions such as Ghost in the Shell, Jin-Roh, A Tree of Palme, and Millennium Actress.
Behind the camera
- 2026Goodbye, LaraOpening/Ending Animation10 ep.
- 2026Jaadugar: A Witch in MongoliaKey Animation1 ep.
- 2022The Orbital ChildrenAnimation Director, Key Animation, Lead Animator, Supervising Animation Director6 ep.
- 2016Flip FlappersKey Animation1 ep.
- 2014Japan Animator ExpoKey Animation3 ep.
- 2013The Eccentric FamilyAnimation Director, Key Animation1 ep.
- 2011Usagi DropKey Animation1 ep.
- 2007Den-noh CoilAnimation Director, Key Animation, Lead Animator, Supervising Animation Director26 ep.
- 2004GankutsuouKey Animation2 ep.
- 2004This Ugly Yet Beautiful WorldKey Animation1 ep.
- 2004Paranoia AgentKey Animation3 ep.
- 2002Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone ComplexKey Animation5 ep.
- 1999MedabotsKey Animation4 ep.
- 1998Blue Submarine No. 6Animation Director, Key Animation1 ep.
- 19913x3 EyesKey Animation1 ep.
- 1990Record of Lodoss WarKey Animation1 ep.
- 1987Lemon AngelKey Animation1 ep.
Also known as: 井上 俊之