Akiyuki Shinbo
Akiyuki Shinbo (Japanese: 新房 昭之, Hepburn: Shinbō Akiyuki, born September 27, 1961) is a Japanese animator, director, producer and storyboard artist who started his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern. He then made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. He is most notable for his involvement in a number of Shaft works since 2004. He has received the 11th Tokyo Anime Award as well as the 2011 Newtype Anime Award for Best Director for his work on the acclaimed anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica. When working on the ero OVAs he uses the name Minamizawa Juuhachi (Juuhachi means 18 in Japanese).
Behind the camera
- 2021Pretty Boy Detective ClubSeries Composition, Series Director, Writer12 ep.
- 2018Fate/Extra Last EncoreSeries Director13 ep.
- 2016Kubikiri Cycle - Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto TsukaiSeries Director8 ep.
- 2016March Comes In Like a LionSeries Director44 ep.
- 2015Gourmet Girl GraffitiSeries Director12 ep.
- 2014Mekakucity ActorsSeries Director12 ep.
- 2014NisekoiSeries Composition, Series Director32 ep.
- 2013Sasami-san@GanbaranaiDirector12 ep.
- 2012Kid IcarusDirector2 ep.
- 2011Katte ni KaizouSeries Director6 ep.
- 2011Ground Control to Psychoelectric GirlGeneral Manager12 ep.
- 2011Puella Magi Madoka MagicaDirector, Original Story, Series Director12 ep.
- 2010And Yet the Town MovesDirector12 ep.
- 2010Arakawa Under the BridgeSeries Director26 ep.
- 2010Dance in the Vampire BundSeries Director12 ep.
- 2009MonogatariDirector, Series Director, Writer46 ep.
- 2009Maria HolicSeries Director24 ep.
- 2007Ef: A Tale Of Memories & MelodiesStoryboard Artist1 ep.
- 2007Sayonara Zetsubou SenseiSeries Director38 ep.
- 2007Hidamari SketchDirector, Series Director49 ep.
- 2006Negima!? Magister Negi MagiDirector26 ep.
- 2004MoonPhaseDirector25 ep.
- 2004Magical Girl Lyrical NanohaSeries Director13 ep.
- 2004Le Portrait de Petite CossetteDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist3 ep.
- 2001The SoulTakerDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist13 ep.
- 1999Tenamonya VoyagersDirector3 ep.
- 1999Starship Girl Yamamoto YohkoDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 1997Detatoko PrincessDirector3 ep.
- 1996New Hurricane PolymarSeries Director2 ep.
- 1996The Legend of ZorroDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 1996Midori no MakibaōDirector1 ep.
- 1995Galaxy Fraulein YunaDirector, Storyboard5 ep.
- 1995NinkuDirector2 ep.
- 1994Metal Fighter MikuDirector13 ep.
- 1994Montana JonesDirector1 ep.
- 1992Eternal FilenaAnimation Director, Director2 ep.
- 1992Yu Yu HakushoDirector, Storyboard Artist18 ep.
- 1990Devil Hunter YohkoDirector, Storyboard Artist1 ep.
- 1990Musashi, the Samurai LordDirector1 ep.
- 1989BucchigiriAnimation4 ep.
- 1989Magical HatKey Animation1 ep.
- 1985Dirty PairKey Animation1 ep.
Also known as: Akiyuki Shinbou · Futoshi Shiiya · 新房 昭之 · 椎谷 太志 · 帆村 壮二 · 신보 아키유키 · Akiyuki Shinbō · 帆村壮二 · Homura Souji · 南澤十八 · Minamizawa Juuhachi · 椎谷太志