Hiroyuki Yamashita
Yamashita Hiroyuki 山下宏幸 is an anime director, storyboard artist, animator and animation director. Displaying initial interest in becoming a background artist after viewing Princess Mononoke (1998) in a theater, he later decided on becoming an animator after watching Naruto (2002). Hiroyuki started his career at AIC before joining Studio Pierrot in 2007. Almost immediately after his 'genga' debut, Hiroyuki attracted the attention of Naruto's senior staff, most notably Masaharu Watanabe and Toshiyuki Tsuru. In 2008, Hiroyuki began a mentorship under Tsuru that has translated into him becoming an auteur-like director and animator for the series. In animation, his work involves sharp detailed drawings and animation that is both snappy and fluid; He is known for his well choreographed action animation.
Behind the camera
- 2022Play It Cool, GuysKey Animation1 ep.
- 2021Super CubKey Animation1 ep.
- 2017Boruto: Naruto Next GenerationsDirector, Series Director, Storyboard Artist66 ep.
- 2007Naruto ShippūdenDirector, Storyboard Artist6 ep.
- 2006Pumpkin ScissorsKey Animation7 ep.
- 2005Solty ReiKey Animation2 ep.
Also known as: Taro Sato · サトウ太郎 · Tarō Satō · Tarou Satou