Akiyuki Shinbo
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 27, 1961 in Koori, Fukushima, Japan
- Active Years
- 1985–2026 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 96 credits in database
Biography
Akiyuki Shinbo is a Japanese animator, director, producer, and storyboard artist born on September 27, 1961, in Koori, Fukushima, Japan. He started his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern and made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. Shinbo is notable for his involvement in Shaft works since 2004 and has received recognition for his work on Puella Magi Madoka Magica. He has also used the name Minamizawa Juuhachi when working on ero OVAs. Shinbo is known for directing and has 66 known credits.
Career overview
Akiyuki Shinbo is a Japanese animator and director who began his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern. He made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. Shinbo is notable for his involvement in a number of works produced by Shaft since 2004.
Shinbo has directed a significant number of projects throughout his career, with 66 known credits. He is known for his work in the anime industry, and has been involved in various projects in this field. His work has been recognized for its quality and impact.
One of Shinbo's most notable works is the anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica. His involvement in this project earned him recognition, including the 11th Tokyo Anime Award and the 2011 Newtype Anime Award for Best Director. Shinbo has also worked under the pseudonym Minamizawa Juuhachi, which he uses when working on ero OVAs.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
96 titles- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (2026) Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (2026) Original Story
- Pretty Boy Detective Club (2021) Series Composition
- Pretty Boy Detective Club (2021) Writer
- Pretty Boy Detective Club (2021) Series Director
- Fate/Extra Last Encore (2018) Series Director
- Fireworks (2017) Co-Director
- Fireworks (2017) Director
- Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu (2017) Co-Director
- Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu (2017) Director
- March Comes In Like a Lion (2016) Series Director
- March Comes In Like a Lion (2016) Series Composition
- Kubikiri Cycle - Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto Tsukai (2016) Series Director
- Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016) Co-Director
- Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016) Director
- Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu (2016) Co-Director
- Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu (2016) Director
- Gourmet Girl Graffiti (2015) Series Director
- Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica: Concept Movie (2015) Co-Director
- Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica: Concept Movie (2015) Director
- Nisekoi (2014) Series Director
- Nisekoi (2014) Series Composition
- Mekakucity Actors (2014) Series Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) Co-Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) Original Story
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion (2013) Director
- Sasami-san@Ganbaranai (2013) Director
- Kabukimonogatari (2013) Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) Co-Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) Original Story
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings (2012) Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal (2012) Co-Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal (2012) Original Story
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal (2012) Director
- Kid Icarus (2012) Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) Series Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) Director
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) Original Story
- Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl (2011) General Manager
- Katte ni Kaizou (2011) Series Director
- Magister Negi Magi: Anime Final (2011) Director
- Dance in the Vampire Bund (2010) Series Director
- Arakawa Under the Bridge (2010) Series Director
- And Yet the Town Moves (2010) Director
- Monogatari (2009) Director
- Monogatari (2009) Series Director
- Monogatari (2009) Writer
- Maria Holic (2009) Series Director
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (2007) Series Director
- Hidamari Sketch (2007) Series Director
- Ef: A Tale Of Memories & Melodies (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Negima!? Magister Negi Magi (2006) Director
- Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (2004) Series Director
- MoonPhase (2004) Director
- Le Portrait de Petite Cossette (2004) Series Director
- Le Portrait de Petite Cossette (2004) Director
- Le Portrait de Petite Cossette (2004) Storyboard Artist
- Swallowtail Inn (2003) Director
- Unbalance (2002) Director
- Blood Royale (2002) Director
- Nurse Me! (2002) Creator
- The SoulTaker (2001) Series Director
- The SoulTaker (2001) Storyboard Artist
- The SoulTaker (2001) Director
- Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko (1999) Director
- Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko (1999) Storyboard Artist
- Tenamonya Voyagers (1999) Director
- Detatoko Princess (1997) Director
- Twilight of the Dark Master (1997) Director
- Detatoko Princess (1997) Director
- Midori no Makibaō (1996) Director
- The Legend of Zorro (1996) Storyboard Artist
- The Legend of Zorro (1996) Director
- Hurricane Polymar: Holy Blood (1996) Director
- New Hurricane Polymar (1996) Series Director
- Debutante Detective Corps (1996) Director
- Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns: Dawn of the Dark Sisters (1996) Director
- Ninku (1995) Director
- Galaxy Fraulein Yuna (1995) Storyboard
- Galaxy Fraulein Yuna (1995) Director
- Devil Hunter Yohko 6: Double Jeopardy (1995) Director
- Montana Jones (1994) Director
- Metal Fighter Miku (1994) Director
- Yu Yu Hakusho (1992) Director
- Yu Yu Hakusho (1992) Storyboard Artist
- Eternal Filena (1992) Director
- Eternal Filena (1992) Animation Director
- Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling (1991) Key Animation
- Musashi, the Samurai Lord (1990) Director
- Devil Hunter Yohko (1990) Storyboard Artist
- Devil Hunter Yohko (1990) Director
- Magical Hat (1989) Key Animation
- Bucchigiri (1989) Animation
- Baoh: The Visitor (1989) Key Animation
- Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer (1988) Key Animation
- Dirty Pair (1985) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Akiyuki Shinbo best known for?
Akiyuki Shinbo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (2026), Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising- (2026), Pretty Boy Detective Club (2021), Pretty Boy Detective Club (2021).
When and where was Akiyuki Shinbo born?
Akiyuki Shinbo was born on September 27, 1961 in Koori, Fukushima, Japan.
How many credits does Akiyuki Shinbo have?
Akiyuki Shinbo has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Akiyuki Shinbo's background in cinema and television?
Akiyuki Shinbo is a Japanese animator, director, producer, and storyboard artist born on September 27, 1961, in Koori, Fukushima, Japan. He started his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern and made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. Shinbo is notable for his involvement in Shaft works since 2004 and...
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