Fumitoshi Oizaki
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 15, 1975 in Oita, Japan
- Active Years
- 1998–2026 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Fumitoshi Oizaki (追崎 史敏, Oizaki Fumitoshi).
Born: October 15, 1975.
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Roles: Animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director.
Known for: Directing.
Known Credits: 48.
Career History: Worked as a freelancer with Sunrise and Gonzo.
Studio Founding: Founded Encourage Films in 2008 with Gonzo producer Tōyō Ikeda.
Leadership: Took over as CEO of Encourage Films following Tōyō Ikeda's death in 2013.
Fumitoshi Oizaki, also known as Oizaki Fumitoshi or 追崎 史敏, is an animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director. Born on October 15, 1975, in Oita, Japan, he has 48 known credits and is recognized for his work in directing. In his previous career, he worked as a freelancer with Sunrise and Gonzo. In 2008, Oizaki co-founded the animation studio Encourage Films alongside Gonzo producer Tōyō Ikeda. Following the death of Tōyō Ikeda in 2013, Oizaki assumed the role of CEO for the studio.
*Fumitoshi Oizaki, also known as Oizaki Fumitoshi or 追崎 史敏, is an animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director. Born on October 15
Career overview
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Name: Fumitoshi Oizaki (追崎 史敏, Oizaki Fumitoshi).
Born: October 15, 1975, in Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Roles: Animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director.
Known for: Directing.
Known credits: 48.
Work history: Freelancer with Sunrise and Gonzo.
Studio founding: Founded Encourage Films in 2008 with Gonzo producer Tōyō Ikeda.
Current status: CEO of Encourage Films (took over after Tōyō Ikeda's death in 2013).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Career.
Fumitoshi Oizaki, born October 15, 1975, in Oita Prefecture, Japan, is an animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his work in directing, with 48 known credits listed. In his earlier professional years, Oizaki worked as a freelancer with the studios Sunrise and Gonzo.
Paragraph 2: Studio Founding and Leadership.
In 2008, Oizaki co-founded the animation studio Encourage Films alongside Gonzo producer Tōyō Ikeda. Following the death of Tōyō Ikeda in 2013, Fumitoshi Oizaki assumed the role of CEO for the studio.
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"Fumitoshi Oizaki, born October 15, 1975, in Oita Prefecture, Japan, is an animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his work in directing, with 48 known credits listed. In his earlier professional years, Oizaki worked as a freelancer with the studios Sunrise and Gonzo.
In 2008, Oizaki co-founded the animation studio Encourage Films alongside Gonzo producer Tōyō Ikeda. Following the death of Tōyō Ikeda in 2013, Fumitoshi Oizaki assumed the role of CEO for the studio."
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Fumitoshi Oizaki, also known as Oizaki Fumitoshi or おいざき ふみとし, is an animator, animation director, character designer, and anime director. Born on October 15, 1975, in Oita, Japan, Oizaki has established a career in the animation industry with 48 known credits. He is specifically noted for his work in directing. Before establishing his own studio, he worked as a freelancer with the animation studios Sunrise and Gonzo.
In 2008, Oizaki co-founded the animation studio Encourage Films. He founded the studio together with Tōyō Ikeda, who was a
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
73 titles- The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer (2026) Series Director
- The Daily Life of a Part-time Torturer (2026) Storyboard Artist
- Sgt. Frog (2026) Director
- The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl (2025) Storyboard Artist
- The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl (2025) Series Director
- The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl (2025) Director
- Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army (2023) Series Director
- Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army (2023) Storyboard Artist
- Akuma Kun (2023) Series Director
- Akuma Kun (2023) Other
- Akuma Kun (2023) Director
- Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness (2022) Series Director
- Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness (2022) Storyboard Artist
- The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai (2021) Director
- Etotama: Nyankyaku Banrai (2021) Sound Director
- Gleipnir (2020) Storyboard Artist
- Isekai Cheat Magician (2019) Action Director
- Beatless (2018) Animation Director
- Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle (2018) Series Director
- Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle (2018) Series Composition
- Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Merc Storia: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle (2018) Director
- A Centaur's Life (2017) Series Director
- A Centaur's Life (2017) Animation Director
- A Centaur's Life (2017) Storyboard Artist
- AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue (2016) Series Director
- AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue (2016) Director
- AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue (2016) Storyboard Artist
- Saint Seiya: Soul of Gold (2015) Production Design
- Yurikuma Arashi (2015) Key Animation
- Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (2015) Key Animation
- ETOTAMA (2015) Series Director
- Haikyu!! (2014) Opening/Ending Animation
- Is the Order a Rabbit? (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Miyakawa-ke no Kuufuku (2013) Director
- JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear (2012) Assistant Director
- Superb Song of the Valkyries: Symphogear (2012) Key Animation
- Place to Place (2012) Series Director
- Place to Place (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Place to Place (2012) Additional Storyboarding
- Ixion Saga: Dimension Transfer (2012) Director
- Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie (2012) Second Unit Director
- Wagnaria!! (2010) Key Animation
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 5: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island (2010) Character Designer
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 4: Crushing Invasion, Dragon Warriors (2009) Character Designer
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 4: Crushing Invasion, Dragon Warriors (2009) Animation Director
- Ontama! (2009) Director
- Birdy the Mighty: Decode (2008) Animation Director
- Romeo × Juliet (2007) Series Director
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 2: Deep Sea Princess (2007) Supervising Animation Director
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie 2: Deep Sea Princess (2007) Character Designer
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie (2006) Character Designer
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie (2006) Animation Director
- Sergeant Keroro The Super Duper Movie (2006) Supervising Animation Director
- Aria (2005) Key Animation
- Gankutsuou (2004) Key Animation
- Mind Game (2004) Key Animation
- Gate Keepers 21 (2002) Director
- Gate Keepers 21 (2002) Animation Director
- Patlabor WXIII the Movie (2002) Key Animation
- Hellsing (2001) Key Animation
- Final Fantasy: Unlimited (2001) Key Animation
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Key Animation
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Animation Director
- Earth Maiden Arjuna (2001) Animation
- Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers (2001) Key Animation
- Slayers Premium (2001) Key Animation
- Princess Arete (2001) Key Animation
- Hurricane Touchdown (2000) Key Animation
- The Big O (1999) Key Animation
- His and Her Circumstances (1998) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fumitoshi Oizaki best known for?
Fumitoshi Oizaki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sgt. Frog (2026), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013), Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness (2022).
When and where was Fumitoshi Oizaki born?
Fumitoshi Oizaki was born on October 15, 1975 in Oita, Japan.
How many credits does Fumitoshi Oizaki have?
Fumitoshi Oizaki has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Fumitoshi Oizaki's background in cinema and television?
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