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Hideaki Anno

Directing Born May 22, 1960 Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan 350 credits

Biography

Hideaki Anno is a Japanese animation and film director born on May 22, 1960, in Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan. Known professionally by the stage name 庵野秀明, he has established a significant career in the entertainment industry with 152 known credits. Anno is recognized for his distinct directorial style, which frequently incorporates elements of superflatism and postmodernism. His work is noted for its thorough exploration of character psychology, often utilizing unconventional sequences to facilitate emotional deconstruction and the analysis of internal thoughts. In his personal life, he married comics artist Moyoco Anno on April 27, 2002. He remains a prominent figure in the field of animation, celebrated for his contributions to the medium and his unique approach to storytelling.

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Career

Career overview

Hideaki Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. Throughout his career, his directorial projects have received significant critical recognition, including multiple wins at the Animage Anime Grand Prix. Specifically, the anime series Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, directed by Anno, won the award in 1990. Additionally, his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion earned him the same honor in both 1995 and 1996. These accolades highlight his influence and success within the animation industry during the 1990s.

Beyond these specific titles, Anno's directorial approach is defined by his commitment to portraying the complex emotional states of his characters. By integrating psychoanalysis into his narratives, he creates works that challenge traditional animation conventions. His consistent focus on the internal experiences of his subjects has become a hallmark of his creative output. As a director, Anno continues to be associated with projects that prioritize deep character development and thematic depth, solidifying his reputation as a meticulous and innovative filmmaker in the global animation landscape.

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EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening · ScreenplayEVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening · Executive ProducerEVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening · Production SupervisorEVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening · Original StoryTHE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX · OtherMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX · ScreenplayMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX · Storyboard ArtistMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX · Key AnimationMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- · Storyboard Artist
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version · DirectorShin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version · ScreenplayShin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version · EditorShin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version · Costume Design
Shin Kamen Rider · DirectorShin Kamen Rider · WriterShin Kamen Rider · Costume DesignShin Kamen Rider · EditorShin Kamen Rider · Conceptual Design
Shin UltramanShin Ultraman · EditorShin Ultraman · Motion ActorShin Ultraman · ScreenplayShin Ultraman · Storyboard Artist
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time · Key AnimationEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time · Executive ProducerEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time · Storyboard ArtistEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time · DirectorEvangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time · Screenplay
Last Letter
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers
Mary and The Witch's Flower · Executive ProducerThe Dragon Dentist · ProducerThe Dragon Dentist · Sound DirectorShin Godzilla vs. Evangelion Symphony · Executive Producer
Shin GodzillaShin Godzilla · StoryboardShin Godzilla · DirectorShin Godzilla · ScreenplayShin Godzilla · Sound Designer
Bubu & Bubulina · Executive ProducerNeon Genesis IMPACTS. · Executive ProducerNeon Genesis IMPACTS. · Original StoryThree Fallen Witnesses · Executive ProducerRobot on the Road · Executive Producer
Japan Animator Expo · EditorJapan Animator Expo · Original StoryJapan Animator Expo · Executive ProducerJapan Animator Expo · LayoutSpace Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark · Key Animation
The Wind RisesAndo Lloyd ~A.I. knows LOVE ?~ · Original StoryAndo Lloyd ~A.I. knows LOVE ?~ · CreatorThe Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessPeaceful Times (F02) Petit Film · Director
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo · Key AnimationEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo · DirectorEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo · Storyboard ArtistEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo · ScreenplayEvangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo · Original Story
Director Disqualified · Producer
Death KappaThe Revolutionary Animator Kanada YoshinoriMonster Magnitude: 9
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance · ScreenplayEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance · Key AnimationEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance · Storyboard ArtistEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance · DirectorEvangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance · Original Story
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone · ScreenplayEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone · Key AnimationEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone · Storyboard ArtistEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone · DirectorEvangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone · Original Story
Professional: Shigoto no ryûgiGunbuster: The Movie · Storyboard ArtistGunbuster: The Movie · DirectorGunbuster: The Movie · ScreenplaySakuran
Sugar Sugar Rune · Second Unit DirectorFunky Forest: The First Contact
Making of Cutie HoneyRe: Cutie Honey · Series DirectorRe: Cutie Honey · Key AnimationRe: Cutie Honey · Second Unit DirectorRe: Cutie Honey · Director
Renewal of Evangelion · DirectorRenewal of Evangelion · CreatorSubmarine 707R · Second Unit DirectorNeon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version) · Director
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi · Key AnimationMagical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi · Storyboard ArtistPetite Princess Yucie · DirectorAnimation Store Manager · DirectorThe Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction · Director
Mahoromatic · Storyboard ArtistCutie Honey Presentation Pilot Film · Director
FLCLFLCL · Animation DirectorFLCL · Key AnimationRitual · DirectorRitual · Screenplay
Oruchuban Ebichu · ProducerGAMERA 1999GAMERA 1999 · Director of PhotographyGAMERA 1999 · Director
Welcome Back For An Extracurricular Lesson, SempaiHis and Her Circumstances · DirectorHis and Her Circumstances · Series DirectorHis and Her Circumstances · WriterHis and Her Circumstances · Storyboard Artist
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion · Animation DirectorNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion · Key AnimationNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion · Storyboard ArtistNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion · DirectorNeon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion · Original Story
Neon Genesis Evangelion · WriterNeon Genesis Evangelion · DirectorNeon Genesis Evangelion · Mechanical DesignerNeon Genesis Evangelion · Series DirectorNeon Genesis Evangelion · Storyboard Artist

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