Hiroyasu Ishida
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 3, 1988 in Mihama, Aichi, Japan
- Active Years
- 2009–2026 (18 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
Hiroyasu Ishida, also known by the pseudonym Tete, is a Japanese director and writer born on July 3, 1988, in Mihama, Aichi, Japan. A former student at Kyoto Seika University, Ishida gained international attention in 2009 for his independently produced two-and-a-half-minute animated short titled Fumiko no Kokuhaku, or Fumiko's Confession. He produced this work at age 21 and received the Japanese YouTube Video Award for the project. Ishida has been recognized by director Mamoru Hosoda and featured in Newtype magazine. His professional filmography includes directing and writing credits for projects such as Rain Town, Penguin Highway, and Drifting Home. He is known for independently producing various animated shorts and distributing them directly through internet streaming platforms.
Career overview
Hiroyasu Ishida is a Japanese director and writer born on July 3, 1988, in Mihama, Aichi, Japan. He is also known by the pseudonym Tete. During his time as a student at Kyoto Seika University, Ishida independently produced various animated shorts and distributed them through popular internet streaming sites. He gained international attention in 2009 for his two-and-a-half-minute short film titled Fumiko no Kokuhaku, also known as Fumiko's Confession, which he produced at the age of 21. This work earned him the Japanese YouTube Video Award and led to features in Newtype magazine. His early efforts were also recognized by director Mamoru Hosoda.
Throughout his career, Ishida has contributed to the animation industry as both a director and a writer. His filmography includes the 2011 short Rain Town, as well as the feature-length projects Penguin Highway, released in 2018, and Drifting Home, released in 2022. He maintains a professional portfolio with 16 known credits. His work has been documented across various industry databases, reflecting his transition from an independent online creator to a professional filmmaker.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) Additional Storyboarding
- ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023) as Self
- BURN THE WITCH #0.8 (2023) Second Unit Director
- Drifting Home (2022) Director
- Drifting Home (2022) Screenplay
- Drifting Home (2022) Storyboard Artist
- A Whisker Away (2020) Key Animation
- Penguin Highway (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Penguin Highway (2018) Director
- MFKZ (2018) Key Animation
- Fastening Days 2 (2016) Director
- Typhoon Noruda (2015) Animation Director
- Typhoon Noruda (2015) Character Designer
- Typhoon Noruda (2015) Key Animation
- Wonder Momo (2014) Opening/Ending Animation
- Fastening Days (2014) Character Designer
- Fastening Days (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Fastening Days (2014) Director
- Fastening Days (2014) Animation Director
- Paulette's Chair (2014) Screenplay
- Paulette's Chair (2014) Director
- Rain in the Sunshine (2013) Writer
- Rain in the Sunshine (2013) Director
- Rain in the Sunshine (2013) Director of Photography
- Rain in the Sunshine (2013) Screenplay
- Rain in the Sunshine (2013) Art Direction
- Wonder Garden (2013) Animation
- Rain Town (2011) Writer
- Rain Town (2011) Screenplay
- Rain Town (2011) Animation
- Rain Town (2011) Director
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Director
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Writer
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Screenplay
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Editor
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Sound Designer
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Key Animation
- Fumiko's Confession (2009) Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hiroyasu Ishida best known for?
Hiroyasu Ishida is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026), ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023), Drifting Home (2022), Drifting Home (2022).
When and where was Hiroyasu Ishida born?
Hiroyasu Ishida was born on July 3, 1988 in Mihama, Aichi, Japan.
How many credits does Hiroyasu Ishida have?
Hiroyasu Ishida has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
What is Hiroyasu Ishida's background in cinema and television?
Hiroyasu Ishida, also known by the pseudonym Tete, is a Japanese director and writer born on July 3, 1988, in Mihama, Aichi, Japan. A former student at Kyoto Seika University, Ishida gained international attention in 2009 for his independently produced two-and-a-half-minute animated short titled Fumiko no Kokuhaku, or ...
Hiroyasu Ishida by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023) as Self — aged about 34
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