Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Biography
Kiyotaka Oshiyama is a Japanese animator, director, and illustrator born on January 3, 1982, in Fukushima, Japan. Since 2017, he has served as the president of his animation studio, Studio Durian. His career includes known work as a director. Among his known directing credits are the television and film projects Flip Flappers released in 2016 and Look Back released in 2024. His professional profile lists a total of thirty-five known credits on the platform. His stage name is written in Japanese characters as 押山清高. Additional alternate names associated with his profile include 押山 清高, as well as foreign-script variations. He is recognized within the database primarily for his directing work within the animation industry.
Career overview
Kiyotaka Oshiyama is a Japanese animator, director, and illustrator born in Fukushima, Japan on January 3, 1982. Active in the industry with thirty-five known credits, he is particularly recognized for his work in directing.
In 2017, Oshiyama established his own animation studio, Studio Durian, where he serves as president. Among his notable directorial works are the 2016 project Flip Flappers and the 2016 and 2024 works, specifically known for directing Flip Flappers in 2016 and Look Back in 2024.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025) Creature Design
- Chainsaw Man - The Compilation Part 1 (2025) Concept Artist
- Red Memory (2025) Director
- Rising Impact (2024) Character Designer
- Look Back (2024) Director
- Look Back (2024) Screenplay
- Look Back (2024) Character Designer
- Look Back (2024) Storyboard Artist
- Look Back (2024) Animation Director
- Look Back (2024) Key Animation
- The Boy and the Heron (2023) Key Animation
- TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023) Visual Effects Designer
- TRIGUN STAMPEDE (2023) Character Designer
- MAKE MY DAY (2023) Mechanical Designer
- My Dress-Up Darling (2022) Key Animation
- Chainsaw Man (2022) Creature Design
- The Orbital Children (2022) Key Animation
- The First Slam Dunk (2022) Key Animation
- Vlad Love (2021) Key Animation
- Vlad Love (2021) Animation Director
- Gift (2021) Animation Director
- Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur (2020) Key Animation
- Shishigari (2019) Screenplay
- Shishigari (2019) Director
- Shishigari (2019) Animation
- Shishigari (2019) Original Story
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Director
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Creature Design
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Key Animation
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Devilman Crybaby (2018) Animation Director
- Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018) Key Animation
- Penguin Highway (2018) Key Animation
- Mary and The Witch's Flower (2017) Key Animation
- Mob Psycho 100 (2016) Key Animation
- Flip Flappers (2016) Series Director
- Flip Flappers (2016) Key Animation
- Flip Flappers (2016) Storyboard Artist
- Flip Flappers (2016) Director
- Space Dandy (2014) Key Animation
- Space Dandy (2014) Animation Director
- Space Dandy (2014) Writer
- Space Dandy (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Space Dandy (2014) Director
- The Wind Rises (2013) Key Animation
- A Letter to Momo (2012) Key Animation
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011) Animation Director
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2011) Key Animation
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) Key Animation
- Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) Key Animation
- Xam'd: Lost Memories (2008) Animation Director
- Xam'd: Lost Memories (2008) Key Animation
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Key Animation
- Den-noh Coil (2007) Animation Director
- Den-noh Coil (2007) Key Animation
- Bokurano (2007) Key Animation
- Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) Key Animation
- Chainsaw Man - Assassins Arc Character Designer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kiyotaka Oshiyama best known for?
Kiyotaka Oshiyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025), Rising Impact (2024), Look Back (2024), Look Back (2024).
When and where was Kiyotaka Oshiyama born?
Kiyotaka Oshiyama was born on January 3, 1982 in Fukushima, Japan.
How many credits does Kiyotaka Oshiyama have?
Kiyotaka Oshiyama has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Kiyotaka Oshiyama's background in cinema and television?
Kiyotaka Oshiyama is a Japanese animator, director, and illustrator born on January 3, 1982, in Fukushima, Japan. Since 2017, he has served as the president of his animation studio, Studio Durian. His career includes known work as a director. Among his known directing credits are the television and film projects Flip F...