Kunihiko Yuyama
Directing Born Oct 15, 1952 Tokyo, Japan 113 credits
Biography
Kunihiko Yuyama works in directing. Born October 15, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. Archytele tracks 113 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan · Series DirectorPokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang · Director
Punirunes · Series DirectorA Ripple in Time · Director
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle · Animation Supervisor
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution · DirectorPokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution · Writer
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us · Animation Director
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! · Storyboard ArtistPokémon the Movie: I Choose You! · Director
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel · DirectorRudolf the Black Cat · Director
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages · DirectorPokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon · DirectorMinky Momo: Please, Santa Claus? · Co-Director
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction · DirectorPokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction · Storyboard ArtistPikachu, What's This Key? · Director
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened · DirectorPokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened · Storyboard ArtistPokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening · DirectorPokémon: Eevee & Friends · Director
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice · DirectorPokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice · Storyboard ArtistMeloetta's Moonlight Serenade · DirectorSing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries · Director
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom · DirectorPokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram · DirectorPikachu's Summer Bridge Story · Director
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions · DirectorPokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions · Storyboard ArtistPikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure · Director
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life · DirectorPokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life · Storyboard ArtistPikachu's Sparkle Search! · DirectorPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness · Storyboard ArtistPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness · Director
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior · DirectorPikachu's Ice Adventure · Director
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai · DirectorPokémon: The Rise of Darkrai · StoryboardPikachu's Exploration Club · DirectorPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness · Storyboard ArtistPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness · Director
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea · DirectorPokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea · Storyboard ArtistPokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon · Executive ProducerPokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon · OtherPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! · Director
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew · DirectorPokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew · Storyboard ArtistPokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! · DirectorPikachu's Ghost Carnival · Director
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys · DirectorPokémon: Destiny Deoxys · Storyboard ArtistPikachu's Summer Festival · Director
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker · OtherPokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker · DirectorPokémon: Gotta Dance! · Director
Pokémon Heroes · DirectorCamp Pikachu · Director
Pokémon 4Ever · DirectorPokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! · DirectorPikachu's PikaBoo · Director
Pokémon 3: The Movie · ScreenplayPokémon 3: The Movie · DirectorPokémon 3: The Movie · Storyboard ArtistPikachu & Pichu · DirectorPichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001 · Director
Pokémon the Movie 2000 · DirectorPokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure · DirectorPokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 · DirectorThe Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin · Director
Pokémon: The First Movie · DirectorPokémon: The First Movie · Storyboard ArtistPikachu's Vacation · DirectorPokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation · Director
Pokémon · Storyboard ArtistPokémon · Series Director
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning · Director
Wedding Peach · Storyboard ArtistJura Tripper · Series DirectorJura Tripper · Storyboard ArtistWeather Report Girl · WriterWeather Report Girl · Director
Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories · Director
Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba · Storyboard ArtistMinky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams · DirectorUshio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater · Director
Full Filmography
113 titles- Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan (2024) Series Director
- Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang (2024) Director
- Punirunes (2022) Series Director
- A Ripple in Time (2022) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020) Animation Supervisor
- Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019) Writer
- Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018) Animation Director
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016) Director
- Rudolf the Black Cat (2016) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015) Director
- Pokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon (2015) Director
- Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus? (2015) Co-Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening (2013) Director
- Pokémon: Eevee & Friends (2013) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade (2012) Director
- Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (2012) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011) Director
- Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011) Director
- Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story (2011) Director
- Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010) Director
- Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure (2010) Director
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) Director
- Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu's Sparkle Search! (2009) Director
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness (2009) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness (2009) Director
- Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008) Director
- Pikachu's Ice Adventure (2008) Director
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) Director
- Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007) Storyboard
- Pikachu's Exploration Club (2007) Director
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007) Director
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) Director
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006) Executive Producer
- Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon (2006) Other
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2006) Director
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2006) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu's Ocean Adventure (2006) Director
- Pikachu's Island Adventure (2006) Director
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) Director
- Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! (2005) Director
- Pikachu's Ghost Carnival (2005) Director
- Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004) Director
- Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu's Summer Festival (2004) Director
- Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) Other
- Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003) Director
- Pokémon: Gotta Dance! (2003) Director
- Pokémon Heroes (2002) Director
- Camp Pikachu (2002) Director
- Pokémon 4Ever (2001) Director
- Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder! (2001) Director
- Pikachu's PikaBoo (2001) Director
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) Screenplay
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) Director
- Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu & Pichu (2000) Director
- Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001 (2000) Director
- Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999) Director
- Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999) Director
- Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999) Director
- The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin (1999) Director
- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) Director
- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) Storyboard Artist
- Pikachu's Vacation (1998) Director
- Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998) Director
- Pokémon (1997) Storyboard Artist
- Pokémon (1997) Series Director
- New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning (1996) Director
- Wedding Peach (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Jura Tripper (1995) Series Director
- Jura Tripper (1995) Storyboard Artist
- Weather Report Girl (1995) Writer
- Weather Report Girl (1995) Director
- Ear of the Golden Dragon (1995) Creator
- Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories (1994) Director
- Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba (1993) Storyboard Artist
- Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams (1993) Director
- Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater (1993) Director
- Ushio and Tora (1992) Director
- Appleland Story (1992) Director
- Slow Step (1991) Series Director
- Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (1991) Director
- Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (1991) Screenplay
- The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (1989) Director
- Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure (1989) Director
- The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (1987) as 导演
- The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (1987) Director
- TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff (1987) Director
- The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask (1987) Director
- Windaria (1986) Director
- Roots Search (1986) Supervising Producer
- GoShogun: The Time Étranger (1985) Director
- Plawres Sanshiro (1983) Director
- GoShogun (1982) Director
- GoShogun (1982) Screenplay
- GoShogun (1981) Director
- GoShogun (1981) Creator
- Josephina the Whale (1979) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kunihiko Yuyama best known for?
Kunihiko Yuyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan (2024), Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020), Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019), Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019).
When and where was Kunihiko Yuyama born?
Kunihiko Yuyama was born on October 15, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Kunihiko Yuyama have?
Kunihiko Yuyama has accumulated over 113 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2024.
What is Kunihiko Yuyama's background in cinema and television?
Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山 邦彦, Yuyama Kunihiko; born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director best known for his work on the Pokémon anime franchise. He also directed Magical Princess Minky Momo, Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko, The Three Musketeers Anime, Ushio and Tora, Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning, Plawr...
Kunihiko Yuyama by the numbers
113credits
94films
19TV series
1979–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (1987) as 导演 — aged about 34
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