Michio Mihara
- Known For
- Visual Effects
- Born
- October 4, 1965 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan
- Active Years
- 1989–2025 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 84 credits in database
Biography
Michio Mihara is a Japanese professional known for his work in the animation and film industry. Born on October 4, 1965, in Toyonaka, Osaka, he is recognized for his contributions to visual effects and has 55 known credits. His extensive professional roles include key animation, storyboarding, animation direction, directing, character design, writing, conceptual design, and art direction. His filmography includes notable titles such as Princess Mononoke, Paprika, The Cat Returns, Ninja Scroll, and Memories. Additionally, he is credited for his work on the 2016 film Crayon Shin-chan Movie 24: Bakusui! Yumemi World Dai Totsugeki. Mihara is also known by the stage name 三原三千夫 and has been credited under variations including 三原三千雄.
Career overview
Michio Mihara is a Japanese professional in the film and animation industry, born on October 4, 1965, in Toyonaka, Osaka. Recognized for his contributions to visual effects, he has amassed 55 known credits throughout his career. His extensive involvement in production includes roles as a key animator, storyboard artist, animation director, director, character designer, creator, writer, and conceptual designer. He has also worked in art direction, layout, and second unit direction, as well as on opening and ending animation sequences.
His filmography includes work on several notable projects, such as Princess Mononoke, Paprika, and The Cat Returns. Additional credits listed in his body of work include Ninja Scroll, released in 1993, and Memories, released in 1995. He is also credited for his work on the 2016 film Crayon Shin-chan Movie 24: Bakusui! Yumemi World Dai Totsugeki. Throughout his career, he has been known by the stage name 三原三千夫, with additional variations including 三原三千雄.
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Full Filmography
84 titles- The Obsessed (2025) Layout
- The Obsessed (2025) Lead Animator
- The Obsessed (2025) Key Animation
- The Obsessed (2025) Second Unit Director
- Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary (2024) Key Animation
- Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Sky Utopia (2023) Key Animation
- Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window (2023) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke (2022) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke (2022) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy (2021) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy (2021) Director
- Crayon Shin-chan: Crash! Scribble Kingdom and Almost Four Heroes (2020) Key Animation
- BEASTARS (2019) Storyboard Artist
- Doraemon: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration (2019) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~ (2019) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane ~The Lost Hiroshi~ (2019) Key Animation
- Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island (2018) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~ (2018) Character Designer
- Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~ (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~ (2018) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan Spin-off (2016) Creator
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on Dreamy World! (2016) Key Animation
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on Dreamy World! (2016) Storyboard
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on Dreamy World! (2016) Art Direction
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on Dreamy World! (2016) Conceptual Design
- Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on Dreamy World! (2016) Storyboard Artist
- Punch Line (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Punch Line (2015) Key Animation
- Space Dandy (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Space Dandy (2014) Director
- Space Dandy (2014) Animation Director
- Space Dandy (2014) Key Animation
- Rage of Bahamut (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Terror in Resonance (2014) Key Animation
- Terror in Resonance (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent (2013) Key Animation
- Kick-Heart (2013) Character Designer
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Director
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Animation Director
- The Tatami Galaxy (2010) Key Animation
- Kaiba (2008) Storyboard Artist
- Kaiba (2008) Writer
- Kaiba (2008) Director
- Kaiba (2008) Key Animation
- Kaiba (2008) Animation Director
- Okashina Hotel (2008) Director
- Paprika (2006) Key Animation
- Kemonozume (2006) Animation Director
- Kemonozume (2006) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel (2005) Key Animation
- 2005 Space Odyssey (2005) Director
- 2005 Space Odyssey (2005) Animation
- Monster (2004) Key Animation
- Paranoia Agent (2004) Opening/Ending Animation
- Paranoia Agent (2004) Animation Director
- Paranoia Agent (2004) Key Animation
- Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow (2004) Key Animation
- Nasu: Summer in Andalusia (2003) Key Animation
- Go! Anpanman: Ruby's Wish (2003) Key Animation
- The Cat Returns (2002) Key Animation
- Millennium Actress (2002) Key Animation
- A Tree of Palme (2002) Key Animation
- Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) Key Animation
- Master Keaton (1998) Key Animation
- Master Keaton (1998) Animation Director
- Spriggan (1998) Key Animation
- Princess Mononoke (1997) Key Animation
- Ninku (1995) Key Animation
- Golden Boy (1995) Key Animation
- Legend of Crystania: The Motion Picture (1995) Key Animation
- Ninja Scroll (1993) Key Animation
- Sleepless Oedo (1993) Key Animation
- Run, Melos! (1992) Key Animation
- Doomed Megalopolis (1991) Key Animation
- Roujin Z (1991) Key Animation
- Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling (1991) Key Animation
- Record of Lodoss War (1990) Key Animation
- Cyber City Oedo 808 (1990) Character Designer
- The Dark Myth (1990) Key Animation
- A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) Animation Director
- A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) Key Animation
- Yawara! (1989) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michio Mihara best known for?
Michio Mihara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024), Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Our Dinosaur Diary (2024), Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Sky Utopia (2023), Crayon Shin-chan: The Tornado Legend of Ninja Mononoke (2022).
When and where was Michio Mihara born?
Michio Mihara was born on October 4, 1965 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Michio Mihara have?
Michio Mihara has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2025.
What is Michio Mihara's background in cinema and television?
Michio Mihara is a Japanese professional known for his work in the animation and film industry. Born on October 4, 1965, in Toyonaka, Osaka, he is recognized for his contributions to visual effects and has 55 known credits. His extensive professional roles include key animation, storyboarding, animation direction, dire...
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