Naoya Nakayama
- Known For
- Visual Effects
- Active Years
- 2013–2026 (14 Years)
- Total Credits
- 26 credits in database
Biography
Naoya Nakayama is a professional in the Japanese animation industry known for his work in visual effects. He is recognized for his versatile skill set, which includes directing, storyboarding, and key animation. Nakayama developed his animation background while working at Kyoto Animation. His filmography includes contributions to A Silent Voice: The Movie, Darling in the Franxx, and the music video for Yoasobi: Idol. Additional credits listed in his filmography include Cosmic Princess Kaguya! and Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era. As of current records, he has 18 known credits in the industry. He is also known by the stage name 中山直哉.
Career overview
Naoya Nakayama is a professional in the Japanese animation industry recognized for his work in visual effects, directing, animation direction, and storyboarding. He developed his foundational animation background while working at Kyoto Animation. As a versatile creator, he has gained recognition for his contributions across various roles, including key animation. According to his professional credits, he has been involved in 18 projects throughout his career.
His filmography includes work on several notable titles. He is credited for his involvement in the 2016 film A Silent Voice: The Movie, the 2018 series Darling in the Franxx, and the 2023 production Yoasobi: Idol. Additionally, his body of work includes credits for Cosmic Princess Kaguya! and Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era. Nakayama continues to be recognized as a rising figure within the industry for his technical and creative contributions to animation.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
26 titles- Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) Second Unit Director
- Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026) Storyboard Artist
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024) Storyboard Artist
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024) Second Unit Director
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024) Animation Director
- ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023) as Self - Live Performance Director
- Princess Connect! Re:Dive (2020) Key Animation
- Assault Lily BOUQUET (2020) Opening/Ending Animation
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (2020) Storyboard Artist
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (2020) Director
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (2020) Animation Director
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (2020) Key Animation
- Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (2020) Costume Design
- Asteroid in Love (2020) Lead Animator
- Asteroid in Love (2020) Key Animation
- DARLING in the FRANXX (2018) Key Animation
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (2017) Key Animation
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: May the Melody Reach You! (2017) Key Animation
- A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) Key Animation
- Myriad Colors Phantom World (2016) Key Animation
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band (2016) Key Animation
- Sound! Euphonium (2015) Key Animation
- High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days (2015) Key Animation
- Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future (2015) Key Animation
- Amagi Brilliant Park (2014) Key Animation
- Free! (2013) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Naoya Nakayama best known for?
Naoya Nakayama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026), Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026), Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024), Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024).
How many credits does Naoya Nakayama have?
Naoya Nakayama has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2026.
What is Naoya Nakayama's background in cinema and television?
Naoya Nakayama is a professional in the Japanese animation industry known for his work in visual effects. He is recognized for his versatile skill set, which includes directing, storyboarding, and key animation. Nakayama developed his animation background while working at Kyoto Animation. His filmography includes contr...
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