Noriyuki Kitanohara

Career overview

Noriyuki Kitanohara is a Japanese animator and animation director who works for the studio Kyoto Animation. He is credited in the industry under the stage name 北之原孝將 and is also listed as 北之原孝将 and 北之原 孝將 in alternative spellings. As a male professional, Kitanohara’s career is documented primarily through his directing contributions, for which he is specifically recognized on the TMDB platform.

The TMDB entry records that Kitanohara is known for directing and lists a total of fifty‑four known credits across film and television projects. His profile carries a content score of sixty‑three, reflecting the amount of data compiled about his work. While personal details such as his birth date and place of birth are not provided, the available information emphasizes his role within Kyoto Animation and his extensive involvement in directing assignments.

His professional listing includes sections for movies and television shows, indicating participation across both media formats. The profile does not disclose a birth date or birthplace, and no additional personal information is supplied. The alternate romanizations of his name demonstrate the variations used in different databases. Overall, Kitanohara’s documented body of work reflects a substantial contribution to animation direction within his studio.