Toshifumi Akai
Biography
Toshifumi Akai is a Japanese animator, character designer, director, and animation director born in Osaka. He is affiliated with A-1 Pictures. Akai graduated from Tokyo Animation Academy and worked at various studios including Studio Takuranke, Feel, and Gainax before joining A-1 Pictures. He is known for his work in visual effects and has 34 known credits. Akai was born on August 18, 1982, and is male. His stage name is 赤井俊文, and he is also known as Toshihumi Aka.
Career overview
Toshifumi Akai is a Japanese animator, character designer, director, and animation director. He is affiliated with A-1 Pictures. After graduating from Tokyo Animation Academy, he began his career in the animation industry.
Akai's early career involved working at various studios, including Studio Takuranke, Feel, and Gainax. He left Studio Takuranke after less than half a year. During his time at these studios, Akai likely gained experience in various aspects of animation production. His subsequent move to A-1 Pictures marked a significant step in his career.
Akai's known credits total 34. His work primarily falls under the category of visual effects. As a professional in the field, Akai has demonstrated his expertise in creating and implementing visual effects for various projects. His experience and skills have likely contributed to the success of the productions he has been a part of.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
56 titles- The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (2025) Key Animation
- WIND BREAKER (2024) Series Director
- WIND BREAKER (2024) Director
- WIND BREAKER (2024) Storyboard Artist
- SPY x FAMILY (2022) Storyboard Artist
- SPY x FAMILY (2022) Director
- SPY x FAMILY (2022) Key Animation
- Akebi's Sailor Uniform (2022) Key Animation
- BOCCHI THE ROCK! (2022) Key Animation
- Do It Yourself!! (2022) Key Animation
- Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon (2021) Director
- Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon (2021) Key Animation
- Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon (2021) Second Unit Director
- Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019) Series Director
- Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019) Storyboard Artist
- Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019) Director
- Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia (2019) Key Animation
- DARLING in the FRANXX (2018) Assistant Director
- DARLING in the FRANXX (2018) Director
- DARLING in the FRANXX (2018) Storyboard Artist
- Granblue Fantasy: The Animation (2017) Character Designer
- Occultic;Nine (2016) Animation Director
- Shelter (2016) Director
- Shelter (2016) Storyboard Artist
- THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls (2015) Director
- THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls (2015) Animation Director
- THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls (2015) Storyboard Artist
- The Rolling Girls (2015) Key Animation
- THE iDOLM@STER MOVIE: Beyond the Brilliant Future! (2014) Animation Director
- Magi (2012) Character Designer
- Magi (2012) Supervising Animation Director
- Kokoro Connect (2012) Character Designer
- Blue Exorcist (2011) Key Animation
- Fractale (2011) Key Animation
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010) Key Animation
- Sound of the Sky (2010) Character Designer
- Sound of the Sky (2010) Supervising Animation Director
- Sound of the Sky (2010) Animation Director
- Sound of the Sky (2010) Key Animation
- Black★Rock Shooter (2010) Key Animation
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) Key Animation
- To Love Ru (2008) Key Animation
- Soul Eater (2008) Key Animation
- Toradora! (2008) Animation Director
- Toradora! (2008) Key Animation
- Birdy the Mighty: Decode (2008) Key Animation
- Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens (2008) Animation Director
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Key Animation
- Darker than Black (2007) Key Animation
- Nagasarete Airanto (2007) Key Animation
- Nagasarete Airanto (2007) Animation Director
- Sugar Sugar Rune (2005) Key Animation
- Noein: To Your Other Self (2005) Key Animation
- He Is My Master (2005) Key Animation
- Jinki: Extend (2005) Key Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Toshifumi Akai best known for?
Toshifumi Akai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity (2025), WIND BREAKER (2024), WIND BREAKER (2024), WIND BREAKER (2024).
When and where was Toshifumi Akai born?
Toshifumi Akai was born on August 18, 1982 in Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Toshifumi Akai have?
Toshifumi Akai has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2025.
What is Toshifumi Akai's background in cinema and television?
Toshifumi Akai is a Japanese animator, character designer, director, and animation director born in Osaka. He is affiliated with A-1 Pictures. Akai graduated from Tokyo Animation Academy and worked at various studios including Studio Takuranke, Feel, and Gainax before joining A-1 Pictures. He is known for his work in v...