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Akiyuki Shinbo

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Akiyuki Shinbo

Born September 27, 1961 in Koori, Fukushima, Japan14 films

Akiyuki Shinbo (Japanese: 新房 昭之, Hepburn: Shinbō Akiyuki, born September 27, 1961) is a Japanese animator, director, producer and storyboard artist who started his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern. He then made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. He is most notable for his involvement in a number of Shaft works since 2004. He has received the 11th Tokyo Anime Award as well as the 2011 Newtype Anime Award for Best Director for his work on the acclaimed anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica. When working on the ero OVAs he uses the name Minamizawa Juuhachi (Juuhachi means 18 in Japanese).

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Filmography

14 films as director
  1. 2026Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-Director
  2. 2017FireworksDirector
  3. 2017Kizumonogatari Part 3: ReiketsuDirector
  4. 2016Kizumonogatari Part 2: NekketsuDirector
  5. 2016Kizumonogatari Part 1: TekketsuDirector
  6. 2015Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica: Concept MovieDirector
  7. 2013OnimonogatariDirector
  8. 2011Magister Negi Magi: Anime FinalDirector
  9. 1997Detatoko PrincessDirector
  10. 1997Twilight of the Dark MasterDirector
  11. 1996Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns: Dawn of the Dark SistersDirector
  12. 1996Hurricane Polymar: Holy BloodDirector
  13. 1996Debutante Detective CorpsDirector
  14. 1995Devil Hunter Yohko 6: Double JeopardyDirector