DIRECTOR
Hideaki Anno
Known for Neon Genesis Evangelion
Hideaki Anno (born May 22, 1960 in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese animation and film director. Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. His style has come to be defined by the touches of superflatism and postmodernism that he injects into his work, as well as the thorough portrayal of characters' thoughts and emotions, often through unconventional sequences incorporating psychoanalysis and…
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- May 22, 1960
- Birthplace
- Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Known For
- Directing
Biography
Hideaki Anno (born May 22, 1960 in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese animation and film director. Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. His style has come to be defined by the touches of superflatism and postmodernism that he injects into his work, as well as the thorough portrayal of characters' thoughts and emotions, often through unconventional sequences incorporating psychoanalysis and emotional deconstruction of these characters. He married comics artist Moyoco Anno in 27 April 2002. Anime directed by Anno that have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award have been Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water in 1990, Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1995 and 1996, and The End of Evangelion in 1997.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
NAKAMURIDER
1978NAKAMURIDERDirector
1978U
UbekoseiCinematography
1978U
UbekoseiAnimation
1978U
UbekoseiEditor
1978U
UbekoseiWriter
1978U
UbekoseiDirector
1978U
UbekoseiDirector of Photography
1978Y
YamatoAnimation
1978Y
YamatoEditor
1978Y
YamatoCinematography
1978Y
YamatoDirector
1978Y
YamatoDirector of Photography
1978Y
YamatoWriter
1978
Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!Director
1979Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!Director of Photography
1979Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!Writer
1979Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!Editor
1979AT
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!Editor
1980AT
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!Animation
1980AT
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!Cinematography
1980AT
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!Director
1980AT
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!Writer
1980AT
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!Director of Photography
1980AR
Aerial ReplacementCinematography
1980AR
Aerial ReplacementDirector of Photography
1980AR
Aerial ReplacementDirector
1980AR
Aerial ReplacementWriter
1980AR
Aerial ReplacementEditor
1980AR
Aerial ReplacementAnimation
1980
At the Bus StopDirector
1980At the Bus StopEditor
1980At the Bus StopDirector of Photography
1980At the Bus StopWriter
1980TT
Tough Tire! SHADO TireWriter
1980TT
Tough Tire! SHADO TireEditor
1980TT
Tough Tire! SHADO TireDirector of Photography
1980TT
Tough Tire! SHADO TireDirector
1980TT
Tough Tire! SHADO TireAnimation
1980W
WaterAnimation
1980W
WaterEditor
1980W
WaterDirector
1980W
WaterDirector of Photography
1980W
WaterWriter
1980W
WaterCinematography
1980PS
Powered Suit! Reinforced ArmorWriter
1981PS
Powered Suit! Reinforced ArmorCinematography
1981PS
Powered Suit! Reinforced ArmorDirector of Photography
1981PS
Powered Suit! Reinforced ArmorAnimation
1981PS
Powered Suit! Reinforced ArmorDirector
1981PS
Powered Suit! Reinforced ArmorEditor
1981TT
Tea TimeEditor
1981TT
Tea TimeDirector
1981TT
Tea TimeDirector of Photography
1981TT
Tea TimeAnimation
1981TT
Tea TimeWriter
1981TT
Tea TimeCinematography
1981
Aikoku Sentai Dai-NipponNarrator
1982Aikoku Sentai Dai-NipponMechanical Designer
1982Aikoku Sentai Dai-NipponSpecial Effects
1982
Daicon Film's Return of UltramanUltraman
1983Daicon Film's Return of UltramanDirector
1983
BirthAnimation
1984
Macross: Do You Remember Love?Key Animation
1984
Warriors of the WindKey Animation
1984
Cow and GirlDirector
1985Cow and GirlWriter
1985
Megazone 23Key Animation
1985
Orochi Strikes AgainTV Reporter
1985
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise PilotAnimation Director
1985
The Complete ThunderbirdsWriter
1985The Complete ThunderbirdsDirector
1985The Complete ThunderbirdsEditor
1985
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My LoveKey Animation
1985
Robotech: The MovieKey Animation
1986
Battle Royale High SchoolAnimation Director
1987
Crystal Triangle: The Forbidden RevelationKey Animation
1987
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01Key Animation
1987
Royal Space Force - The Wings of HonneamiseAnimation Director
1987
Valis: The Fantasm SoldierDirector
1987
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
1988Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoAnimation
1988
Grave of the FirefliesKey Animation
1988
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's CounterattackMechanical & Creature Designer
1988
Ultraman: The Adventure BeginsKey Animation
1989
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IDirector
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IStory
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIDirector
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIStory
1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIIDirector
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIIStory
1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story IIIAnimation Director
1991
Crimson WolfKey Animation
1993
Sailor Moon R: The Movie - The Promise of the RoseKey Animation
1993
Macross Plus: The MovieKey Animation
1995
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning
1995Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the BeginningDirector
1995
Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou IchidoDirector
1997
Evangelion SymphonySupervisor of Production Resources
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthDirector
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthScreenplay
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthStoryboard Artist
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthKey Animation
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthAnimation Director
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and RebirthOriginal Story
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the DarknessSelf
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionAnimation Director
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionStoryboard Artist
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionKey Animation
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionDirector
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionOriginal Story
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionScreenplay
1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of EvangelionSecond Unit Director
1997
Abunai Deka Forever The MovieMan
1998
Document Love & Pop
1998
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²Director
1998EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²Screenplay
1998EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²Animation Director
1998EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²Original Story
1998
Love & PopDirector
1998Love & PopScreenplay
1998
Revival of EvangelionScreenplay
1998Revival of EvangelionDirector
1998Revival of EvangelionAnimation Director
1998Revival of EvangelionOriginal Story
1998Revival of EvangelionSecond Unit Director
1998
GAMERA 1999
1999GAMERA 1999Director of Photography
1999GAMERA 1999Director
1999
RitualDirector
2000RitualScreenplay
2000CH
Cutie Honey Presentation Pilot FilmDirector
2001
Animation Store ManagerDirector
2002
Frog River
2002
Ryusei-KachoWriter
2002Ryusei-KachoDirector
2002
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of DestructionDirector
2002The Invention of Imaginary Machines of DestructionScreenplay
2002The Invention of Imaginary Machines of DestructionOriginal Story
2002The Invention of Imaginary Machines of DestructionStory
2002TI
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short DirectorDirector
2002TI
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short DirectorScreenplay
2002TI
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short DirectorOriginal Story
2002TI
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short DirectorStory
2002
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)Shinji (voice)
2003Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)Director
2003Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)Writer
2003Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)Original Story
2003
Once upon a time returning to my hometown
2003Once upon a time returning to my hometownDirector
2003
The Railway and the GirlCamera Operator
2003The Railway and the GirlDirector
2003
Cutie HoneyOffice Worker
2004Cutie HoneyScreenplay
2004Cutie HoneyDirector
2004
Making of Cutie Honey
2004
Otakus in Love
2004
The Taste of TeaKasugabe
2004
Funky Forest: The First ContactHasuda
2005
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! MovieScreenplay
2006Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! MovieKey Animation
2006Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! MovieDirector
2006Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! MovieProducer
2006
Gunbuster: The MovieStoryboard Artist
2006Gunbuster: The MovieDirector
2006Gunbuster: The MovieScreenplay
2006
Japan SinksYamashiro's Son in Law
2006Japan SinksMechanical Designer
2006
SakuranOretachi
2006
Submarine 707 RevolutionOpening/Ending Animation
2006
The Catch Man
2006
True LoveNishimura Keisuke
2006
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneScreenplay
2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneKey Animation
2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneStoryboard Artist
2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneDirector
2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) AloneOriginal Story
2007
Welcome to the Quiet RoomDoctor Matsubara
2007
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceScreenplay
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceKey Animation
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceStoryboard Artist
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceDirector
2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceOriginal Story
2009
Death KappaNational Guard Corps Captain
2010
The Revolutionary Animator Kanada Yoshinori
2010
Director DisqualifiedProducer
2011
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoKey Animation
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoDirector
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoStoryboard Artist
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoScreenplay
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoOriginal Story
2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) RedoExecutive Producer
2012
Giant God Warrior Appears in TokyoWriter
2012Giant God Warrior Appears in TokyoProducer
2012
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit FilmDirector
2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit FilmScreenplay
2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit FilmOriginal Story
2013
The Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessSelf
2013
The Wind RisesJiro Horikoshi (voice)
2013
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets AllowedExecutive Producer
2014C
CarnageExecutive Producer
2014
Hill Climb GirlExecutive Producer
2014
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial ArkKey Animation
2014
The Dragon DentistExecutive Producer
2014
until You come to me.Layout
2014until You come to me.Executive Producer
2014until You come to me.Original Story
2014
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of KeyAnimation FilmsWriter
2014Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of KeyAnimation FilmsCompositors
2014Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of KeyAnimation FilmsEditor
2014
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015
Bubu & BubulinaExecutive Producer
2015
Evangelion: Another Impact (Confidential)Executive Producer
2015Evangelion: Another Impact (Confidential)Original Story
2015
MAKING OF EVANGELION: THE PART OF LIVE-ACTION
2015MAKING OF EVANGELION: THE PART OF LIVE-ACTIONDirector
2015
Neon Genesis IMPACTS.Executive Producer
2015Neon Genesis IMPACTS.Original Story
2015
Robot on the RoadExecutive Producer
2015
Three Fallen WitnessesExecutive Producer
2015
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)Editor
2016A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)Executive Producer
2016A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)Director of Photography
2016
Mobile Police Patlabor RebootExecutive Producer
2016
Shin GodzillaBus Driver
2016Shin GodzillaStoryboard
2016Shin GodzillaDirector
2016Shin GodzillaScreenplay
2016Shin GodzillaSound Designer
2016Shin GodzillaEditor
2016Shin GodzillaTitle Designer
2016Shin GodzillaCreature Design
2016Shin GodzillaAdditional Director of Photography
2016Shin GodzillaAdditional Sound Re-Recordist
2016Shin GodzillaSecond Unit Director
2016
Mary and The Witch's FlowerExecutive Producer
2017
Shin Godzilla vs. Evangelion SymphonyExecutive Producer
2017
The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers
2018
Last LetterYuri's Husband
2020
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeKey Animation
2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeExecutive Producer
2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeStoryboard Artist
2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeDirector
2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeScreenplay
2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a TimeOriginal Story
2021
Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of EvangelionSelf
2021
Shin UltramanUltraman (Motion Capture)
2022Shin UltramanEditor
2022Shin UltramanMotion Actor
2022Shin UltramanScreenplay
2022Shin UltramanStoryboard Artist
2022Shin UltramanExecutive Producer
2022
The・Ultraman: Jackal vs. UltramanProducer
2022
Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~Self
2023
Evangelion BeyondOriginal Series Creator
2023
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)Director
2023EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)Original Story
2023
EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)Original Story
2023
Ichikei's Crow The MovieJudge
2023
Shin Kamen RiderDirector
2023Shin Kamen RiderWriter
2023Shin Kamen RiderCostume Design
2023Shin Kamen RiderEditor
2023Shin Kamen RiderConceptual Design
2023
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-AugWriter
2023Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-AugConcept Artist
2023Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-AugDirector
2023
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-Storyboard Artist
2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-Screenplay
2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-Key Animation
2025
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special ScreeningScreenplay
2026EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special ScreeningExecutive Producer
2026EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special ScreeningProduction Supervisor
2026EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special ScreeningOriginal Story
2026
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMANSelf
2026
Cosmoship Yamato √2199Director
Cosmoship Yamato √2199Executive Producer
Extra Curricular Lesson with Hideaki AnnoHimself
US
Untitled Shin Godzilla SequelProducer
Television
Urusei YatsuraKey Animation
1981
Super Dimension Fortress MacrossKey Animation
1982
Cream LemonKey Animation
1984
Magical Emi, the Magic StarKey Animation
1985
Lemon AngelKey Animation
1987
GunbusterSeries Director
1988GunbusterKey Animation
1988GunbusterWriter
1988GunbusterDirector
1988GunbusterStoryboard Artist
1988GunbusterScreenplay
1988
Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterAnimation Director
1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterSeries Director
1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterStoryboard Artist
1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterDirector
1990Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterStory
1990
Blazing Transfer StudentProducer
1991Blazing Transfer StudentDirector
1991
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood StillKey Animation
1992
Macross PlusKey Animation
1994
Neon Genesis EvangelionWriter
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionDirector
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionMechanical Designer
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionSeries Director
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionStoryboard Artist
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionScript
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionKey Animation
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionCreator
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionSeries Composition
1995Neon Genesis EvangelionOriginal Story
1995
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition (Renewal of Evangelion)Director
1995Neon Genesis Evangelion: Platinum Edition (Renewal of Evangelion)Creator
1995
His and Her CircumstancesDirector
1998His and Her CircumstancesSeries Director
1998His and Her CircumstancesWriter
1998His and Her CircumstancesStoryboard Artist
1998His and Her CircumstancesScreenplay
1998His and Her CircumstancesSound Director
1998His and Her CircumstancesStory
1998
Welcome Back For An Extracurricular Lesson, SempaiSelf · 1 eps
1998
Oruchuban EbichuProducer
1999
FLCLMiyu Miyu (voice) · 6 eps
2000FLCLAnimation Director
2000FLCLKey Animation
2000
MahoromaticStoryboard Artist
2001
Magical Shopping Arcade AbenobashiKey Animation
2002Magical Shopping Arcade AbenobashiStoryboard Artist
2002
Petite Princess YucieDirector
2002
Submarine 707RSecond Unit Director
2003
DiebusterProducer
2004
Re: Cutie HoneySeries Director
2004Re: Cutie HoneyKey Animation
2004Re: Cutie HoneySecond Unit Director
2004Re: Cutie HoneyDirector
2004
Sugar Sugar RuneSecond Unit Director
2005
Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi1 eps
2006
Petit Eva: Evangelion@SchoolCharacters
2007Petit Eva: Evangelion@SchoolCreator
2007
Monster Magnitude: 9Passenger · 1 eps
2010
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～Original Story
2013Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～Creator
2013
Japan Animator ExpoExecutive Producer
2014Japan Animator ExpoEditor
2014Japan Animator ExpoOriginal Story
2014Japan Animator ExpoLayout
2014
The Dragon DentistProducer
2017The Dragon DentistSound Director
2017
10 Years with Hayao MiyazakiSelf · 4 eps
2019
Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chatSelf · 2 eps
2021
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format VersionDirector
2024Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format VersionScreenplay
2024Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format VersionEditor
2024Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format VersionCostume Design
2024
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXOther
2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXScreenplay
2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXStoryboard Artist
2025Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXKey Animation
2025Photos
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