Hideaki Anno
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 …
Known For
Grave of the Fireflies
Key Animation
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Creator
The Wind Rises
Jiro Horikoshi (voice)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Animation Director
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Director
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Director
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Director
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Filmography
Acting (43)
Movies (37)
Ichikei's Crow The Movie
2023as Judge
Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
2023as Self
Shin Ultraman
2022as Ultraman (Motion Capture)
Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion
2021as Self
Last Letter
2020as Yuri's Husband
The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers
2018
Shin Godzilla
2016as Bus Driver
Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo
2015
The Wind Rises
2013as Jiro Horikoshi (voice)
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
2013as Self
The Revolutionary Animator Kanada Yoshinori
2010
Death Kappa
2010as National Guard Corps Captain
Welcome to the Quiet Room
2007as Doctor Matsubara
True Love
2006as Nishimura Keisuke
Sakuran
2006as Oretachi
Japan Sinks
2006as Yamashiro's Son in Law
The Catch Man
2006
Funky Forest: The First Contact
2005as Hasuda
Cutie Honey
2004as Office Worker
Making of Cutie Honey
2004
The Taste of Tea
2004as Kasugabe
Otakus in Love
2004
Once upon a time returning to my hometown
2003
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
2003as Shinji (voice)
Frog River
2002
GAMERA 1999
1999
Document Love & Pop
1998
Abunai Deka Forever The Movie
1998as Man
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness
1997as Self
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning
1995
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
1988
Orochi Strikes Again
1985as TV Reporter
Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman
1983as Ultraman
Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon
1982as Narrator
Hideaki Anno's Ultraman
1980as Ultraman
NAKAMURIDER
1978
Extra Curricular Lesson with Hideaki Anno
as Himself
Television (6)
Crew (325)
Movies (260)
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening
2026Executive Producer
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening
2026Original Story
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening
2026Production Supervisor
EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening
2026Screenplay
Evangelion Broadcast 30th Anniversary Special Performance
2026Animation
Evangelion Broadcast 30th Anniversary Special Performance
2026Screenplay
Evangelion Broadcast 30th Anniversary Special Performance
2026Supervising Animation Director
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025Screenplay
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
2025Storyboard Artist
Shin Kamen Rider
2023Conceptual Design
Shin Kamen Rider
2023Costume Design
Shin Kamen Rider
2023Director
Shin Kamen Rider
2023Editor
Shin Kamen Rider
2023Writer
Evangelion Beyond
2023Original Series Creator
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
2023Concept Artist
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
2023Director
Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
2023Writer
EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
2023Original Story
EVANGELION:3.0(-46h)
2023Writer
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023Director
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023Original Story
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2023Writer
Shin Ultraman
2022Editor
Shin Ultraman
2022Executive Producer
Shin Ultraman
2022Motion Actor
Shin Ultraman
2022Screenplay
Shin Ultraman
2022Storyboard Artist
The・Ultraman: Jackal vs. Ultraman
2022Producer
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021Director
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021Executive Producer
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021Original Story
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021Screenplay
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
2021Storyboard Artist
Mary and The Witch's Flower
2017Executive Producer
Shin Godzilla vs. Evangelion Symphony
2017Executive Producer
Shin Godzilla
2016Additional Director of Photography
Shin Godzilla
2016Additional Sound Re-Recordist
Shin Godzilla
2016Creature Design
Shin Godzilla
2016Director
Shin Godzilla
2016Editor
Shin Godzilla
2016Screenplay
Shin Godzilla
2016Second Unit Director
Shin Godzilla
2016Sound Designer
Shin Godzilla
2016Storyboard
Shin Godzilla
2016Title Designer
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
2016Director of Photography
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
2016Editor
A Good Child's History Anime: The Giant Turnip (Inc.)
2016Executive Producer
Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot
2016Executive Producer
Robot on the Road
2015Executive Producer
Three Fallen Witnesses
2015Executive Producer
Evangelion: Another Impact (Confidential)
2015Executive Producer
Evangelion: Another Impact (Confidential)
2015Original Story
Neon Genesis IMPACTS.
2015Executive Producer
Neon Genesis IMPACTS.
2015Original Story
Bubu & Bubulina
2015Executive Producer
Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
2014Key Animation
until You come to me.
2014Executive Producer
until You come to me.
2014Layout
until You come to me.
2014Original Story
Carnage
2014Executive Producer
The Dragon Dentist
2014Executive Producer
Hill Climb Girl
2014Executive Producer
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of KeyAnimation Films
2014Compositors
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of KeyAnimation Films
2014Editor
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko & Ichiro Itano: Collection of KeyAnimation Films
2014Writer
20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed
2014Executive Producer
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013Director
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013Original Story
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013Screenplay
Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
2013Writer
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012Director
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012Executive Producer
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012Key Animation
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012Original Story
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012Screenplay
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
2012Storyboard Artist
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
2012Producer
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
2012Writer
Director Disqualified
2011Producer
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009Director
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009Key Animation
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009Original Story
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009Screenplay
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009Storyboard Artist
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007Director
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007Key Animation
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007Original Story
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007Screenplay
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
2007Storyboard Artist
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006Director
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006Screenplay
Gunbuster: The Movie
2006Storyboard Artist
Japan Sinks
2006Mechanical Designer
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006Director
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006Key Animation
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006Producer
Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie
2006Screenplay
Submarine 707 Revolution
2006Opening/Ending Animation
Cutie Honey
2004Director
Cutie Honey
2004Screenplay
The Railway and the Girl
2003Camera Operator
The Railway and the Girl
2003Director
Once upon a time returning to my hometown
2003Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
2003Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
2003Original Story
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
2003Writer
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
2002Director
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
2002Original Story
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
2002Screenplay
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
2002Story
Animation Store Manager
2002Director
Ryusei-Kacho
2002Director
Ryusei-Kacho
2002Writer
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
2002Director
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
2002Original Story
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
2002Screenplay
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
2002Story
Cutie Honey Presentation Pilot Film
2001Director
Koishii Hito/Takako Matsu PV
2001Director
Ritual
2000Director
Ritual
2000Screenplay
GAMERA 1999
1999Director
GAMERA 1999
1999Director of Photography
Revival of Evangelion
1998Animation Director
Revival of Evangelion
1998Director
Revival of Evangelion
1998Original Story
Revival of Evangelion
1998Screenplay
Revival of Evangelion
1998Second Unit Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998Animation Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998Director
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998Original Story
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
1998Screenplay
Love & Pop
1998Director
Love & Pop
1998Screenplay
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Animation Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Original Story
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Screenplay
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Second Unit Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997Storyboard Artist
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997Animation Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997Original Story
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997Screenplay
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
1997Storyboard Artist
Evangelion Symphony
1997Supervisor of Production Resources
Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou Ichido
1997Director
Macross Plus: The Movie
1995Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning
1995Director
Sailor Moon R: The Movie - The Promise of the Rose
1993Key Animation
Crimson Wolf
1993Key Animation
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
1991Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991Animation Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
1991Story
Battle Mode
1990Director
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
1988Mechanical & Creature Designer
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
1988Animation
Grave of the Fireflies
1988Key Animation
Royal Space Force - The Wings of Honneamise
1987Animation Director
Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01
1987Key Animation
Crystal Triangle: The Forbidden Revelation
1987Key Animation
Battle Royale High School
1987Animation Director
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier
1987Director
Ultraman: The Adventure Begins
1987Key Animation
Robotech: The Movie
1986Key Animation
The Complete Thunderbirds
1985Director
The Complete Thunderbirds
1985Editor
The Complete Thunderbirds
1985Writer
Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise Pilot
1985Animation Director
Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love
1985Key Animation
Cow and Girl
1985Director
Cow and Girl
1985Writer
Megazone 23
1985Key Animation
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
1984Key Animation
Macross: Do You Remember Love?
1984Key Animation
Birth: A War of Two Worlds
1984Animation
DAICON IV Opening Animation
1983Animation Director
DAICON IV Opening Animation
1983Key Animation
Daicon IV Opening Animation
1983Animation Director
Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman
1983Director
Daicon IV Opening Animation
1983Animation Director
Daicon IV Opening Animation
1983Animation Director
Daicon IV Opening Animation
1983Visual Effects Art Director
Daicon IV Opening Animation
1983Animation Director
Daicon IV Opening Animation
1983Animation Director
Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon
1982Mechanical Designer
Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon
1982Special Effects
Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor
1981Animation
Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor
1981Cinematography
Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor
1981Director
Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor
1981Director of Photography
Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor
1981Editor
Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor
1981Writer
Tea Time
1981Animation
Tea Time
1981Cinematography
Tea Time
1981Director
Tea Time
1981Director of Photography
Tea Time
1981Editor
Tea Time
1981Writer
DAICON III Opening Animation
1981Animation Director
DAICON III Opening Animation
1981Cinematography
DAICON III Opening Animation
1981Director of Photography
DAICON III Opening Animation
1981Key Animation
Daicon III Opening Animation
1981Animation
At the Bus Stop
1980Director
At the Bus Stop
1980Director of Photography
At the Bus Stop
1980Editor
At the Bus Stop
1980Writer
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!
1980Animation
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!
1980Cinematography
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!
1980Director
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!
1980Director of Photography
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!
1980Editor
A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!
1980Writer
Aerial Replacement
1980Animation
Aerial Replacement
1980Cinematography
Aerial Replacement
1980Director
Aerial Replacement
1980Director of Photography
Aerial Replacement
1980Editor
Aerial Replacement
1980Writer
Water
1980Animation
Water
1980Cinematography
Water
1980Director
Water
1980Director of Photography
Water
1980Editor
Water
1980Writer
Tough Tire! SHADO Tire
1980Animation
Tough Tire! SHADO Tire
1980Director
Tough Tire! SHADO Tire
1980Director of Photography
Tough Tire! SHADO Tire
1980Editor
Tough Tire! SHADO Tire
1980Writer
Hideaki Anno's Ultraman
1980Director
Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!
1979Director
Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!
1979Director of Photography
Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!
1979Editor
Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!
1979Writer
NAKAMURIDER
1978Director
Ubekosei
1978Animation
Ubekosei
1978Cinematography
Ubekosei
1978Director
Ubekosei
1978Director of Photography
Ubekosei
1978Editor
Ubekosei
1978Writer
Yamato
1978Animation
Yamato
1978Cinematography
Yamato
1978Director
Yamato
1978Director of Photography
Yamato
1978Editor
Yamato
1978Writer
Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Project
Director
Television (65)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025Other
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025Screenplay
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
2025Storyboard Artist
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version
2024Costume Design
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version
2024Director
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version
2024Editor
Shin Kamen Rider: Episode Format Version
2024Screenplay
The Dragon Dentist
2017Producer
The Dragon Dentist
2017Sound Director
Japan Animator Expo
2014Editor
Japan Animator Expo
2014Executive Producer
Japan Animator Expo
2014Layout
Japan Animator Expo
2014Original Story
Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～
2013Original Story
Petit Eva: Evangelion@School
2007Characters
Sugar Sugar Rune
2005Second Unit Director
Re: Cutie Honey
2004Director
Re: Cutie Honey
2004Key Animation
Re: Cutie Honey
2004Second Unit Director
Re: Cutie Honey
2004Series Director
Submarine 707R
2003Second Unit Director
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002Key Animation
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
2002Storyboard Artist
Petite Princess Yucie
2002Director
Mahoromatic
2001Storyboard Artist
FLCL
2000Animation Director
FLCL
2000Key Animation
Oruchuban Ebichu
1999Producer
His and Her Circumstances
1998Director
His and Her Circumstances
1998Screenplay
His and Her Circumstances
1998Series Director
His and Her Circumstances
1998Sound Director
His and Her Circumstances
1998Storyboard Artist
His and Her Circumstances
1998Writer
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Creator
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Key Animation
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Mechanical Designer
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Original Story
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Script
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Series Composition
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Series Director
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Storyboard Artist
Neon Genesis Evangelion
1995Writer
新世紀エヴァンゲリオン
1995Director
Macross Plus
1994Key Animation
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992Key Animation
Blazing Transfer Student
1991Director
Blazing Transfer Student
1991Producer
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990Animation Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990Series Director
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990Story
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990Storyboard Artist
Gunbuster
1988Director
Gunbuster
1988Key Animation
Gunbuster
1988Screenplay
Gunbuster
1988Series Director
Gunbuster
1988Storyboard Artist
Gunbuster
1988Writer
Lemon Angel
1987Key Animation
Cream Lemon
1984Key Animation
Super Dimension Fortress Macross
1982Key Animation
Urusei Yatsura
1981Key Animation
Untitled Evangelion Series
Original Concept
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