Shinya Ohira

Shinya Ohira

Visual EffectsDirectorWriterArt Dec 12 (age 59) Aichi, Japan 1971–2026 (55 year career)
6.8 avg rating

Biography

Shinya Ohira is one of the most talented and recognized animators in the world of anime. His animation style includes using exaggerating motion, manipulating gravity and balance with the use of different perspective shots, lots of rapid camera movement, and unconventional angles. With his boldly distorted and vigorous drawing style, his cuts are unique and instantly recognizable. He has worked as an animator for over thirty years. His early work in the 1980s mainly consisted of action and effec…

Known For

Filmography

Crew (88)

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Movies (62)

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

2026

Key Animation

8.0
A New Dawn

A New Dawn

2026

Key Animation

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025

Key Animation

7.7
The Boy and the Heron

The Boy and the Heron

2023

Key Animation

7.4
The House of the Lost on the Cape

The House of the Lost on the Cape

2021

Key Animation

6.8
One Arm

One Arm

2019

Animation

Batman Ninja

Batman Ninja

2018

Animation

5.9
Mary and The Witch's Flower

Mary and The Witch's Flower

2017

Key Animation

7.1
Lu Over the Wall

Lu Over the Wall

2017

Key Animation

7.0
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

2017

Key Animation

7.4
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

Night Is Short, Walk On Girl

2017

Storyboard Artist

7.4
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

2017

Key Animation

7.1
GARO: Divine Flame

GARO: Divine Flame

2016

Key Animation

5.6
The Last: Naruto the Movie

The Last: Naruto the Movie

2014

Key Animation

7.5
Giovanni's Island

Giovanni's Island

2014

Key Animation

7.5
The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises

2013

Key Animation

7.8
A Letter to Momo

A Letter to Momo

2012

Key Animation

7.3
Rainbow Fireflies

Rainbow Fireflies

2012

Key Animation

7.1
Redline

Redline

2009

Key Animation

7.5
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008

Animation Director

6.3
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008

Background Designer

6.3
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008

Character Designer

6.3
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008

Director

6.3
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond

2008

Screenplay

6.3
Tekkonkinkreet

Tekkonkinkreet

2006

Key Animation

7.3
xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

2005

Key Animation

6.5
Tsubasa Chronicle The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom

Tsubasa Chronicle The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom

2005

Key Animation

6.4
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

2005

Key Animation

4.2
Space Station No.9

Space Station No.9

2005

Key Animation

4.5
Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

2004

Key Animation

8.4
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004

Key Animation

7.3
Mind Game

Mind Game

2004

Key Animation

7.5
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

Animation

8.0
Kid's Story

Kid's Story

2003

Key Animation

7.1
Ghiblies: Episode 2

Ghiblies: Episode 2

2002

Animation

7.0
Spirited Away

Spirited Away

2001

Key Animation

8.5
Junkers Come Here: Pilot Film

Junkers Come Here: Pilot Film

2001

Character Designer

My Neighbors the Yamadas

My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999

Key Animation

7.0
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!

Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!

1999

Key Animation

4.0
Junkers Come Here

Junkers Come Here

1994

Key Animation

6.8
Porco Rosso

Porco Rosso

1992

Key Animation

7.8
Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday

1991

Key Animation

7.4
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

1991

Animation Director

5.0
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

1991

Director

5.0
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

1991

Screenplay

5.0
Violence Jack: Hell's Wind

Violence Jack: Hell's Wind

1990

Key Animation

5.3
MAROKO

MAROKO

1990

Key Animation

6.0
Angel Cop

Angel Cop

1989

Animation

6.0
Riding Bean

Riding Bean

1989

Animation

6.5
All That Gundam

All That Gundam

1989

Key Animation

Akira

Akira

1988

Key Animation

7.9
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

1988

Key Animation

7.2
Dragon's Heaven

Dragon's Heaven

1988

Animation Supervisor

6.7
Dragon's Heaven

Dragon's Heaven

1988

Key Animation

6.7
Black Magic M-66

Black Magic M-66

1987

Animation

6.3
Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon

Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon

1987

Key Animation

7.3
Gall Force 2: Destruction

Gall Force 2: Destruction

1987

Animation

5.2
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2

1987

Supervising Animation Director

8.0
Love City

Love City

1986

Key Animation

5.5
Violence Jack: Harem Bomber

Violence Jack: Harem Bomber

1986

Animation

5.6
Megazone 23 II

Megazone 23 II

1986

Animation

6.0
Lensman

Lensman

1984

Key Animation

5.9