
Akihiko Yamashita
Visual Effects
Born: 1966-02-06 · Okayama Prefecture, Chūgoku, Japan
Biography
Akihiko Yamashita (山下 明彦 Yamashita Akihiko, born February 6, 1966, Okayama Prefecture, Chūgoku, Japan) is a Studio Ghibli animator who is famous for Howl's Moving Castle and Giant Robo (OVA). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
🎬 Movies (24)

Night in the Valley of Witches
2026
Director

Whereabouts of Tomorrow: Ashita no Arika
2025
Storyboard Artist

The Boy and the Heron
2023
Key Animation

The Imaginary
2023
Key Animation

Tomorrow's Leaves
2021
Key Animation

Modest Heroes
2018
Animation Director

Zegapain ADP
2016
Character Designer

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones
2016
Key Animation

The Wind Rises
2013
Key Animation

From Up on Poppy Hill
2011
Animation Director

A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
2010
Director

The Secret World of Arrietty
2010
Animation Director

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Key Animation

Tales from Earthsea
2006
Assistant Director

Spirited Away
2001
Key Animation

Escaflowne: The Movie
2000
Key Animation

Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy
1998
Key Animation

Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Miller's Report
1998
Key Animation

Dragon Quest - Emblem of Roto
1996
Key Animation

Gin Rei's Blue Eyes
1995
Character Designer

Barefoot Gin Rei
1994
Character Designer

The Mighty Gin Rei
1994
Character Designer

Relic Armor Legaciam
1987
Character Designer

1985 Bebow
1986
📺 TV Shows (27)

Lazarus
2025
Storyboard Artist

Cagaster of an Insect Cage
2020
Character Designer

Japan Animator Expo
2014
Key Animation

Karas
2005
Storyboard Artist

Final Fantasy: Unlimited
2001
Key Animation

The Tree In Sunlight
2000
Writer

Strange Dawn
2000
Character Designer

NieA_7
2000
Art Designer

Fighting Spirit
2000
Key Animation

The Big O
1999
Storyboard Artist

Princess Nine
1998
Character Designer

Serial Experiments Lain
1998
Opening/Ending Animation

Blue Submarine No. 6
1998
Key Animation

Revolutionary Girl Utena
1997
Key Animation

The Adventures of Kotetsu
1996
Key Animation

You're Under Arrest!
1996
Key Animation

Super Atragon
1995
Key Animation

Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
1992
Key Animation

Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
1992
Key Animation

Mozaika
1991
Key Animation

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
1990
Key Animation

Angel Cop
1989
Storyboard Artist

The Adventures of Peter Pan
1989
Key Animation

Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
1988
Key Animation

Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
1987
Character Designer

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
1986
Key Animation

Blue Comet SPT Layzner
1985
Key Animation