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Shinya Ohira

Shinya Ohira

Visual Effects1966Aichi, Japan

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 effects cuts. He bounced around several studios (including Sunrise, Madhouse, and Pierrot).

Acting History

2025
Lazarus
TVKey Animation1 eps
2023
PLUTO
TVKey Animation4 eps
2021
Star Wars: Visions
TVAnimation Director
Star Wars: Visions
TVCharacter Designer
2019
One Arm
Animation
2018
Batman Ninja
Animation
2016
GARO: Divine Flame
Key Animation
2014
Giovanni's Island
Key Animation
Japan Animator Expo
TVKey Animation1 eps
Space Dandy
TVKey Animation
Ping Pong the Animation
TVOpening/Ending Animation
2013
The Wind Rises
Key Animation
2012
Rainbow Fireflies
Key Animation
A Letter to Momo
Key Animation
2009
Redline
Key Animation
2008
Genius Party Beyond
Character Designer
Genius Party Beyond
Animation Director
Genius Party Beyond
Background Designer
2006
Tekkonkinkreet
Key Animation
2003
Kid's Story
Key Animation
2001
Spirited Away
Key Animation
2000
FLCL
TVKey Animation
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
TVKey Animation1 eps
1999
1994
Junkers Come Here
Key Animation
1992
Porco Rosso
Key Animation
1989
Riding Bean
Animation
Angel Cop
Animation
The Adventures of Peter Pan
TVKey Animation1 eps
Angel Cop
TVKey Animation
1988
1986
1985
Ninja Robots
TVKey Animation1 eps
1984
Lensman
Key Animation
1971
Lupin the 3rd
TVKey Animation

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Personal Info

Known For
Visual Effects
Gender
Male
Birthday
12/12/1966(59 years old)
Place of Birth
Aichi, Japan