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).
Known For
Acting History
2026
A New Dawn
Key Animation
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Key Animation
Lazarus
TVKey Animation• 1 eps
2023
The Boy and the Heron
Key Animation
PLUTO
TVKey Animation
2021
The House of the Lost on the Cape
Key Animation
Star Wars: Visions
TVAnimation Director
Star Wars: Visions
TVWriter
Star Wars: Visions
TVCharacter Designer
Star Wars: Visions
TVDirector
2019
One Arm
Animation
2018
Batman Ninja
Animation
2017
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
Key Animation
Lu Over the Wall
Key Animation
Mary and The Witch's Flower
Key Animation
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Storyboard Artist
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
Key Animation
2016
GARO: Divine Flame
Key Animation
2014
Giovanni's Island
Key Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Key Animation
Ping Pong the Animation
TVOpening/Ending Animation
Japan Animator Expo
TVKey Animation• 1 eps
Space Dandy
TVKey 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
Director
Genius Party Beyond
Animation Director
Genius Party Beyond
Background Designer
Genius Party Beyond
Screenplay
Genius Party Beyond
TVDirector
Genius Party Beyond
TVWriter
2006
Tekkonkinkreet
Key Animation
2005
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game
Key Animation
xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Key Animation
Space Station No.9
Key Animation
2004
Howl's Moving Castle
Key Animation
Mind Game
Key Animation
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Key Animation
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama
TVKey Animation
2003
Kid's Story
Key Animation
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Animation
2002
Ghiblies: Episode 2
Animation
2001
Junkers Come Here: Pilot Film
Character Designer
Spirited Away
Key Animation
2000
FLCL
TVKey Animation
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
TVKey Animation• 1 eps
1999
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!
Key Animation
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Key Animation
One Piece
TVKey Animation
1994
Junkers Come Here
Key Animation
1992
Porco Rosso
Key Animation
1991
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre
Screenplay
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre
Animation Director
Only Yesterday
Key Animation
1990
MAROKO
Key Animation
Violence Jack: Hell's Wind
Key Animation
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
TVStoryboard Artist
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
TVDirector
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
TVAnimation Director
Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
TVKey Animation
1989
Riding Bean
Animation
All That Gundam
Key Animation
Angel Cop
Animation
Angel Cop
TVKey Animation
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
TVKey Animation
The Adventures of Peter Pan
TVKey Animation
1988
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
Key Animation
Dragon's Heaven
Key Animation
Dragon's Heaven
Animation Supervisor
Akira
Key Animation
1987
Gall Force 2: Destruction
Animation
Campus Special Investigator Hikaruon
Key Animation
Black Magic M-66
Animation
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike Mission - Skill Level 2
Supervising Animation Director
Bubblegum Crisis
TVAnimation
1986
Violence Jack: Harem Bomber
Animation
Megazone 23 II
Animation
Love City
Key Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
TVKey Animation
Violence Jack
TVKey Animation
1985
Ninja Robots
TVKey Animation
1984
Lensman
Key Animation
1971
Lupin the 3rd
TVKey Animation