Hiroyuki Imaishi
DirectingAbout Hiroyuki Imaishi
Hiroyuki Imaishi (今石 洋之, born October 4, 1971) is a Japanese key animator and anime/anime influenced animation director and one of the co-founders of Trigger. His style is marked by fast and frantic animation combined with elaborate storyboarding and punchy direction. Prior to founding Trigger, he was an animator and director at Gainax. His series director debut was Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007). The anime received an Excellence Prize at the 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival, and Imaishi himself received an individual award at the twelfth Animation Kobe Festival. In 2008, the anime received both "best television production" and "best character design" from the Tokyo International Anime Fair. Later he went on to work as director in the 2010 anime series, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt. His main influence of being an animator and director are Yoshinori Kanada and his works, in which all his anime titles such as Dead Leaves, Gurren Lagann and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt pay special tributes to him and his art. In 2011, Imaishi branched off Gainax to form a new studio, Trigger, alongside Masahiko Ohtsuka and others. His first directorial work at the studio is Kill la Kill. Source: Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hiroyuki Imaishi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Hiroyuki Imaishi's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hiroyuki Imaishi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Making of Kill la Kill: 500 Days of Total Coverage, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Hiroyuki Imaishi Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hiroyuki Imaishi's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hiroyuki Imaishi.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Making of Kill la Kill: 500 Days of Total Coverage | (Self) | Flop | Similar → |
Hiroyuki Imaishi - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hiroyuki Imaishi?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroyuki Imaishi is "The Making of Kill la Kill: 500 Days of Total Coverage" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Hiroyuki Imaishi acted in?
Hiroyuki Imaishi has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.