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Nizou Yamamoto

Art
Freshness: Feb 08, 2026
1Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 27, 1953
Birth Place: Fukue, Nagasaki, Japan [now Goto, Nagasaki, Japan]

About Nizou Yamamoto

Nizou Yamamoto (山本 二三, Yamamoto Nizō) was born on 27 June 1953 in Fukue-shi (a town within Gotou City [Gotou-shi]), in Nagasaki Prefecture, and was one of the most well-known anime art directors and background artists in Japan. He was especially famous for his work on several of the Studio Ghibli films directed or produced by Hayao Miyazaki or Isao Takahata including Laputa: Castle in the Sky (1986), Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Only Yesterday (1991), Whisper of the Heart (1995), Princess Mononoke (1997), and Spirited Away (2001).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nizou Yamamoto 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 Nizou Yamamoto'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), Nizou Yamamoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Making of Weathering with You, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nizou Yamamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nizou Yamamoto's career based on audience ratings.

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The Making of Weathering with You (2020) movie poster
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The Making of Weathering with You: A thorough account of the process to make Weathering with You. The crew appears to have been given unfettered access to

The Making of Weathering with You

2020•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nizou Yamamoto.

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Nizou Yamamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nizou Yamamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nizou Yamamoto is "The Making of Weathering with You" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Nizou Yamamoto acted in?

Nizou Yamamoto has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.