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Visual EffectsShinya Ohira
Visual Effects
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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Shinya Ohira
Akira
1988
Porco Rosso
1992
Filmography
Acting (1)
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Hand-Drawn: Documentaryas Self
Production & Directing (62)
2026
A New DawnKey Animation
7.0
2026
8.0
2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity CastleKey Animation
8.8
2023
The Boy and the HeronKey Animation
7.4
2021
The House of the Lost on the CapeKey Animation
6.5
2019
One ArmAnimation
2018
Batman NinjaAnimation
5.9
2017
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022Key Animation
7.1
2017
Mary and The Witch's FlowerKey Animation
7.2
2017
Lu Over the WallKey Animation
7.0
2017
Night Is Short, Walk On GirlStoryboard Artist
7.4
2017
Night Is Short, Walk On GirlKey Animation
7.4
2016
GARO: Divine FlameKey Animation
5.8
2014
The Last: Naruto the MovieKey Animation
7.5
2014
Giovanni's IslandKey Animation
7.5
2013
The Wind RisesKey Animation
7.8
2012
Rainbow FirefliesKey Animation
7.1
2012
A Letter to MomoKey Animation
7.4
2009
RedlineKey Animation
7.5
2008
Genius Party BeyondCharacter Designer
6.4
2008
Genius Party BeyondDirector
6.4
2008
Genius Party BeyondAnimation Director
6.4
2008
Genius Party BeyondBackground Designer
6.4
2008
Genius Party BeyondScreenplay
6.4
2006
TekkonkinkreetKey Animation
7.4
2005
xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's DreamKey Animation
6.6
2005
6.4
2005
Space Station No.9Key Animation
5.0
2005
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First GameKey Animation
4.9
2004
Howl's Moving CastleKey Animation
8.4
2004
Mind GameKey Animation
7.5
2004
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceKey Animation
7.4
2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Animation
8.0
2003
Kid's StoryKey Animation
7.1
2002
Ghiblies: Episode 2Animation
7.0
2001
Junkers Come Here: Pilot FilmCharacter Designer
2001
Spirited AwayKey Animation
8.5
1999
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!Key Animation
4.0
1999
My Neighbors the YamadasKey Animation
7.0
1994
Junkers Come HereKey Animation
6.9
1992
Porco RossoKey Animation
7.8
1991
Only YesterdayKey Animation
7.4
1991
5.0
1991
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight TheatreScreenplay
5.0
1991
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight TheatreAnimation Director
5.0
1990
Violence Jack: Hell's WindKey Animation
5.3
1990
MAROKOKey Animation
6.0
1989
Angel CopAnimation
6.2
1989
Riding BeanAnimation
6.6
1989
All That GundamKey Animation
5.5
1988
AkiraKey Animation
7.9
1988
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's CounterattackKey Animation
7.2
1988
Dragon's HeavenKey Animation
6.7
1988
Dragon's HeavenAnimation Supervisor
6.7
1987
Gall Force 2: DestructionAnimation
5.8
1987
Black Magic M-66Animation
6.3
1987
Campus Special Investigator HikaruonKey Animation
7.0
1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike MissionSupervising Animation Director
8.0
1986
Love CityKey Animation
5.7
1986
Violence Jack: Harem BomberAnimation
5.6
1986
Megazone 23 IIAnimation
6.1
1984
LensmanKey Animation
6.0