Shinya Ohira

Key Animation

Biography

Shinya Ohira, born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is a highly talented and acclaimed animator in the world of anime. Known for his unique animation style, Ohira manipulates motion, gravity, and balance through exaggerated movements, rapid camera angles, and unconventional perspectives. His boldly distorted and energetic drawings make his cuts instantly recognizable. With over thirty years of experience, Ohira has worked with various studios such as Sunrise, Madhouse, and Pierrot. His early work in the 1980s focused on action and effects cuts, showcasing his skills in animation. Notable exampl... Read more

Known For

One Piece

Key Animation (ep 1072) Airing

Spirited Away

Key Animation

FLCL

Key Animation (ep 2, 3)

Howl's Moving Castle

Key Animation

Ping Pong the Animation

Storyboard (OP), Episode Director (OP), Animation Director (OP), Key Animation (OP)

Production Roles (82)

2023
2 years ago
Pluto - Key Animation
Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka - Key Animation
2021
4 years ago
The House of the Lost on the Cape - Key Animation
2019
6 years ago
One Arm - Key Animation
2018
7 years ago
Batman Ninja - Key Animation
2017
8 years ago
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022 - Key Animation
Mary and the Witch's Flower - Key Animation
Lu Over the Wall - Key Animation
The Night is Short, Walk on Girl - Storyboard, Key Animation
2016
9 years ago
Garo Movie: Divine Flame - Key Animation
2015
10 years ago
Lupin the Third - Key Animation (Ep 11)
2014
11 years ago
Naruto Shippuden the Movie 7: The Last - Key Animation
Japan Anima(tor)'s Exhibition - Key Animation (Episode 6)
Space Dandy 2nd Season - Key Animation (ep 3)
Ping Pong the Animation - Storyboard (OP), Episode Director (OP), Animation Director (OP), Key Animation (OP)
Giovanni's Island - Key Animation
2013
12 years ago
The Wind Rises - Key Animation
Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent - Storyboard
2012
13 years ago
Rainbow Fireflies - Key Animation
A Letter to Momo - Key Animation
2009
16 years ago
Redline - Key Animation
2008
17 years ago
Genius Party Beyond - Director (wanwa), Storyboard (wanwa), Character Design (wanwa), Animation Director (wanwa), Background Art (wanwa), Key Animation (wanwa)
2006
19 years ago
Tekkonkinkreet - Key Animation
2005
20 years ago
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE The Movie: The Princess in the Birdcage Kingdom - Key Animation
xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Key Animation
The Prince of Tennis: The Two Samurai, The First Game - Key Animation
2004
21 years ago
Howl's Moving Castle - Key Animation
Windy Tales - Key Animation (OP, ep 10, 13)
Mind Game - Key Animation
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama - Key Animation (ep 6, 12)

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