About
Kunihiko Yuyama
Overview
Kunihiko Yuyama ( Yuyama Kunihiko , born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director of anime films, television, and video series. His best known work is Pokémon. Other anime he has directed include Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning, Plawres Sanshiro, Wedding Peach, and the adult-oriented Weather Report Girl.
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Known for
Acting |
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| 1987 | The Three Musketeers | Actor | 导演 | 70 Good |
Directing |
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| 2024 | Pokémon: The Story of Johto Region, The Final Chapter | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | Sai-Kyo-Oh! Zukan: The Ultimate Battles | Directing | Series Director | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky! | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | A Ripple in Time | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2019 | Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution | Directing | Director | 63 Fair |
| 2017 | Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! | Directing | Director | 65 Fair |
| 2016 | Rudolf the Black Cat | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2016 | Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2015 | Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages | Directing | Director | 62 Fair |
| 2014 | Pikachu, What's This Key? | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2013 | Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2013 | Pokémon: Eevee & Friends | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2013 | Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2012 | Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2012 | Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2011 | Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 2011 | 劇場版ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ ビクティニと黒き英雄 ゼクロム | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2011 | Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2011 | Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2010 | Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2010 | Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions | Directing | Director | 61 Fair |
| 2010 | Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2009 | Pikachu's Sparkle Search! | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2009 | Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life | Directing | Director | 63 Fair |
| 2008 | Pikachu's Ice Adventure | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2008 | Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior | Directing | Director | 61 Fair |
| 2007 | Pikachu's Exploration Club | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai | Directing | Director | 62 Fair |
| 2006 | Pikachu's Island Adventure | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2006 | Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2006 | Pikachu's Ocean Adventure | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Pikachu's Ghost Carnival | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2005 | Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew | Directing | Director | 63 Fair |
| 2005 | Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2004 | Pikachu's Summer Festival | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2004 | Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys | Directing | Director | 61 Fair |
| 2003 | Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
| 2003 | Pokémon: Gotta Dance! | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2002 | Camp Pikachu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2002 | Pokémon Heroes | Directing | Director | 62 Fair |
| 2001 | Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder! | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Pikachu's PikaBoo | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2001 | Pokémon 4Ever | Directing | Director | 61 Fair |
| 2000 | Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001 | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Pikachu & Pichu | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 2000 | Pokémon 3: The Movie | Directing | Director | 62 Fair |
| 1999 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1999 | Pokémon the Movie 2000 | Directing | Director | 63 Fair |
| 1999 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1999 | The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1998 | Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1998 | Pokémon: The First Movie | Directing | Director | 66 Fair |
| 1998 | Pikachu's Vacation | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1996 | New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 1995 | Jura Tripper | Directing | Series Director | 69 Fair |
| 1994 | Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1993 | Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 1993 | Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 1992 | Appleland Story | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 1992 | Ushio and Tora | Directing | Director | 68 Fair |
| 1991 | Slow Step | Directing | Director | 70 Good |
| 1989 | Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 1989 | The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1987 | The Three Musketeers | Directing | Director | 70 Good |
| 1987 | TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
| 1987 | The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1986 | Windaria | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1985 | GoShogun: The Time Étranger | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1985 | Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
| 1983 | Plawres Sanshiro | Directing | Director | 70 Good |
| 1982 | GoShogun | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
| 1981 | GoShogun | Directing | Director | 69 Fair |
| 1979 | Josephina the Whale | Directing | Director | 69 Fair |
Writing |
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| 2022 | Pokémon: Distant Blue Sky! | Writing | Storyboard | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai | Writing | Storyboard | 62 Fair |
| 2006 | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate! | Writing | Storyboard | 58 Average |
| 2000 | Pokémon 3: The Movie | Writing | Screenplay | 62 Fair |
| 1985 | Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
| 1982 | GoShogun | Writing | Screenplay | 58 Average |
Production |
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| 2006 | Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
| 1986 | Roots Search | Production | Supervising Producer | 58 Average |
Art |
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| 2017 | Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! | Art | Storyboard Artist | 65 Fair |
| 2014 | Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction | Art | Storyboard Artist | 60 Fair |
| 2013 | Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened | Art | Storyboard Artist | 60 Fair |
| 2012 | Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice | Art | Storyboard Artist | 60 Fair |
| 2010 | Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions | Art | Storyboard Artist | 61 Fair |
| 2009 | Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Sky - Beyond Time And Darkness | Art | Storyboard Artist | 58 Average |
| 2009 | Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life | Art | Storyboard Artist | 63 Fair |
| 2007 | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness | Art | Storyboard Artist | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea | Art | Storyboard Artist | 60 Fair |
| 2005 | Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew | Art | Storyboard Artist | 63 Fair |
| 2004 | Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys | Art | Storyboard Artist | 61 Fair |
| 2003 | Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker | Art | Other | 60 Fair |
| 2000 | Pokémon 3: The Movie | Art | Storyboard Artist | 62 Fair |
| 1998 | Pokémon: The First Movie | Art | Storyboard Artist | 66 Fair |
Visual Effects |
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| 2020 | Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle | Visual Effects | Animation Supervisor | 62 Fair |
| 2018 | Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us | Visual Effects | Animation Director | 62 Fair |