Shinya Ohira

Known for: Visual Effects

Born: December 11, 1966 in Aichi, Japan

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).

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Akira

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7.9
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Akira

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1988 Animation
Dragon's Heaven

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6.8
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Dragon's Heaven

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1988 Action
MAROKO

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MAROKO

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1990 Animation
The House of the Lost on the Cape

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The House of the Lost on the Cape

Key Animation

2021 Animation
My Neighbors the Yamadas

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My Neighbors the Yamadas

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1999 Animation
Spirited Away

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Spirited Away

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2001 Animation
Mind Game

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7.5
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Mind Game

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2004 Animation
Kill Bill: Vol. 1

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Animation

2003 Action
Violence Jack: Harem Bomber

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5.5
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Violence Jack: Harem Bomber

Animation

1986 Animation
Megazone 23 II

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Megazone 23 II

Animation

1986 Sci-Fi
Black Magic M-66

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Black Magic M-66

Animation

1987 Action
Gall Force 2: Destruction

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Gall Force 2: Destruction

Animation

1987 Action
Angel Cop

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Angel Cop

Animation

1989 Thriller
Riding Bean

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Riding Bean

Animation

1989 Animation
Ghiblies: Episode 2

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Ghiblies: Episode 2

Animation

2002 Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie

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7.5
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The Last: Naruto the Movie

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2014 Action
Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

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5.0
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Baku Yumemakura's Twilight Theatre

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1991 Animation
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

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Blade Runner: Black Out 2022

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2017 Action
Porco Rosso

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Porco Rosso

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1992 Animation
Redline

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Redline

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2009 Animation
The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

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The Prince of Tennis: Two Samurais, The First Game

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2005 Animation
xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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2005 Animation
Giovanni's Island

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Giovanni's Island

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2014 Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

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1988 Animation