Hiroshi Kōjina (神志那 弘志, Kōjina Hiroshi, born June 4, 1963) is a Japanese animator, character designer, and anime director.[1] His directorial works include Grenadier, Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro, Kiba, Rainbow - Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin and the 2011 anime adaptation of Hunter × Hunter. He is a member of the Japanese Animation Creators Association. He joined Studio Live in 1982, and following the death of Toyoo Ashida, became the head of the company in 2011.[2]
Hiroshi Kōjina | |
|---|---|
神志那 弘志 | |
| Born | May 4, 1963 Kumamoto, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Semira Anime director, character designer, animator |
| Years active | 1981–present |
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God (1985) – Character design
- City Hunter '91 (1991) – Character design
- Gulliver Boy (1995) – Character design[3]
- Pluster World (2003–2004) – Character design
- Area 88 (2004) – Character design[4]
- Grenadier (2004–2005) – Director[5][6] (Debut directorial work)
- Kiba (2006–2007) – Director[7][5][6][8]
- Neuro: Supernatural Detective (2007–2008) – Director[5][9]
- Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin (2010) – Director[9][6][10][11]
- Hunter × Hunter (second series) (2011–2014) – Director[12][13]
- The Vampire Dies in No Time (2021–2023) – Director[14]
Film
edit- Ryoma! Rebirth: The Prince of Tennis Movie (2021) – Director[15]
- Sand Land (2023) – Direction advisor[16]
OVAs/ONAs
edit- Dancouga: Requiem for Victims (1986) – Character design
- Amon: The Darkside of The Devilman (2000) – Character design
Video games
edit- Pluster World ~Legendary Plust Gate~ (2003) – Character design
- Pluster World ~Pluston GP~ (2003) – Character design
- Pluster World ~Legendary Plust Gate EX~ (2003) – Character design
References
edit- ^ "Otakon to Host Voice Actor/Sound Director Yuji Mitsuya". Anime News Network. July 5, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
- ^ "Anime Director/Designer Toyoo Ashida Passes Away". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ 空想科学世界ガリバーボーイ – TOEI ANIMATION. toei-anim.co.jp. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "CDJapan : Area 88 TARGET:02 Animation DVD". CDJapan. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ a b c Clements & McCarthy 2014
- ^ a b c "Otakon to Host Rainbow's Koujina, Madhouse's Maruyama". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Clements & McCarthy 2012
- ^ "Upper Deck Ordered to Pay Aniplex US$3.9 Million+ for Kiba". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Shun Oguri's 1st Broadcast Anime Lead Role in Rainbow". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Rainbow with Hiroshi Koujina Q&A". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Japanese Producers & Directors Panel". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Crunchyroll to Stream New Hunter x Hunter Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "Hunter x Hunter Available on Netflix". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ "The Vampire Dies in No Time Comedy Anime Unveils Cast, Staff, 2021 TV Debut". Anime News Network. November 5, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "Prince of Tennis 3DCG Film Reveals Character Visuals, Returning Cast". Anime News Network. February 3, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ "SAND LAND Anime Film Unveils New Trailer, Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. April 2, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- Book references
- Camp, Brian; Davis, Julie (2007). Anime Classics Zettai!: 100 Must-See Japanese Animation Masterpieces. Stone Bridge Press. 408. ISBN 9781933330228.
- Clements, Jonathan; McCarthy, Helen (2012). The Anime Encyclopedia, Revised & Expanded Edition: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917. Stone Bridge Press. 867pp. ISBN 9781611725155.
- Clements, Jonathan; McCarthy, Helen (2014). The Anime Encyclopedia, 3rd Revised Edition: A Century of Japanese Animation. Stone Bridge Press. 1200pp. ISBN 9781611729092.
External links
edit- Hiroshi Koujina at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Hiroshi Kōjina on Twitter
- Hiroshi Kōjina on Facebook