Yoshiaki Kyougoku

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Yoshiaki Kyougoku (京極 義昭, Kyōgoku Yoshiaki) is a Japanese animation director and storyboard artist who began his career at Production I.G. He began his career working in animation and gradually moved into higher‑level roles across various television series. Over the years he has contributed as an animator, storyboard artist, and episode director for several major productions. He made his debut as a series director in 2018 with Yuru Camp△, a project that established his reputation in the industry. Before that, he directed notable episodes of Yama no Susume Second Season, including de episode Dear My Friend, a key turning point in the story. His work is often described as visually grounded and realistic, influenced by the films of Hayao Miyazaki, which he admired from a young age. Following Yuru Camp△, he directed its second season in 2021 and the franchise's feature film in 2022. His...

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Tokyo GhoulAnime • 2014Laid-Back CampAnime • 2018From Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeAnime • 2009Kuroko's BasketballAnime • 2012Seraph of the EndAnime • 2015You and I Are Polar OppositesAnime • 2026Sengoku BASARA: Samurai KingsAnime • 2009The Future DiaryAnime • 2011Usagi DropAnime • 2011Eden of the EastAnime • 2009White AlbumAnime • 2009BLOOD-CAnime • 2011GleipnirAnime • 2020Real DriveAnime • 2008Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritAnime • 2007YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its MasterAnime • 2024X-MenAnime • 2011Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last GameMovie • 2017Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise LostMovie • 2010Bayonetta: Bloody FateMovie • 2013Laid-Back Camp the MovieMovie • 2022Giovanni's IslandMovie • 2014Eden of the East Movie I: The King of EdenMovie • 2009