Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Directing

Born May 22, 1960 · Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan

61 films as director · Active 1978–2026

Hideaki Anno (born May 22, 1960 in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese animation and film director. Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. His style has come to…

Known for

Welcome Back For An Extracurricular Lesson, Sempai

Welcome Back For An Extracurricular Lesson, Sempai

1998

Shin Ultraman

Shin Ultraman

2022

Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi

Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi

2006

FLCL

FLCL

2000

Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla

2016

The Wind Rises

The Wind Rises

2013

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

1988

Making of Cutie Honey

Making of Cutie Honey

2004

Directed(61)

Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth

2026Evangelion: Death (True)² & Rebirth

Shin Kamen Rider

2023Shin Kamen Rider★ 7.0

EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)

2023EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)★ 6.0

Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug

2023Special Broadcast Movie "Shin Kamen Rider" Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug★ 6.0

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

2021Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time★ 8.2

Shin Godzilla

2016Shin Godzilla★ 7.2

MAKING OF EVANGELION: THE PART OF LIVE-ACTION

2015MAKING OF EVANGELION: THE PART OF LIVE-ACTION

Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

2013Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

2012Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo★ 7.2

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance★ 7.8

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

2007Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone★ 7.6

Gunbuster: The Movie

2006Gunbuster: The Movie★ 7.2

Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

2006Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie★ 6.3

Cutie Honey

2004Cutie Honey★ 6.3

The Railway and the Girl

2003The Railway and the Girl

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)

2003Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)

Once upon a time returning to my hometown

2003Once upon a time returning to my hometown★ 6.0

2002The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director

Ryusei-Kacho

2002Ryusei-Kacho★ 7.2

Animation Store Manager

2002Animation Store Manager★ 4.2

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction

2002The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction★ 7.0

2001Cutie Honey Presentation Pilot Film

Ritual

2000Ritual★ 7.7

GAMERA 1999

1999GAMERA 1999★ 6.0

Love & Pop

1998Love & Pop★ 7.7

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

1998EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²★ 6.8

Revival of Evangelion

1998Revival of Evangelion★ 7.7

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth★ 7.4

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion★ 8.3

Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou Ichido

1997Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou Ichido

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning

1995Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning★ 7.0

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

1991Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Valis: The Fantasm Soldier

1987Valis: The Fantasm Soldier★ 6.0

The Complete Thunderbirds

1985The Complete Thunderbirds

Cow and Girl

1985Cow and Girl

Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman

1983Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman★ 6.1

1981Powered Suit! Reinforced Armor

At the Bus Stop

1980At the Bus Stop★ 2.5

1980A Tank Jumped Out from the Fridge!!

1980Aerial Replacement

1980Tough Tire! SHADO Tire★ 5.0

Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!

1979Proverb Dictionary: He Who Shoots Often, Hits at Last!★ 6.0

NAKAMURIDER

1978NAKAMURIDER

Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Project

—Space Battleship Yamato 50th Anniversary Project

Acting(44)

2026THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMANSelf

2023Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~Self

2023Ichikei's Crow The MovieJudge

2022Shin UltramanUltraman (Motion Capture)

2021Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chatSelf

2021Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of EvangelionSelf

2020Last LetterYuri's Husband

201910 Years with Hayao MiyazakiSelf

2018The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers

2016Shin GodzillaBus Driver

2015Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo

2015MAKING OF EVANGELION: THE PART OF LIVE-ACTION

2013The Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessSelf

2013The Wind RisesJiro Horikoshi (voice)

2010The Revolutionary Animator Kanada Yoshinori

2010Monster Magnitude: 9Passenger

2010Death KappaNational Guard Corps Captain

2007Welcome to the Quiet RoomDoctor Matsubara

2006SakuranOretachi

2006The Catch Man

2006Japan SinksYamashiro's Son in Law

2006Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi

2006True LoveNishimura Keisuke

2005Funky Forest: The First ContactHasuda

2004Otakus in Love

2004The Taste of TeaKasugabe

2004Cutie HoneyOffice Worker

2004Making of Cutie Honey

2003Once upon a time returning to my hometown

2003Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)Shinji (voice)

2000FLCLMiyu Miyu (voice)

1999GAMERA 1999

1998Document Love & Pop

1998Abunai Deka Forever The MovieMan

1998Welcome Back For An Extracurricular Lesson, SempaiSelf

1997Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the DarknessSelf

1995Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning

1988Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

1985Orochi Strikes AgainTV Reporter

1983Daicon Film's Return of UltramanUltraman

1982Aikoku Sentai Dai-NipponNarrator

1978NAKAMURIDER

Extra Curricular Lesson with Hideaki AnnoHimself

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