Tatsuya Ishihara (Japanese: 石原 立也, Hepburn: Ishihara Tatsuya, born July 31, 1966) is a Japanese animator, television and film director. Working for Kyoto Animation since 1988,[1] he has directed The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Clannad, Nichijou, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions and Sound! Euphonium.

Tatsuya Ishihara
Born (1966-07-31) July 31, 1966 (age 58)
Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Occupations
  • Animator
  • director
  • storyboard artist
Years active1987–present
EmployerKyoto Animation

Early life and education

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Ishihara graduated from Osaka Designer College [ja].[2]

Career

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His first credit as an episode director was for the 1995 episode of Tenchi Universe titled "No Need for Worries!". In 2021, he replaced Yasuhiro Takemoto as the director for Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S, following the latter's death during the Kyoto Animation arson attack.

Filmography

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Television

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As series director

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As episode director only

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Film

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Original video animation

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Original net animation

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References

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  1. ^ "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya". (May 2007) Newtype USA. pp. 48–49.
  2. ^ 森宏樹 (9 November 2008). "大阪デザイナー専門学校アニメーション学科卒業生の活躍情報". キャニメーションの森 (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  3. ^ Loo, Egan (July 10, 2012). "KyoAni's Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai! Staff Confirmed". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  4. ^ Loo, Egan (December 27, 2014). "Kyoto Animation Streams Sound! Euphonism Anime's Promo". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  5. ^ Loo, Egan (August 28, 2015). "Kyoto Animation's Myriad Colors Phantom World Anime Casts Sumire Uesaka". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  6. ^ 吹奏楽に青春を懸けるアニメ「響け!ユーフォニアム2」キービジュアル公開. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. August 1, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  7. ^ Mateo, Alex (February 23, 2021). "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  8. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 4, 2023). "Sound! Euphonium Anime's 3rd Season Premieres in April 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  9. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 4, 2017). "Sound! Euphonium: Todoketai Melody Film's Teaser Video, Visual, September 30 Debut Revealed". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  10. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 19, 2017). "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Gets New Anime Film on January 6". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  11. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 28, 2018). "Sound! Euphonium Chikai no Finale Film's Teaser Video Reveals April 19 Opening". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  12. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 21, 2024). "Kyoto Animation Reveals Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Film for 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  13. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 27, 2022). "Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Theatrical Anime's Video Reveals Summer 2023 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
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