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Hideaki Anno
Hideaki Anno, born May 22, 1960, is a highly celebrated Japanese animator, filmmaker, and actor. His most recognized contribution to the anime world is the Evangelion franchise, which revolutionized the anime television industry and significantly influenced Japanese pop culture. Anno’s unique style, characterized by a postmodernist lens and a deep understanding of characters' emotional landscapes, truly sets him apart. Gaining initial recognition for his work on Hayao Miyazaki's 1984 film 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind', Anno went on to co-found Gainax where he pioneered numerous projects. However, his journey was not without challenges, becoming prevalent during the production of 'Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water', where Anno fell into a four-year depression. He then produced the anime television series Neon Genesis Evangelion, a project that delved into themes of a post-apocalyptic world and mental health narratives, which mirrored his own experiences with clinical depression. Anno has also directed many popular anime and live-action film, including 'Kare Kano', 'Love & Pop', 'Cutie Honey', 'Shiki-Jitsu', and 'Shin Godzilla', showcasing his versatile directing skills. Currently, Anno enjoys a promising career while extending his brilliant contributions to the medium.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Hideaki Anno
Born: Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: May 22, 1960
Occupations: Animator, Film and television director, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer
Years Active: 1981-present
Spouses: Moyoko Anno
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Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence)
Shin Kamen Rider
Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time
Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
The End of Evangelion
Death Kappa
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Peaceful Times (F02) Petit Film
Shin Godzilla
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
Ritual
Animation Store Manager
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
Evangelion the Movie AVANT 1: 0706 Version
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Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
Cutie Honey
Otakus in Love
Japan Sinks
Gunbuster: The Movie
Welcome to the Quiet Room
Funky Forest: The First Contact
Once upon a time returning to my hometown
The Railway and the Girl
Making of Cutie Honey
Sakuran
Battle Mode
Frog River
Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon
Orochi Strikes Again
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
Daicon Film’s Return of Ultraman
Last Letter
Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion
Gunbuster
Special Broadcast Movie “Shin Kamen Rider” Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
Daicon Film’s Return of Ultraman
Hideaki ANNO and Hitoshi MATSUMOTO fireside chat
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning
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Evangelion: Death (True)²
GAMERA 1999
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness
Documentary “Shin Kamen Rider” ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou Ichido
Document Love & Pop
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
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EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
Career Timeline
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2023
Shin Kamen Rider
Special Broadcast Movie “Shin Kamen Rider” Premise/Act 1: Kumo-Aug
Documentary “Shin Kamen Rider” ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~
Self
EVANGELION:3.0(-120min.)
2003
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
Shinji (voice)
Once upon a time returning to my hometown
The Railway and the Girl
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness
Self
Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou Ichido
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
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