Biography

Akiyuki Shinbō was born on September 27, 1961 in Fukushima, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011), Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: The Rebellion Story (2013) and Bakemonogatari (2009).

Often works with Studio Shaft

Kabuki styled sound effects

Frequently cuts to text and photographs

Typographical art

Surreal imagery

Is a freelance director but frequently works with Studio Shaft.

Directed a few direct-to-video adult only titles under the name Juuhachi Minamizawa, Minmaizawa meaning 18 in Japanese.