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Hiroaki Yoshikawa

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  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Hiroaki Yoshikawa is known for Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013), Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010) and Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012).
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    • Known for

    Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
    Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
    5.5
    • Art Department
    • 2013
    Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010)
    Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
    6.1
    • Art Department
    • 2010
    Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
    Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
    5.5
    • Art Department
    • 2012
    Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
    Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
    5.6
    • Art Department
    • 2011

    Credits

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    Art Department

    • 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy (2024)
      7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2024
    • Hina Yomiya and Shun Horie in The Dangers in My Heart (2023)
      The Dangers in My Heart
      8.1
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2023–2024
    • Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence (2023)
      Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence
      6.9
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2023
    • Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (2022)
      Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie
      6.7
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2022
    • Platinum End (2021)
      Platinum End
      6.0
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2021
    • My Senpai Is Annoying (2021)
      My Senpai Is Annoying
      7.2
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2021
    • The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter (2021)
      The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter
      6.4
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2021
    • Ikebukuro West Gate Park (2020)
      Ikebukuro West Gate Park
      6.4
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2020
    • How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift? (2019)
      How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?
      6.9
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2019
    • Anima Yell! (2018)
      Anima Yell!
      6.7
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2018
    • Kikuko Inoue, Ayako Kawasumi, Takahiro Sakurai, Daisuke Ono, Yûichi Nakamura, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kana Hanazawa, Aya Endô, Tomoaki Maeno, Saori Hayami, Mao Ichimichi, Toa Yukinari, Shoya Chiba, and Maria Naganawa in Cells at Work! (2018)
      Cells at Work!
      7.5
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2018
    • Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
      Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
      6.3
      • storyboard artist
      • 2017
    • Hip Whip Girl: Keijo!!!!!! (2016)
      Hip Whip Girl: Keijo!!!!!!
      6.7
      TV Mini Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2016
    • Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA (2015)
      Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA
      5.6
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2015
    • Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
      Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
      5.9
      • storyboard artist
      • 2015

    Animation Department

    • Oshi No Ko (2023)
      Oshi No Ko
      8.3
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2023
    • Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
      Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
      6.4
      • key animator
      • 2007
    • Xenosaga I & II (2006)
      Xenosaga I & II
      6.8
      Video Game
      • character designer: Studio Live
      • 2006
    • Super Mashin Hero Wataru (1997)
      Super Mashin Hero Wataru
      7.6
      TV Series
      • animation director
      • mechanical animation director
      • 1997–1998
    • Fantascience World Gulliver Boy (1995)
      Fantascience World Gulliver Boy
      TV Series
      • animation director
      • 1995
    • Sailor Moon (1992)
      Sailor Moon
      7.7
      TV Series
      • key animator
      • 1992
    • Mashin Hero Wataru 2 (1990)
      Mashin Hero Wataru 2
      7.4
      TV Series
      • inbetween checker
      • 1991
    • Hiroko Emori, Toshio Furukawa, Tôru Furuya, Ryô Horikawa, Takeshi Kusao, Masako Nozawa, Hirotaka Suzuoki, and Mayumi Tanaka in Dragon Ball Z (1989)
      Dragon Ball Z
      8.8
      TV Series
      • animation
      • 1989–1990

    Second Unit or Assistant Director

    • Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
      Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
      6.3
      • unit director
      • 2017
    • Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
      Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
      5.9
      • unit director
      • 2016
    • Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
      Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
      5.9
      • unit director
      • 2015
    • Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
      Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
      5.5
      • unit director
      • 2014
    • Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
      Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
      5.5
      • unit director
      • 2013
    • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
      Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
      5.5
      • unit director
      • 2012
    • Inazuma Eleven GO the Movie: The Ultimate Bonds Gryphon (2011)
      Inazuma Eleven GO the Movie: The Ultimate Bonds Gryphon
      6.9
      • unit director
      • 2011
    • Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
      Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
      5.7
      • unit director
      • 2011
    • Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
      Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
      5.6
      • unit director
      • 2011
    • Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010)
      Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
      6.1
      • unit director
      • 2010
    • Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
      Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
      6.3
      • unit director
      • 2009
    • Tamagotchi Happiest Story in the Universe! (2008)
      Tamagotchi Happiest Story in the Universe!
      8.1
      • unit director
      • 2008
    • Tamagotchi the Movie (2007)
      Tamagotchi the Movie
      7.5
      • unit director
      • 2007
    • Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
      Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
      6.4
      • unit director
      • 2007
    • Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
      Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
      6.8
      • unit director
      • 2005

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