Kunihiko Yuyama

Kunihiko Yuyama

72 · Born: Oct 15, 1952

Personal Details

BornOct 15, 1952 Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kunihiko Yuyama, a renowned director and writer, embarked on his life's journey on October 15, 1952, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan. With a career spanning decades, he has left an indelible mark on the world of animation, captivating audiences of all ages with his captivating creations.

As a pioneer in the field, Yuyama's notable works include the critically acclaimed "Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back" (1998),a groundbreaking film that catapulted the beloved franchise to new heights. His impressive repertoire also boasts the action-packed "GoShogun" (1982),a testament to his versatility and mastery of storytelling.

In recent years, Yuyama has continued to push boundaries, most notably with the enchanting "Rudolf the Black Cat" (2016),a heartwarming tale that has warmed the hearts of many. Throughout his illustrious career, Yuyama has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft engaging narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.

A true visionary, Kunihiko Yuyama's contributions to the world of animation have been nothing short of extraordinary, leaving an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire future generations of creatives.

Career

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1987
{"id":216185,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution","year":"2019","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-mewtwo-strikes-back-evolution","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1qk604g9c658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1qk604g9c658.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":216207,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: I Choose You!","year":"2017","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-i-choose-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44ksf2lbe0p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44ksf2lbe0p0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":216308,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel","year":"2016","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-volcanion-and-the-mechanical-marvel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_216308.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_216308.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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{"id":216301,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages","year":"2015","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-hoopa-and-the-clash-of-ages","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/33g78jgqjs7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/33g78jgqjs7g.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":19756,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction","year":"2014","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-diancie-and-the-cocoon-of-destruction","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7aomsg9qnj80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7aomsg9qnj80.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":37158,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened","year":"2013","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-genesect-and-the-legend-awakened","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1c7bvn6ol3n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1c7bvn6ol3n0.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":104225,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice","year":"2012","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4g4tgrv06kq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4g4tgrv06kq0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":90575,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom","year":"2011","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-white-victini-and-zekrom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/797r9jaqddf0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/797r9jaqddf0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":104222,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram","year":"2011","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-movie-black-victini-and-reshiram","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/vkkhobm2jic0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/vkkhobm2jic0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":41778,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions","year":"2010","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-zoroark-master-of-illusions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7m1enqb00a50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7m1enqb00a50.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":28333,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life","year":"2009","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-arceus-and-the-jewel-of-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2kt7uhg6vk30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2kt7uhg6vk30.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":28411,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-giratina-and-the-sky-warrior","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28411.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":17847,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: The Rise of Darkrai","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-rise-of-darkrai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/e4ko43njibi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/e4ko43njibi0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":104221,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea","year":"2006","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-ranger-and-the-temple-of-the-sea","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47b8gt1df360.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47b8gt1df360.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":104224,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew","year":"2005","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-lucario-and-the-mystery-of-mew","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1l42fg86magg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1l42fg86magg.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":104226,"title":"Gekij\u00f4ban Poketto Monsut\u00e2 Adobansu Jener\u00eashon: Rekk\u00fb no h\u00f4monsha Deokishisu","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gekijoban-poketto-monsuta-adobansu-jenereshon-rekku-no-homonsha-deokishisu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3pcbde4k76g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3pcbde4k76g0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":18041,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: Jirachi - Wish Maker","year":"2003","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-jirachi-wish-maker","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18041.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":3052,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon Heroes","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-heroes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/engk6djl23i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/engk6djl23i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":104223,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon 4Ever","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-4ever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2vu1bfmpgu80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2vu1bfmpgu80.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever as Director
{"id":104220,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown","year":"2000","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-3-the-movie-spell-of-the-unown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pc7prbo4o80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6pc7prbo4o80.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
{"id":17883,"title":"Pokemon: Power of One","year":"1999","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-power-of-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62vedqrscsc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/62vedqrscsc0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":25929,"title":"Pok\u00e9mon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back","year":"1998","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pokemon-the-first-movie-mewtwo-strikes-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1n84cd6i6qq8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1n84cd6i6qq8.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":228242,"title":"D\u00f4wa meita senshi Windaria","year":"1986","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dowa-meita-senshi-windaria","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228242.jpg"},"released":1}
1986