Biography and filmography

Kunihiko Yuyama

Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山 邦彦, Yuyama Kunihiko; born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director best known for his work on the Pokémon anime franchise. He also directed Magical Princess Minky Momo, Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko, The Three Musketeers Anime, Ushio and Tora, Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning, Plawres Sanshiro, Slayers Return, Slayers Great, and Wedding Peach.

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Movies (74)

Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang

Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang

2024 · Director

A Ripple in Time

A Ripple in Time

2022 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

2020 · Animation Supervisor

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019 · Director, Writer

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

2018 · Animation Director

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017 · Storyboard Artist, Director

Rudolf the Black Cat

Rudolf the Black Cat

2016 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

2015 · Director

Pokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon

Pokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon

2015 · Director

Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?

Minky Momo: Please, Santa Claus?

2015 · Co-Director

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

2014 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?

2014 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Eevee & Friends

Pokémon: Eevee & Friends

2013 · Director

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

2013 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries

Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries

2012 · Director

Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

2012 · Director

Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story

Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story

2011 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011 · Director

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

2011 · Director

Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure

Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure

2010 · Director

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pikachu's Sparkle Search!

Pikachu's Sparkle Search!

2009 · Director

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness

2009 · Storyboard Artist, Director

Pikachu's Ice Adventure

Pikachu's Ice Adventure

2008 · Director

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008 · Director

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

2007 · Storyboard Artist, Director

Pikachu's Exploration Club

Pikachu's Exploration Club

2007 · Director

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007 · Director, Storyboard

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!

2006 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pikachu's Island Adventure

Pikachu's Island Adventure

2006 · Director

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon 4D: Picachu's Ocean Adventure

Pokémon 4D: Picachu's Ocean Adventure

2006 · Director

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

2006 · Executive Producer, Other

Pikachu's Ghost Carnival

Pikachu's Ghost Carnival

2005 · Director

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!

Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!

2005 · Director

Pikachu's Summer Festival

Pikachu's Summer Festival

2004 · Director

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

2003 · Other, Director

Pokémon: Gotta Dance!

Pokémon: Gotta Dance!

2003 · Director

Pichu Bros. in Party Panic

Pichu Bros. in Party Panic

2003 · Director

Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes

2002 · Director

Camp Pikachu

Camp Pikachu

2002 · Director

Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!

Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!

2001 · Director

Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever

2001 · Director

Pikachu's PikaBoo

Pikachu's PikaBoo

2001 · Director

Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001

Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001

2000 · Director

Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000 · Screenplay, Director, Storyboard Artist

Pikachu & Pichu

Pikachu & Pichu

2000 · Director

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

1999 · Director

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

1999 · Director

Pokémon the Movie 2000

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999 · Director

The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin

The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin

1999 · Director

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

1998 · Director

Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998 · Director, Storyboard Artist

Pikachu's Vacation

Pikachu's Vacation

1998 · Director

New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning

New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning

1996 · Director

Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories

Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories

1994 · Director

Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater

Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater

1993 · Director

Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams

Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams

1993 · Director

Appleland Story

Appleland Story

1992 · Director

Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

1991 · Director, Screenplay

Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure

Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure

1989 · Director

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

1989 · Director

TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff

TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff

1987 · Director

The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask

The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask

1987 · Director

Roots Search

Roots Search

1986 · Supervising Producer

Windaria

Windaria

1986 · Director

GoShogun: The Time Étranger

GoShogun: The Time Étranger

1985 · Director

GoShogun

GoShogun

1982 · Director, Screenplay

TV shows (16)