- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director, Animator
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1973-07-10
- Hometown
- Nonoichi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1997
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
米林宏昌
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Currently he is a member of Studio Ponoc, having formerly been a part of Studio Ghibli for over 18 years from 1996 to 2015. While he was still at Ghibli, he made his directorial debut as a 37-year-old with The Secret World of Arrietty, and became the youngest director of a theatrical feature produced by the studio. Tomomi Mochizuki, a director of a 1993 TV special, Ocean Waves, is the youngest director of a Ghibli film at 34.
In 2015, Yonebayashi left with producer Yoshiaki Nishimura and established Studio Ponoc. His first film at the new studio was Mary and the Witch's Flower.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2015 for his second film, When Marnie Was There.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hiromasa Yonebayashi's name in other languages?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi is also known as 米林宏昌, Maro (麻呂).
When is Hiromasa Yonebayashi's birthday?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi was born on July 10, 1973.
How old is Hiromasa Yonebayashi?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi is 52 years old.
What is Hiromasa Yonebayashi's gender?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi is male.
What does Hiromasa Yonebayashi do?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi works as Director, Animator.
What language does Hiromasa Yonebayashi voice in?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi performs in Japanese.
Where is Hiromasa Yonebayashi from?
Hiromasa Yonebayashi is from Nonoichi, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
