- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Animator, Designer
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1976-11-08
- Hometown
- Saitama Prefecture, Japan
- Years active
- 1993
Akira Matsushima
松島晃
Wiki (jp)
Originating from Jec.E, currently affiliated with ufotable.
After graduating from middle school he entered Yoyogi Animation vocational school where he fell in love with animation. He then joined Jec.E, a sub-contracting studio. After it's bankruptcy he went freelance, but had a seat he used for workspace at Studio Elle. In 2010, he joined ufotable and has been one of its key members since, together with animators like Nozomu Abe, Masayuki Kunihiro and Masaru Kimura. In 2019, he served as the character designer and chief animation director on Demon Slayer and the movie sequel following it, which became the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film of all time.
Highly praised for his work as an animation director on Rurouni Kenshin, Hunter x Hunter and Naruto.
Influenced by the likes of Tetsuya Nishio and Nobuteru Yuuki.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Akira Matsushima's name in other languages?
Akira Matsushima is also known as 松島晃.
When is Akira Matsushima's birthday?
Akira Matsushima was born on November 8, 1976.
How old is Akira Matsushima?
Akira Matsushima is 49 years old.
What is Akira Matsushima's gender?
Akira Matsushima is male.
What does Akira Matsushima do?
Akira Matsushima works as Animator, Designer.
What language does Akira Matsushima voice in?
Akira Matsushima performs in Japanese.
Where is Akira Matsushima from?
Akira Matsushima is from Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
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