- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- CG Artist
Hiroshi Shirai
白井宏旨
Hiroshi Shirai is a Japanese CG artist, animator and director. He was formerly affiliated with Gonzo. After graduating from Digital Hollywood, he joined Gonzo's digital division and contributed in the CGI animation production for many of Gonzo's projects, those including Blue Submarine No. 6, Melty Lancer THE ANIMATION, Vandread and Yukikaze.
In 2009, when Gonzo sold its digital division to Q-tec. He along with 24 other former Gonzo employees became part of the newly established animation studio Graphinica and has remained there since.
Outside the anime industry, Shirai also worked on video games such as Nintendo's Xenoblade Chronicles series and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild under Graphinica.
Notable works outside anime:
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- Xenoblade Chronicles (Video Game, 2010), (Cinematics: Lead Animation) - Xenoblade Chronicles X (Video Game, 2015), (Cutscenes: Cutscene Direction, Storyboards) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Video Game, 2017), (Assistant Cinematic Directors) - Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Video Game, 2017), (Cinematic Direction, Cutscenes: Cutscene Direction, Cutscene Storyboarding) - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (Video Game, 2022), (Cinematic Directors, Cutscene Director, Cutscene Storyboard Artists)Signature works
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19982024
Genre preference
- Action22%
- Sci-Fi18%
- Adventure13%
- Drama11%
- Fantasy11%
- Mecha11%
- Comedy7%
- Romance7%
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hiroshi Shirai's name in other languages?
Hiroshi Shirai is also known as 白井宏旨.
What does Hiroshi Shirai do?
Hiroshi Shirai works as CG Artist.
What language does Hiroshi Shirai voice in?
Hiroshi Shirai performs in Japanese.
