- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Director, Animator
- Gender
- Male
- Hometown
- Tokyo, Japan
Yuuichi Itou
伊藤有壱
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He is a member of the board of directors of the Japan Animation Association, a member of the ASIFA-JAPAN, a member of TV program deliberation committee of Television KANAGAWA, Professor in the department of animation at Tokyo National University of Arts graduate school and guest professor at Osaka University of Arts.
Yuichi Ito was born in Tokyo in 1962 and graduated from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, General Design Course. After working with the visual effects studio Shirogumi, and in computer graphics production, in 1998 he launched the animation studio I.TOON Ltd. and currently serves as its president. For his animations, he uses various techniques focusing on clay animation and directs TV animation programs, commercials, and music videos. Ito is one of the top animation directors in Japan and an authority in puppet animation.
His outstanding work comprehends "KNYACKI!" (NHK educational television), "NORABBITS' MINUTES" (SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.), "You are my friend"(Ken HIRAI music video), CM "PON DE LION" series (Mister Donuts ), etc.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yuuichi Itou's name in other languages?
Yuuichi Itou is also known as 伊藤有壱 , Yuichi Ito, 伊藤有一.
How old is Yuuichi Itou?
Yuuichi Itou is 64 years old.
What is Yuuichi Itou's gender?
Yuuichi Itou is male.
What does Yuuichi Itou do?
Yuuichi Itou works as Director, Animator.
What language does Yuuichi Itou voice in?
Yuuichi Itou performs in Japanese.
Where is Yuuichi Itou from?
Yuuichi Itou is from Tokyo, Japan.
