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Kunihiko Yuyama

  • Director
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  • Writer
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Kunihiko Yuyama
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Kunihiko Yuyama was born on 15 October 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998), GoShogun (1982) and Rudolf the Black Cat (2016).
BornOctober 15, 1952
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BornOctober 15, 1952
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Known for

    Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
    Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1998
    GoShogun (1982)
    GoShogun
    • Director
    • 1982
    Rudolf the Black Cat (2016)
    Rudolf the Black Cat
    6.5
    • Director
    • 2016
    Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (2000)
    Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown
    5.9
    • Director
    • 2000

    Credits

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    Director

    • Pokémon (1997)
      Pokémon
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive director
      • 1998–2022
    • A Ripple in Time (2022)
      A Ripple in Time
      Short
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)
      Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
      5.7
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Tinpo (2018)
      Tinpo
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2018–2019
    • Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
      Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
      6.3
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
      Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
      5.9
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Rudolf the Black Cat (2016)
      Rudolf the Black Cat
      6.5
      • Director
      • 2016
    • Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
      Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
      5.9
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)
      Pikachu, What's This Key?
      6.2
      Short
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
      Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
      5.5
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Pikachu to Eievui Friends (2013)
      Pikachu to Eievui Friends
      7.4
      Short
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
      Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
      5.4
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Mewtwo - Kakusei e no prologue (2013)
      Mewtwo - Kakusei e no prologue
      6.4
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2013
    • Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade (2012)
      Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
      6.4
      Short
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
      Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
      5.5
      • Director
      • 2012

    Art Department

    • Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
      Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
      6.3
      • storyboard artist
      • 2017
    • Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
      Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
      5.9
      • storyboard artist
      • 2016
    • Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
      Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
      5.9
      • storyboard artist
      • 2015
    • Pokémon (1997)
      Pokémon
      7.6
      TV Series
      • storyboard artist
      • 2010–2013
    • Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
      Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
      5.4
      • storyboard artist
      • 2013
    • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
      Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
      5.5
      • storyboard artist
      • 2012
    • Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
      Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
      5.6
      • storyboard artist
      • 2011
    • Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
      Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
      5.7
      • storyboard artist
      • 2011
    • Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010)
      Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions
      6.1
      • storyboard artist
      • 2010
    • Emily Bauer, Dan Green, Ikue Ôtani, Tom Wayland, Carrie Keranen, Michele Knotz, and Sarah Natochenny in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
      Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
      6.3
      • storyboard artist
      • 2009
    • Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
      Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
      6.0
      • storyboard artist
      • 2008
    • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (2007)
      Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • storyboard artist
      • 2007
    • Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
      Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
      6.4
      • storyboard artist
      • 2007
    • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2006)
      Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • storyboard artist
      • 2006
    • Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
      Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
      5.9
      • storyboard artist
      • 2006

    Writer

    • A Ripple in Time (2022)
      A Ripple in Time
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2006)
      Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • storyboard
      • 2006
    • Wedding Peach Deluxe (1997)
      Wedding Peach Deluxe
      8.8
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1997
    • Weather Report Girl (1994)
      Weather Report Girl
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • script
      • 1995
    • Megumi Hayashibara in Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams (1991)
      Magical Princess Minky Momo: Hold on to Your Dreams
      7.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 1992–1993
    • Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (1985)
      Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko
      6.3
      Video
      • script
      • 1985
    • GoShogun (1982)
      GoShogun
      • screenplay
      • 1982
    • GoShogun (1981)
      GoShogun
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1981
    • Don Quixote in the Tales of La Mancha (1980)
      Don Quixote in the Tales of La Mancha
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • screenplay
      • 1980

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    Pokemon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
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    Pokemon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
    Pokemon: The First Movie [Pok�mon: The First Movie]
    Trailer 1:44
    Pokemon: The First Movie [Pok�mon: The First Movie]
    Pokemon: The First Movie [Pok�mon: The First Movie]
    Trailer 1:44
    Pokemon: The First Movie [Pok�mon: The First Movie]

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Tetsutarô Fujiwara
    • Born
      • October 15, 1952
      • Tokyo, Japan

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