Kunihiko Yuyama
Known for
Kunihiko Yuyama is a Japanese director of the sort audiences rarely picture whose decisions are visible on screen even when the name is not. 44 years of work have produced 74 credits. The most visible credit is 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. 'Pokémon the Movie 2000' counts among the more visible projects. It started in 1982, at the age of 30. Animation has been the most frequent territory.
Kunihiko Yuyama
66 Directed
7 Series
Kunihiko Yuyama is a Japanese director of the sort audiences rarely picture whose decisions are visible on screen even when the name is not. 44 years of work have produced 74 credits. The most visible credit is 'Pokémon: The First Movie'. 'Pokémon the Movie 2000' counts among the more visible projects. It started in 1982, at the age of 30. Animation has been the most frequent territory.
Movies
Director
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Director
Pokémon the Movie 2000
1999
Director
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
2017
Director
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
2019
Director
Pokémon 3: The Movie
2000
Director
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
2015
Director
Pokémon 4Ever
2001
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Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
2005
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Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009
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Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
2014
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Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
2004
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Pokémon Heroes
2002
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Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007
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Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
2003
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Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
2006
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Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
2012
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Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
2010
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Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008
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Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
2011
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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
2013
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Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
2011
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Rudolf the Black Cat
2016
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Pikachu & Pichu
2000
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Pikachu's Vacation
1998
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
1999
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Windaria
1986
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GoShogun: The Time Étranger
1985
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Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
2012
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!
2006
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Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda
1991
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The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
1989
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Pokémon: Gotta Dance!
2003
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Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?
2014
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Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
2013
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Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
2013
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
1999
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New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
1996
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Pikachu's PikaBoo
2001
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Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries
2012
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Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
1993
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Camp Pikachu
2002
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Pikachu's Sparkle Search!
2009
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The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
1999
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GoShogun
1982
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Pikachu's Exploration Club
2007
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Pikachu's Ice Adventure
2008
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Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!
2005
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Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story
2011
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Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
1998
Full Filmography
Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang
Director
2024
Film
A Ripple in Time
Director
2022
Film
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Director
2019
Film
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Director
2017
Film
Rudolf the Black Cat
Director
2016
Film
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Director
2016
Film
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Director
2015
Film
Pokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon
Director
2015
Film
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Director
2014
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kunihiko Yuyama and where are they from?
Kunihiko Yuyama is 73 years old, born on October 15, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Kunihiko Yuyama?
Kunihiko Yuyama is best known for directing Pokémon: The First Movie, Pokémon the Movie 2000, Pokémon 3: The Movie.
How many movies has Kunihiko Yuyama directed?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Kunihiko Yuyama has directed or written 66 films and worked on 7 TV shows.
What was Kunihiko Yuyama's first movie?
The career of Kunihiko Yuyama began with GoShogun (1982).
What is Kunihiko Yuyama's most recent movie or series?
Kunihiko Yuyama's most recent release is Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang, which premiered on May 1, 2024.
What TV shows has Kunihiko Yuyama created or directed?
On television, Kunihiko Yuyama has appeared in Ushio and Tora, Weather Report Girl, The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis, GoShogun.
Kunihiko Yuyama
1952-10-15 · Tokyo, Japan
Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山 邦彦, Yuyama Kunihiko; born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director best known for his work on the Pokémon anime franchise. He also directed Magical Princess Minky Momo, Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko, The Three Musketeers Anime, Ushio and Tora, Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning, Plawres Sanshiro, Slayers Return, Slayers Great, and Wedding Peach.Kunihiko Yuyama, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .