Shigeru Ueda
DirectorShigeru Ueda is a Japanese director and storyboard artist who has contributed to numerous anime productions, including work on Bleach.
Bleach Role
On Bleach, Ueda worked as a storyboard artist and episode director, helping shape the pacing and visual staging of individual episodes within the series produced by Studio Pierrot. His credits sit among a rotating pool of directors and storyboard artists who handled episodes across the show's long broadcast run.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Shigeru Ueda do on Bleach?
Ueda worked as a storyboard artist and episode director on Bleach, helping shape the pacing and visual staging of individual episodes. His credits sit within the series produced by Studio Pierrot.
What studio produced the Bleach episodes Shigeru Ueda worked on?
Ueda's storyboard and episode direction work on Bleach was produced by Studio Pierrot. His credits sit among a rotating pool of directors and storyboard artists who handled episodes across the show's long broadcast run.
Was Shigeru Ueda the only director working on Bleach?
No. Bleach relied on many different hands behind the camera across its long broadcast run, and Ueda contributed as just one of several storyboard artists and directors cycling through episodes for Studio Pierrot, rather than serving as its sole creative lead.
Does Shigeru Ueda work on other anime besides Bleach?
Yes, across his career Ueda has worked in the Japanese animation industry as a storyboard artist and director on a range of television anime productions. He is a Japanese director and storyboard artist by profession.
Does Shigeru Ueda both storyboard and direct anime?
Yes, Ueda takes on both staging and directing duties depending on the production. On Bleach specifically, he worked as both a storyboard artist and an episode director.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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