Hideki Itō
DirectorHideki Itō is a Japanese animator and director who served as episode director and animation director on an episode of the Death Note anime, produced by Madhouse.
Death Note Role
Itō directed and served as animation director for episode 30 of the Death Note television series, a single-episode assignment within the show's broader Madhouse production team led by series director Tetsurō Araki. The job reflects a pattern that runs through his career, stepping into long-running television anime to handle direction and animation oversight for individual episodes.
Career and Notable Roles
Itō later became a recurring director on the Natsume's Book of Friends franchise, helming entries across both the television series and its film spin-offs, and served as chief animation director on productions such as Atom: The Beginning and The Asterisk War. His broader credits include animation work on Fullmetal Alchemist, Eureka Seven, Soul Eater, Blue Exorcist, and Durarara!!.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hideki Ito?
Hideki Ito is a Japanese animator and director who served as episode director and animation director for an episode of the Death Note anime, produced by Madhouse. He is also a recurring director on the Natsume's Book of Friends franchise.
What did Hideki Ito do on Death Note?
Ito directed and served as animation director for episode 30 of the Death Note television series, working within the show's broader Madhouse production team led by series director Tetsurō Araki. The assignment reflects a pattern in his career of stepping into long-running television anime to handle direction for individual episodes.
What anime franchise is Hideki Ito a recurring director for?
Ito has become a recurring director on the Natsume's Book of Friends franchise, helming entries across both the television series and its film spin-offs. It stands as one of the more consistent directing assignments in his career.
What anime has Hideki Ito served as chief animation director for?
Ito served as chief animation director on productions including Atom: The Beginning and The Asterisk War. These roles sit alongside his episode-directing work on shows like Death Note and Natsume's Book of Friends.
What other anime has Hideki Ito worked on as an animator?
Ito's broader credits include animation work on Fullmetal Alchemist, Eureka Seven, Soul Eater, Blue Exorcist, and Durarara!!. These span a wide range of action and supernatural anime beyond his directing assignments.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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