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Hiroyuki Ishidō

Director

Hiroyuki Ishidō is a Japanese episode director who directed multiple installments of the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series under series creator Hideaki Anno.

Role: Director
Nationality: Japanese
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Neon Genesis Evangelion Role

Ishidō served as episode director on five installments of Neon Genesis Evangelion, including He Was Aware That He Was Still a Child, working from screenplays credited to Hideaki Anno and Akio Satsukawa to translate the series' scripts into finished animation.

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Career and Notable Roles

Outside Evangelion, Ishidō has directed episodes for other anime television productions including The Melody of Oblivion, Yamato Takeru and Speed Racer 2000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Hiroyuki Ishidō direct in Neon Genesis Evangelion?

Hiroyuki Ishidō served as episode director on five installments of Neon Genesis Evangelion, including the episode He Was Aware That He Was Still a Child. He worked under series creator Hideaki Anno to bring the show's scripts to the screen.

Who wrote the screenplays for the Evangelion episodes Hiroyuki Ishidō directed?

Ishidō worked from screenplays credited to Hideaki Anno and Akio Satsukawa, translating their scripts into finished animation. That writer and episode director split was typical of how Neon Genesis Evangelion's television production was organized.

What other anime has Hiroyuki Ishidō directed?

Outside Evangelion, Ishidō has directed episodes for other anime television productions, including The Melody of Oblivion, Yamato Takeru and Speed Racer 2000.

Who is Hiroyuki Ishidō?

Hiroyuki Ishidō is a Japanese episode director best known for his work on the original Neon Genesis Evangelion television series under creator Hideaki Anno. He has also directed episodes for other anime productions beyond the franchise.

What does an episode director do on a production like Neon Genesis Evangelion?

An episode director like Hiroyuki Ishidō takes screenplays, in his case scripts credited to Hideaki Anno and Akio Satsukawa, and translates them into finished animation for a specific episode. Ishidō filled that role across five installments of Neon Genesis Evangelion's original television run.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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