Toshiya Shinohara
DirectorToshiya Shinohara is a Japanese anime director who has helmed series including Black Butler and A Lull in the Sea; on Gurren Lagann he served as episode director for episode 18.
Gurren Lagann Role
Shinohara directed episode 18 of Gurren Lagann, joining the rotation of episode directors that series director Hiroyuki Imaishi assembled to keep the anime's demanding schedule on track. The assignment came in the midst of a directing career built largely around action and drama series for Japanese television.
Career and Notable Roles
Shinohara has gone on to direct anime including Black Butler, the underwater drama A Lull in the Sea, The Book of Bantorra, and Iroduku: The World in Colors, along with several InuYasha theatrical films, building a body of work spanning both dark fantasy and coming-of-age storytelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Toshiya Shinohara?
Toshiya Shinohara is a Japanese anime director born in 1959. On Gurren Lagann he served as episode director for episode 18.
What did Toshiya Shinohara direct in Gurren Lagann?
Shinohara directed episode 18 of Gurren Lagann, joining the rotation of episode directors that series director Hiroyuki Imaishi assembled to keep the anime's demanding schedule on track.
What anime has Toshiya Shinohara directed?
Shinohara has directed anime including Black Butler, the underwater drama A Lull in the Sea, The Book of Bantorra, and Iroduku: The World in Colors.
Has Toshiya Shinohara worked on any film projects?
Shinohara has directed several InuYasha theatrical films, adding feature-length work to his television directing career.
What kind of anime does Toshiya Shinohara typically direct?
Shinohara's directing career spans both dark fantasy and coming-of-age storytelling, giving him range across very different tones and genres.
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