Akitsugu Hisagi
DirectorAkitsugu Hisagi is an animator and director working in the Japanese anime industry, with animation, storyboard, and episode-directing credits across the One Punch Man franchise.
One Punch Man Role
Hisagi contributed key animation to the original One Punch Man television series, drawing scenes for its first and seventh episodes as well as its opening sequence. He took on a larger role for the accompanying OAV specials, serving as storyboard artist, episode director, and character design assistant on two of the bonus episodes, and he returned for the Road to Hero special as a key animator on its opening. His work sat alongside series director Shingo Natsume across these Madhouse-produced installments.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond One Punch Man, Hisagi has built a substantial career as a key animator and animation director, contributing to landmark titles such as Attack on Titan, Durarara!!, Baccano!, Death Parade, Soul Eater, and Yuri!!! on Ice. He has also taken directing and storyboard credits on shows including Natsume's Book of Friends and Terror in Resonance, reflecting a career that spans both hands-on animation and episode direction across several major Japanese studios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Akitsugu Hisagi?
Akitsugu Hisagi is an animator and director working in the Japanese anime industry, with animation, storyboard, and episode-directing credits across the One Punch Man franchise. His work on the series sat alongside series director Shingo Natsume across several Madhouse-produced installments.
What did Akitsugu Hisagi do on the original One Punch Man series?
Hisagi contributed key animation to the original 2015 One Punch Man television series, drawing scenes for its first and seventh episodes as well as its opening sequence. The series was produced by Madhouse under director Shingo Natsume.
What was Akitsugu Hisagi's role on the One Punch Man OAV specials?
Hisagi took on a larger role for the One Punch Man OAV bonus episodes, serving as storyboard artist, episode director, and character design assistant on two of them. He also returned for the Road to Hero special as a key animator on its opening.
What other anime has Akitsugu Hisagi worked on?
Beyond One Punch Man, Hisagi has contributed key animation and animation direction to landmark titles such as Attack on Titan, Durarara!!, Baccano!, Death Parade, Soul Eater, and Yuri!!! on Ice.
Has Akitsugu Hisagi directed any anime himself?
Yes, Hisagi has taken directing and storyboard credits on shows including Natsume's Book of Friends and Terror in Resonance, reflecting a career that spans both hands-on animation and episode direction.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the One-Punch Man anime series, manga, and official materials. One-Punch Man was created by ONE and Yusuke Murata, published by Shueisha, and animated by J.C.Staff and Madhouse. All rights to One-Punch Man and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byONE and Yusuke Murata
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byJ.C.Staff
- Animated byMadhouse
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