Kōnosuke Uda
DirectorKōnosuke Uda is a Japanese anime director best known for having led One Piece as its series director, a role that included directing two of the franchise's theatrical films.
One Piece Role
Uda served as a series director on One Piece, a position he held for a significant stretch of the anime's run, and he also directed two of the franchise's theatrical feature films. His work helped shape the show's pacing and visual direction across a substantial number of episodes.
Career and Notable Roles
A graduate of Tokyo Design Academy's animation program, Uda got his start as a freelance director at Toei Animation before becoming known for guiding One Piece. His filmography also includes Rainbow Fireflies, the sports series Ginga e Kickoff!!, Majin Bone, and the drama Days, and he now works primarily with the studio MAPPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kōnosuke Uda?
Kōnosuke Uda is a Japanese anime director born in 1966, best known for leading One Piece as its series director. He held the position for a significant stretch of the anime's long run.
What is Kōnosuke Uda best known for?
Uda is best known as a series director on One Piece, a role in which he helped shape the show's pacing and visual direction. He also directed two of the franchise's theatrical feature films.
Where did Kōnosuke Uda get his start in animation?
Uda is a graduate of Tokyo Design Academy's animation program. He began his directing career as a freelancer at Toei Animation before becoming known for guiding One Piece.
What other anime has Kōnosuke Uda directed?
Beyond One Piece, Uda's filmography includes Rainbow Fireflies, the sports series Ginga e Kickoff!!, Majin Bone, and the drama Days. These credits span multiple genres outside the One Piece franchise.
What studio does Kōnosuke Uda work with now?
Uda now works primarily with the studio MAPPA. This follows his long tenure at Toei Animation, where he built his reputation directing One Piece.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the One Piece anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Toei Animation and Toei Company.
- Game pages: official box art for the One Piece console and mobile games, credited to Bandai Namco.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Eiichiro Oda.
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