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Hiroyuki Kanbe

Director · Born July 22, 1967 (59) · Japan

Hiroyuki Kambe (神戸 洋行, Kambe Hiroyuki, July 22, 1967) is a Japanese anime director and animator. He made his debut as an animator in 1988. He also works under the name Shougo Hanaue (花上 将吾, Hanaue Shōgo).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 22, 1967 (59)
From
Japan
Works as
Director
Titles
50 on MovieCove · 74 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Down 79% in 30 days

What are Hiroyuki Kanbe's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Self
34%
Power
10%
Survival
7%
Society
7%
Ideas
4%
Morality
3%
Identity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
5
Tense
4
Melancholic
4
Hopeful
5
Joyful
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Hopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Hiroyuki Kanbe's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 38 of their 50 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Crunchyroll (31).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Hiroyuki Kanbe's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

74 credits, 50 with a MovieCove page.

  • I Became a Legend after My 10 Year-Long Last Stand(2026)

    Show 12 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None(2025)

    Show 12 episodes · Director · Series Director

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity(2025)

    Show 12 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Kakegurui Twin(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Tokyo Mew Mew New(2022)

    Show 24 episodes · Creature Design

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Yasuke(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Animation Director

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Jouran: The Princess of Snow and Blood(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Kouya no Kotobuki Hikoutai Kanzenhan(2020)

    Assistant Director

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Plunderer(2020)

    Show 24 episodes · Series Director

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · Prop Designer

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Record of Grancrest War(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Re:Creators (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

  • Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale(2017)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • BanG Dream! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

  • Hip Whip Girl: Keijo!!!!!!(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Battery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Director

  • My Hero Academia(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

  • The Anthem of the Heart(2015)

    Key Animation · Second Unit Director

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Gonna Be the Twin-Tail!!(2014)

    Show 12 episodes · Director · Series Director · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Space Battleship Yamato 2199(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Date a Live(2013)

    Show 10 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist · Supervising Animation Director

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Blood-C: The Last Dark(2012)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Strike Witches the Movie(2012)

    Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Blue Exorcist(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Oreimo(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

  • Viper's Creed(2009)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Real Drive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Rosario + Vampire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Lead Animator

  • Strike Witches(2008)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Kiss Dum: Engage Planet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 26 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Assistant Director · Key Animation

  • Le Chevalier D'Eon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

  • Brave Story(2006)

    Animation

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Mushi-Shi(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Noein: To Your Other Self(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Mobile Suit Z Gundam: A New Translation - Heirs to the Stars(2004)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Basilisk(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of Magatama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

  • Chrono Crusade(2003)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Wolf's Rain(2003)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Saikano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Storyboard Artist

  • WXIII: Patlabor(2001)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Full Metal Panic!(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Gravion(2002)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Cowboy Bebop: The Movie(2001)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • VanDread (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Hunter x Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Tenamonya Voyagers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Kite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Virus Buster Serge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 5 episodes · Key Animation

  • Slayers Great(1997)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Jungle Emperor Leo(1997)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Flame of Recca(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Psycho Diver: Soul Siren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Key Animation

  • Hyper Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Animation Director

  • Revolutionary Girl Utena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 3 episodes · Key Animation

  • Slayers Return(1996)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Battle Arena Toshinden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Midori no Makibaō (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation

  • Rurouni Kenshin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

  • Golden Boy(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Neon Genesis Evangelion(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Ninku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 8 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

  • Key: The Metal Idol(1994)

    Show 3 episodes · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture(1994)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Yu Yu Hakusho: Fight for the Netherworld(1994)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Plastic Little(1994)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water(1990)

    Show 3 episodes · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

Career shape

A full career of 69 titles from 1990 to 2026.

Highest rated

Wolf's Rain (2003)

Midcredits 85th

Most popular right now

Oreimo (2010)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing13 of 69: 4 only directing, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score48thOther crew65 of 69: 56 only other crew, 9 with another role · typical Midcredits score69th

69 titles, 9 with more than one role — other crew and directing overlap on 9 of them.

By decade

1990s24 · crew2000s17 · crew2010s18 · crew2020s10 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Is Hiroyuki Kanbe's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 49 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Hiroyuki Kanbe work with?

People who share at least 2 of Hiroyuki Kanbe's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kunihiro Mori shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Producers