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Akitoshi Yokoyama

Akitoshi Yokoyama

Director

Akitoshi Yokoyama (横山 彰利, Yokoyama Akitoshi) is a Japanese director, animator, and animation director.

Biography from TMDB.

Works as
Director
Titles
41 on MovieCove · 71 credits in all
Links
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Up 6% in 30 days

What are Akitoshi Yokoyama's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
35%
Bonds
30%
Society
14%
Ideas
9%
Power
6%
Survival
6%
Identity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFate2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
4
Tense
5
Thrilling
3
Hopeful
4
Warm
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet7

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 Akitoshi Yokoyama's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 35 of their 41 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Crunchyroll (21).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Akitoshi Yokoyama'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

71 credits, 41 with a MovieCove page.

  • Sanda(2025)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Okuninushi and Sukunabikona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Director

  • Science SARU x MBS Original Short Anime Daisakusen! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Series Director · Storyboard Artist

  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off(2023)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Tatami Time Machine Blues(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The・Ultraman: Jackal vs. Ultraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Shin Ultraman(2022)

    Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Blade Runner: Black Lotus(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut(2021)

    Show 12 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Series Director · Storyboard Artist · Writer

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Monster Girl Doctor(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Fire Force(2019)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Cutie Honey Universe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · Series Director

  • In Another World with My Smartphone(2017)

    Show 12 episodes · Prop Designer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Ragnarok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Writer

  • The Ultraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Gourmet Girl Graffiti(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • The Last: Naruto the Movie(2014)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Japan Animator Expo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Key Animation · Writer

  • Yona of the Dawn(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Rage of Bahamut: Genesis(2014)

    Show 9 episodes · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Kill La Kill(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Attack on Titan(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · Director · Animation · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Photo Kano(2013)

    Show 13 episodes · Director · Creator · Key Animation · Series Director · Storyboard Artist · Writer

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Marimo no Hana: Saikyou Butouha Shougakusei Densetsu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Director · Key Animation

  • THE iDOLM@STER (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Storyboard Artist

  • Sacred Seven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Deadman Wonderland(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Tatami Galaxy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 3 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

  • Naruto Shippûden: The Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire(2009)

    Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Summer Wars(2009)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Michiko & Hatchin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Kaiba(2008)

    Show 4 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist · Writer

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood's End(2008)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Piano Forest(2007)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Den-Noh Coil(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · Director · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Gurren Lagann(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Naruto: Shippuden(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Kemonozume (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

  • Junk Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Key Animation

  • Karas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Kurau Phantom Memory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Samurai Champloo(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Tetsujin 28(2004)

    Show Director

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fullmetal Alchemist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist

  • Wolf's Rain(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Overman King Gainer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Director · Storyboard Artist

  • RahXephon(2002)

    Show 5 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Cowboy Bebop: The Movie(2001)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Escaflowne: The Movie(2000)

    Animation Supervisor · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Turn A Gundam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 5 episodes · Key Animation

  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team - Miller's Report(1998)

    Animation Director · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Cowboy Bebop(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • City Hunter: Goodbye My Sweetheart(1997)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Eat-Man(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • Neon Genesis Evangelion(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation

  • Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 3 episodes · Key Animation

  • Free Kick Toward Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk V (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Animation Director

  • Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IV (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Animation Director

  • Jû-kyû(1990)

    Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Animation Director

  • Ranma ½(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Key Animation

  • The Adventures of Peter Pan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

  • Hades Project Zeorymer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Key Animation

  • Mister Ajikko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · Key Animation

  • Maps: Legendary Space Wanderer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Key Animation

Career shape

A full career of 69 titles from 1987 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood's End (2008)

$958K worldwide

Highest rated

Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood's End (2008)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Gurren Lagann (2007)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing23 of 69: 3 only directing, 20 with another role · typical Midcredits score82ndWriting7 of 69: 1 only writing, 6 with another roleOther crew63 of 69: 44 only other crew, 19 with another role · typical Midcredits score80th

69 titles, 21 with more than one role — other crew and directing overlap on 18 of them.

By decade

1980s6 · crew1990s14 · crew2000s20 · crew2010s19 · 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.

Who does Akitoshi Yokoyama work with?

People who share at least 2 of Akitoshi Yokoyama's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Tarô Iwasaki shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers