Hironori Tanaka

Director · Born June 1, 1984 (42) · Japan

Hironori Tanaka (田中宏紀) is a Japanese freelance anime director and animator. Hironori began his career at 'Eagle's Nest' (イーグルネスト) and worked under the subcontract studio for Toei Animation where he made his key animation debut in 2004.

Biography from TMDB.

Born: June 1, 1984 (42)
From: Japan
Works as: Director
Titles: 125 on MovieCove · 157 credits in all
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Up 41% in 30 days

What are Hironori Tanaka's films like?

Across a limited sample of 4 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight

Self

57%

Society

16%

Ideas

16%

Bonds

10%

Community2

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful

Warm

Thrilling

Absurd

How their films linger

Feel-good3 Hopeful4

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 Hironori Tanaka's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 108 of their 125 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Crunchyroll (79).

Also on these channels

HIDIVE5 titles, show their 5 titles on HIDIVE
Fitfusion1 title, show their title on Fitfusion
RetroCrush1 title, show their title on RetroCrush
Shout! TV1 title, show their title on Shout! TV

Subscription and free streaming for Hironori Tanaka'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

157 credits, 125 with a MovieCove page.

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk(2026)
Show 1 episode · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows
A Hundred Scenes of Awajima(2026)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows
Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun(2026)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows
Sentenced to Be a Hero(2026)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26(2025)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows
The Obsessed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Storyboard Artist
Ruri Rocks(2025)
Show 1 episode · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
VIRGIN PUNK Clockwork Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
Key Animation
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes(2025)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows
Yaiba: Samurai Legend(2025)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows
Sakamoto Days(2025)
Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows
Dandadan(2024)
Show 2 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows
Terminator Zero(2024)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows
My Hero Academia: You're Next(2024)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc(2024)
Show 2 episodes · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows
The Elusive Samurai(2024)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows
Monsters: 103 Mercies Dragon Damnation(2024)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Under Ninja(2023)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows
Shangri-La Frontier(2023)
Show 1 episode · Director
Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End(2023)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows
My Happy Marriage(2023)
Show 1 episode · Animation Director · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows
Fufu Kokan: Modorenai Yoru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 1 episode · Animation Director · Key Animation
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King(2023)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Magical Destroyers(2023)
Show 1 episode · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows
The Dangers in My Heart(2023)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows
Heavenly Delusion(2023)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows
Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister!(2023)
Show 2 episodes · Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows
Lupin Zero(2022)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows
Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night(2022)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Chainsaw Man(2022)
Show 2 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Layout Supervisor · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki(2022)
Show 13 episodes · Key Animation · Opening/Ending Animation
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows
Aharen-san Is Indecipherable(2022)
Show 12 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation
Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows
Jujutsu Kaisen 0(2021)
Animation Director
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Hula Fulla Dance(2021)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Sword Art Online: Progressive - Aria of a Starless Night(2021)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films
Takt Op. Destiny(2021)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows
Fena: Pirate Princess(2021)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows
Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet(2021)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films
Those Snow White Notes(2021)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows
Jouran: The Princess of Snow and Blood(2021)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows
Vlad Love(2020)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation(2021)
Show 1 episode · Creature Design
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train(2020)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Jujutsu Kaisen(2020)
Show 5 episodes · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] III. spring song(2020)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Princess Connect! Re: Dive(2020)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows
Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna(2020)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
Blackfox(2019)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
Fate/Grand Order(2019)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows
Azur Lane(2019)
Show 1 episode · Director · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows
Detective Conan: The Fist of Blue Sapphire(2019)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba(2019)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows
Mobile Suit Gundam: NT - Narrative(2018)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films
Modest Heroes(2018)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films
The Seven Deadly Sins: Prisoners of the Sky(2018)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes(2018)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films
Banana Fish(2018)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows
Laughing Under the Clouds Gaiden 2: Shukumei, Soutou no Fuuma(2018)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online(2018)
Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows
Hakumei and Mikochi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: The Return of the Oni King(2017)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Haikara-San: Here Comes Miss Modern(2017)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Garo: Vanishing Line(2017)
Show 3 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022(2017)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films
Made in Abyss(2017)
Show 2 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows
Kakegurui(2017)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows
Sakura Quest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Frame Arms Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Show 12 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale(2017)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films
Chain Chronicle: The Light of Haecceitas(2016)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows
Saga of Tanya the Evil(2017)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows
Fate/Grand Order: First Order(2016)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films
Kubikiri Cycle - Aoiro Savant to Zaregoto Tsukai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
March Comes in Like a Lion(2016)
Show 22 episodes · Opening/Ending Animation
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows
Flip Flappers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Idol Memories (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Show 1 episode · Storyboard Artist
Mob Psycho 100(2016)
Show 3 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows
Taboo Tattoo(2016)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows
Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World(2016)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
My Hero Academia(2016)
Show 4 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows
Garo: Divine Flame(2016)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled Final - To Beloved Ones(2016)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid(2015)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows
Concrete Revolutio(2015)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows
The Anthem of the Heart(2015)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films
Seiyu's Life!(2015)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Blood Blockade Battlefront(2015)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows
Rage of Bahamut: Genesis(2014)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows
The Seven Deadly Sins(2014)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
Terror in Resonance(2014)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows
Akame ga Kill!(2014)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows
Tokyo Ghoul(2014)
Show 6 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher(2014)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films
Captain Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Tiger & Bunny: The Rising(2014)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Space Dandy(2014)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows
Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: The Rebellion Story(2013)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Kill La Kill(2013)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows
Outbreak Company(2013)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows
Gatchaman Crowds(2013)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows
Attack on Titan(2013)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows
STAR DRIVER: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Key Animation
Encouragement of Climb(2013)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all shows
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure(2012)
Show 3 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows
From the New World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha the Movie 2nd A's(2012)
Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films
So, I Can't Play H! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Kids on the Slope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Tsuritama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Marimo no Hana: Saikyou Butouha Shougakusei Densetsu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Key Animation
Un-Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
PERSONA 4 the Animation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos(2011)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films
Deadman Wonderland(2011)
Show 1 episode · Animation Director · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day(2011)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl(2011)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows
A-Channel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up(2011)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows
Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell(2011)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
Dragon Crisis!(2011)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows
Puella Magi Madoka Magica(2011)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows
Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse(2010)
Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films
Star Driver(2010)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows
Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt(2010)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows
Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer(2010)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films
Black★Rock Shooter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Key Animation
Okami-san and Her Seven Companions(2010)
Show 1 episode · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows
The Tatami Galaxy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Welcome to the Space Show(2010)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films
Halo Legends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works(2010)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films
The Qwaser of Stigmata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Macross Frontier: The False Songstress(2009)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films
Fresh Precure! Movie: The Kingdom of Toys has Lots of Secrets!? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Key Animation
Naruto Shippûden: The Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire(2009)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Bakemonogatari(2009)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows
Needless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Electromagnetic Girlfriend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars(2009)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Saki(2009)
Show 2 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood(2009)
Show 11 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows
Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!: Okashi no Kuni no Happy Birthday!(2008)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Hill Dyed Rose Madder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Birdy the Mighty: Decode (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Psychic Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Kure-nai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus - Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura(2008)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films
Rosario + Vampire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Yes! Pretty Cure 5: Kagami no Kuni no Miracle Daibouken!(2007)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
School Days(2007)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation · Storyboard Artist
Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows
One Piece: Episode of Alabasta - The Desert Princess and the Pirates(2007)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films
Naruto: Shippuden(2007)
Show 2 episodes · Animation Director · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows
Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star Tick Tack Kiki Ippatsu!(2006)
Key Animation
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Red Garden(2006)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows
Eureka Seven(2005)
Show 1 episode · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows
Bleach(2004)
Show 2 episodes · Key Animation
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

Career shape

A full career of 157 titles from 2004 to 2026.

Highest rated

Shangri-La Frontier (2023)

Midcredits 80^th

By role

only this rolewith another role

Directing9 of 157 · 79^thOther crew156 of 157 · 74^th

157 titles, 8 with more than one role — other crew and directing overlap on 8 of them.

By decade

2000s25 · crew2010s85 · crew2020s47 · 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 Hironori Tanaka work with?

People who share at least 2 of Hironori Tanaka's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Fumi Miura shares the most, 3.