Tomoki Kyoda

Biography

Tomoki Kyoda, born in 1970 in Osaka, Japan, is a Japanese animation director and animator. Initially a graphic designer, he transitioned into the animation industry, aspiring to be an animation director since childhood. His work is recognized for its depth and innovation in storytelling within the anime genre.

Career Overview

Tomoki Kyoda has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Eureka Seven, Anemone: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution, Halo Legends. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 31
Birth Date: 1970-01-22 00:00:00
Birth Place: Osaka, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution Collection (3 titles)
Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Collection (1 titles)
Neon Genesis Evangelion Films (1 titles)
Rebuild of Evangelion Collection (1 titles)
The Flintstones Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Kaori Nazuka (4 collaborations)
Shin-ichiro Miki (3 collaborations)
Yuko Sanpei (3 collaborations)
Aya Hisakawa (3 collaborations)
Ami Koshimizu (2 collaborations)
Keiji Fujiwara (2 collaborations)
Banjo Ginga (2 collaborations)
Seiji Sasaki (2 collaborations)
Takashi Onozuka (2 collaborations)
Yuuko Hara (2 collaborations)

Credits

art (11 credits)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
  
  - May All Blessings Find Their Way to You, I'm Wishing It (2023) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Woven Path (2023) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The End of Hope (2023) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Our Empty Selves (2023) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Cycle of Sin (2023) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2022
- Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
  
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2021
- Anemone: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
  
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2018
- Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1
  
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2017
- Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark
  
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2014
- Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
  
  - Memories of the Blue Planet (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2013
- Halo Legends
  
  - Prototype (2010) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2010
- Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
  
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2007
- Eureka Seven
  
  - Gates of Summer (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Light My Fire (Noblesse Oblige) (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Tighten Up (Generation Bleu) (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Still Fighting (Secret Operation) (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Call It What You Want (AO's Cavern) (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2005
- Fullmetal Alchemist
  
  - That Which Is Lost (2004) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Other Brothers Elric (1) (2003) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2003
- Saiyuki
  
  - Faraway Dream – Tears Dry Soon (2000) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - A Sweet Client – I keep My Promise (2000) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - First Game – A Guide to the Land of the Dead (2000) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2000
writing (4 credits)
- Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven: Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2009
- RahXephon Interlude: Her and Herself/Thatness and Thereness
  
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  2003
- RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2003
directing (15 credits)
- Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2021
- Anemone: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution
  
  second unit director
  
  directing
  
  2018
- Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution 1
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Expelled from Paradise
  
  other
  
  directing
  
  2014
- Gosick
  
  - Guided by the Phantom's Phantom (2011) ... director directing
  
  2011
- Halo Legends
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2010
- Halo Legends
  
  - Prototype (2010) ... director directing
  
  2010
- Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven: Good Night, Sleep Tight, Young Lovers
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2009
- Ouran High School Host Club
  
  - And so Kyoya Met Him! (2006) ... director directing
  
  2006
- Eureka Seven
  
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Gates of Summer (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - The Final Frontier (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - Galaxy to Galaxy (Coral Carriers) (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - World to World (Rising Sun) (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - Better Days Ahead (Last Message) (2012) ... series director directing
  
  2005
- RahXephon Interlude: Her and Herself/Thatness and Thereness
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio
  
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Fullmetal Alchemist
  
  - Bonding Memories (2004) ... second unit director directing
  
  - Heart of Steel (2004) ... second unit director directing
  
  - Created Human (2004) ... second unit director directing
  
  - The Red Glow (2004) ... second unit director directing
  
  - Soul of the Guardian (2004) ... second unit director directing
  
  2003
- Wolf's Rain
  
  - Scent of a Trap (2003) ... director directing
  
  2003
- Saiyuki
  
  - Faraway Dream – Tears Dry Soon (2000) ... director directing
  
  - Calling – No One Hears Your Cry (2000) ... director directing
  
  - Sandstorm – Trap of Quicksand (2000) ... director directing
  
  - A Sweet Client – I keep My Promise (2000) ... director directing
  
  2000
visual effects (1 credits)
- Eureka Seven
  
  - Wish Upon a Star (2006) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2005