Yasuhiro Takemoto

Career Overview

Yasuhiro Takemoto has 71 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Sound! Euphonium Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Amagi Brilliant Park, Hyouka. 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: 71
Birth Date: 1972-04-05
Birth Place: Ako, Hyogo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

Sound! Euphonium Collection (4 titles)
MUNTO (2 titles)
Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! The Movie Collection (1 titles)
Free! Collection (1 titles)
Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here Collection (1 titles)
Hamtaro Collection (1 titles)
Crayon Shin-chan Collection (1 titles)
Tenchi Muyô Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Yuichi Nakamura (4 collaborations)
Mutsumi Tamura (2 collaborations)
Yuuki Kuwahara (2 collaborations)
Maria Naganawa (2 collaborations)
Yuuki Takada (2 collaborations)
Minami Takahashi (2 collaborations)
Daisuke Ono (2 collaborations)
Emiri Kato (2 collaborations)
Kaori Ishihara (2 collaborations)
Tomoyo Kurosawa (2 collaborations)

Credits

directing (27 credits)
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved
  series director
  
  directing
  
  2025
- Sound! Euphonium the Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day
  second unit director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Liz and the Blue Bird
  second unit director
  
  directing
  
  2018
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take On Me
  second unit director
  
  directing
  
  2018
- Tsurune
  
  - Linked Heart (2018) ... director directing
  
  - Just as They Met (2018) ... director directing
  
  2018
- Violet Evergarden
  
  - Episode 9 (2018) ... director directing
  
  2018
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: May the Melody Reach You!
  second unit director
  
  directing
  
  2017
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Life Is Constant Change (But It's Okay to Stop and Appreciate It) (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - Premium Seat (No Extra Charge) (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - Kanna's Summer Break (Broadcast in Two Languages!?) (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - There Are Various Reasons Behind It (It's Full of Elma) (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - The World's Only (Insert Phrase You Like Here) (2021) ... series director directing
  
  2017
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
  second unit director
  
  directing
  
  2016
- Myriad Colors Phantom World
  
  - The Eternal Phantom World (2016) ... director directing
  
  2016
- High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
  director
  
  directing
  
  2015
- Amagi Brilliant Park
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Not a Good PV! (2014) ... series director directing
  
  - No One Can Predict the Future! (2014) ... series director directing
  
  - No More Worries! (2014) ... series director directing
  
  - Out of Options! (2014) ... series director directing
  
  - Can't Build Any Teamwork! (2014) ... series director directing
  
  2014
- Free!
  
  - The Grab Start of Hope! (2018) ... director directing
  
  - First Swim in Another Country! (2018) ... director directing
  
  - Revenge in the Medley! (2013) ... director directing
  
  2013
- Beyond the Boundary
  
  - White World (2013) ... director directing
  
  - Bitter Orange (2013) ... director directing
  
  - Ultramarine (2013) ... director directing
  
  2013
- Tamako Market
  
  - Don't Call Me a Chicken (2013) ... director directing
  
  2013
- Hyouka
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - The Doll That Took the Long Way Around (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - The Case of the Homemade Chocolates (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - Mishap-py New Year (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - Does Anyone Have Any Idea? (2012) ... series director directing
  
  - Is the Mountain Range Clear? (2012) ... series director directing
  
  2012
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!
  
  - A Midsummer Night's... Rain and Whips (Gauntlet of Rain) (2014) ... director directing
  
  - The Election for President of the Student Council (Queen Maker)... of Purity (2014) ... director directing
  
  2012
- Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
  
  - Episode 25 (2011) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 22 (2011) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 16 (2011) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 8 (2011) ... director directing
  
  - Episode 1 (2011) ... assistant director directing
  
  2011
- The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
  director
  
  directing
  
  2010
- Nyoron! Churuya-san
  director
  
  directing
  
  - Sleds are so fun! (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Sorry, I don't speak human language (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Ah, I did write my name (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Roast the potatoes! (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Pitiful thing... (2009) ... director directing
  
  2009
- The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya
  director
  
  directing
  
  - "The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya" PC game?! (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Back in those days, I was driven by a strong sense of purpose (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Self-proclaimed master of contagious laughter (2009) ... director directing
  
  - You'll see if you wear this (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Masked Mustache! (2009) ... director directing
  
  2009
- The Adventures of Minoru Shiraishi
  director
  
  directing
  
  2007
- Lucky Star
  
  - To Be Announced (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - A Delicate Line (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - The Yonder Here (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - Pandora's Box (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - Ways for Spending Summer (2007) ... series director directing
  
  2007
- Clannad
  
  - Two Shadows (2008) ... director directing
  
  - 3 on 3 (2008) ... director directing
  
  - The Girl Genius' Challenge (2007) ... director directing
  
  2007
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
  
  - Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody (2009) ... director directing
  
  - The Day of Sagittarius (2006) ... director directing
  
  2006
- Full Metal Panic!
  
  - The Continuing Day By Day (2005) ... series director directing
  
  - Burning Hong Kong (2005) ... series director directing
  
  - His Problem (2005) ... series director directing
  
  - Hong Kong in Two (2005) ... series director directing
  
  - Her Problem (2005) ... series director directing
  
  2002
- Tokyo Underground
  
  - Break In - To The Underground World (2002) ... director directing
  
  2002
art (21 credits)
- Tsurune
  
  - Linked Heart (2018) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2018
- Violet Evergarden
  
  - Episode 9 (2018) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Episode 4 (2018) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2018
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: May the Melody Reach You!
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2017
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
  
  - Hot Guy Kobayashi! (In Many Ways) (2021) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - New Dragon, Ilulu! (Please Be Nice to Her Again) (2021) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Emperor of Demise Arrives! (It Was the Final Episode Before We Knew It) (2017) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Start of a New Life! (That Doesn't Go Well, Of Course) (2017) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Second Dragon, Kanna! (We're Totally Spoiling Here) (2017) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2017
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2016
- Myriad Colors Phantom World
  
  - Age of Phantoms (2016) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2016
- High☆Speed!: Free! Starting Days
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2015
- Sound! Euphonium
  
  - Hesitation Flute (2016) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2015
- Amagi Brilliant Park
  
  - No One Can Predict the Future! (2014) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Not Enough Time! (2014) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - No Visitors! (2014) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2014
- Free!
  
  - The Grab Start of Hope! (2018) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - First Swim in Another Country! (2018) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Revenge in the Medley! (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Trial in Open Water (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2013
- Beyond the Boundary
  
  - White World (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Bitter Orange (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Ultramarine (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2013
- Tamako Market
  
  - Don't Call Me a Chicken (2013) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2013
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!
  
  - A Midsummer Night's... Rain and Whips (Gauntlet of Rain) (2014) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Election for President of the Student Council (Queen Maker)... of Purity (2014) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2012
- Hyouka
  
  - The Doll That Took the Long Way Around (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Prestigious Classic Lit Club's Activities (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Revival of the Time-Honored Classic Lit Club (2012) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2012
- Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
  
  - Episode 25 (2011) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Episode 22 (2011) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Episode 16 (2011) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Episode 8 (2011) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2011
- The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
  storyboard artist
  
  art
  
  2010
- K-ON!
  
  - After School! (2010) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Finals! (2010) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2009
- Clannad
  
  - The Season You Were There (2008) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Two Shadows (2008) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - 3 on 3 (2008) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Girl Genius' Challenge (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2007
- Lucky Star
  
  - To Be Announced (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Different Strokes for Different Folks (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Let's Go to the Festival (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Summer Standards (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2007
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
  
  - Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody (2009) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Day of Sagittarius (2006) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2006
- Tokyo Underground
  
  - Break In - To The Underground World (2002) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2002
crew (1 credits)
- A Silent Voice: The Movie
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2016
visual effects (17 credits)
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
  
  - Emperor of Demise Arrives! (It Was the Final Episode Before We Knew It) (2017) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Tohru and Kobayashi's Impactful Meeting! (We're Raising the Bar on Ourselves) (2017) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Year End, New Year! (No Comiket Bit This Time) (2017) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Troupe Dragon, On Stage! (They Had A Troupe Name, Huh) (2017) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Sports Festival! (There's No Twist Or Anything) (2017) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  2017
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2016
- Myriad Colors Phantom World
  opening/ending animation
  
  visual effects
  
  - The Eternal Phantom World (2016) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - The Mother Hath Returned (2016) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Tiny Haruhiko-kun (2016) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Little Ruru's Big Dream (2016) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - The Strange Tale of the Bakumatsu Phantom (2016) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  2016
- Beyond the Boundary: I'll Be Here – Future
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2015
- Amagi Brilliant Park
  opening/ending animation
  
  visual effects
  
  - Not a Good PV! (2014) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - No One Can Predict the Future! (2014) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - No More Worries! (2014) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Out of Options! (2014) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Can't Build Any Teamwork! (2014) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  2014
- Tamako Market
  opening/ending animation
  
  visual effects
  
  - Another Year Ends (2013) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Who Knew She'd Be a Princess? (2013) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - A Flower Blooms on Her Baton (2013) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Singing a Love Song (2013) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Don't Call Me a Chicken (2013) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  2013
- Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
  
  - Episode 8 (2011) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - Episode 2 (2011) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2011
- The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2010
- K-ON!
  
  - Graduation Ceremony! (2010) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - After School! (2010) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Entrance Exam! (2010) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Graduation Yearbook! (2010) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Yet Another School Festival! (2010) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  2009
- Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2005
- Munto
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2003
- Hamtaro: Adventures in Ham-Ham Land
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2001
- InuYasha
  
  - Kohaku, Sango and Kirara: The Secret Flower Garden (2004) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2000
- Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  1999
- Tenchi Muyo! In Love
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  1996
- Baby and Me
  
  - The Bird Named "I Love Rental Skiing" (1997) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - The Day When Takuya Cried (1996) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - The Empty Stomach Incident (1996) ... key animation visual effects
  
  1996
- Macross 7: The Galaxy Is Calling Me!
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  1995
actors (1 credits)
- Lucky Star in Budokan
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
writing (4 credits)
- Tsurune
  
  - Irreplaceable (2019) ... story supervisor writing
  
  - Five Arrows (2019) ... story supervisor writing
  
  - The Pain of Empty Release (2019) ... story supervisor writing
  
  - Linked Heart (2018) ... story supervisor writing
  
  - An Unshown Hand (2018) ... story supervisor writing
  
  2018
- Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
  
  - Sports Festival! (There's No Twist Or Anything) (2017) ... writer writing
  
  - Summer's Staples! (The Fanservice Episode, Frankly) (2017) ... writer writing
  
  - Start of a New Life! (That Doesn't Go Well, Of Course) (2017) ... writer writing
  
  2017
- Amagi Brilliant Park
  
  - The Pool is Dangerous! (2014) ... writer writing
  
  - The Plan Isn't Working! (2014) ... writer writing
  
  2014
- The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
  
  - The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiya (4) (2009) ... writer writing
  
  - Endless Eight (7) (2009) ... writer writing
  
  - Endless Eight (6) (2009) ... writer writing
  
  - Endless Eight (5) (2009) ... writer writing
  
  - Endless Eight (4) (2009) ... writer writing
  
  2006