Yasuhiro Yoshiura
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese writer and director of animated short films. Born in 1980 in Hokkaido
, and raised in Fukuoka
, he graduated from Kyushu University
's Faculty of Design (formerly Kyushu Institute of Design) in 2003. He moved to Tokyo
following the release of his critically acclaimed film Pale Cocoon
in 2006. Yoshiura's production company is called Studio Rikka. He often also provides the voice of a minor character in his works.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese writer and director of animated short films. Born in 1980 in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, and raised in Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Fukuoka most often refers to the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture.It can also refer to:-Locations:* Fukuoka, Gifu, a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan* Fukuoka, Toyama, a town in Toyama Prefecture, Japan...
, he graduated from Kyushu University
Kyushu University
Kyushu University is one of the most prestigious universities in Japan. It can be seen in the several rankings such as shown below.-General Rankings:The university has been ranked 8th in 2010 and 2009 in the ranking "Truly Strong Universities" by Toyo Keizai...
's Faculty of Design (formerly Kyushu Institute of Design) in 2003. He moved to Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
following the release of his critically acclaimed film Pale Cocoon
Pale Cocoon
is a one-off OVA anime directed and scripted by Yasuhiro Yoshiura, and released on 18 January 2006.-Synopsis:It has been many years since a group of humans retreated to an artificial colony below the planet surface. The colorful world that used to exist was ruined by pollution and possible war,...
in 2006. Yoshiura's production company is called Studio Rikka. He often also provides the voice of a minor character in his works.
Works
(2002, 9 min.) (2006, 23 min.) (July 31, 2008 – September 19, 2009)- Kikumana (6 min.)
Awards
- 2001: Japan Digital Animation Festival 2001, Award Winner
- 2002: NHK's Digital Stadium TV program, Yuichi Ito Selected Work
- 2002: DoGA 14th CG Anime Contest, Award Winner
- 2002: Ars Electronica 2002, Honorary Mention (other award recipients included Dreamwork's "Time Machine")
- 2003: 6th Japan Media Arts Festival, selected work
- 2003: Tokyo International Anime Fair 2003, Outstanding Anime Award (other award recipients included "STAND ALONE COMPLEX" by Production IG)
- 2003: DoGA 15th CG Anime Contest, Work Award
- 2003: Broadband Art & Contents Award Japan, Visual Contents Outstanding Work Award
- 2006: Nihonbashi Eizosai, Outstanding Work Award
- 2006: Sapporo Short Fest, Screenplay Award
- 2006: Tokyo International Film Festival, invited work