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Hiroaki SAKURAI

桜井 弘明
Family name (in kanji): 桜井
Given name (in kanji): 弘明
Date of birth: 1958-12-15
Non-anime staff credits:
Storyboard artist for "The Real Ghostbusters" (65 episodes, 1987)
News: Show:
Reiwa no Di Gi Charat Mini Anime's 2nd Teaser Unveils October 7 Premiere (Sep 10, 2022)
The Demon Girl Next Door Anime Season 2 Unveils More Cast, Staff, Song Info, April 7 Debut (Feb 27, 2022)
The Demon Girl Next Door Anime Season 2 to Premiere in April (Jun 24, 2021)
Broccoli's Di Gi Charat Mascot Franchise Gets New Mini Anime (Jun 12, 2021)
No Guns Life Released Monday (Feb 7, 2021)
Sanrio's Mewkledreamy Anime Resumes New Episodes After COVID-19 Delay (Updated) (May 23, 2020)
Mewkledreamy TV Anime Delays New Episodes Due to COVID-19 (Updated) (Apr 26, 2020)
Sanrio's Mewkledreamy TV Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists, April 5 Premiere (Updated) (Feb 26, 2020)
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Anime's New Series Unveils Title, Cast, Staff, Global Winter Debut on Netflix (Oct 11, 2019)
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Anime Teases Sequel (Dec 25, 2016)
Funimation Now to Simulcast Cheer Boys!!, Saiki K. and Puzzle & Dragons (Jun 29, 2016)
Satoshi Hino, Natsuki Hanae Join Cast of Saiki Kusuo no Psi Nan Anime (May 22, 2016)
Milky Holmes Film's Latest TV Ad Features Kokoro (Feb 27, 2016)
Milky Holmes Film's Teaser Previews Theme Song (Sep 17, 2015)
Sentai Filmworks Adds Gatchaman, Di Gi Charat, Godannar Anime (May 25, 2013)
Crunchyroll Streams Nekogami Yaoyorozu, Usagi Drop, R-15 (Jul 6, 2011)
Nekogami Yaoyorozu Anime's 4th Promo Video Streamed (Jul 5, 2011)
Nura, Alice in the Country of Hearts, Mardock Scramble, Nekogami Promos Streamed (Jun 4, 2011)
Nekogami Yaoyorozu Anime's 2nd Promo Video Streamed (May 1, 2011)
Anime Network to Begin Streaming Maid-Sama on June 15 (Jun 8, 2010)
GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class Anime Reportedly Leaked (Update 2) (Dec 3, 2008)
More Mahoromatic and Digi Charat (Mar 29, 2003)
Digi Charat return to the airwaves (Nov 21, 2000)
Otakon Confirms HK Guest (Jul 26, 2000)
New Otakon Guests! (Jul 15, 2000)
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Staff in:
Animation Runner Kuromi 2 (OAV) : Key Animation
Aqua Age (TV) : Storyboard (5 episodes
eps 21, 26, 33, 39, 44
), Episode Director (4 episodes
eps 21, 26, 33, 39
)
Azuki-chan (TV) : Storyboard (12 episodes
eps 2, 6, 10, 16, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 79, 99, 116
), Episode Director (9 episodes
eps 2, 6, 10, 16, 22, 26, 34, 38, 99
)
Azumanga Daioh (TV) : Storyboard (eps 16, 24)
Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (TV) : Technical Adviser
Chikyū SOS Soreike Kororin (TV) : Storyboard (ep 16)
Cromartie High School (TV) : Director, Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 1, 6, 8-10, 26
)
Cyber Team in Akihabara: The Movie : Director, Storyboard
Cyberteam in Akihabara (TV) : Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 4, 8, 16, 24
)
Daa! Daa! Daa! (TV) : Series Director, Script (ep 8), Storyboard (9 episodes
eps 1, 8, 10, 26, 33, 38-39, 66, 77
)
(The) Demon Girl Next Door (TV) : Director, Storyboard (eps 1, 3, 12)
(The) Demon Girl Next Door (TV 2) : Director, Storyboard (eps 1, 12)
Di Gi Charat (TV) : Series Director, Screenplay, Storyboard
Di Gi Charat - A Trip to the Planet (movie) : Director, Screenplay, Storyboard
Di Gi Charat Christmas Special : Chief Director
Di Gi Charat Flower Viewing Special : Storyboard (eps 3-4)
Di Gi Charat Kuchi Kara Bazooka (OAV) : Director, Script
Di Gi Charat Nyo (TV) : Director, Scenario (eps 20, 51, 102)
Di Gi Charat Summer Special : Chief Director
Di Gi Charat Summer Vacation Special : Chief Director
Di Gi Charat: Winter Garden (special) : Director, Screenplay
(The) Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (special) : Director
(The) Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (TV) : Director, Storyboard (7 episodes
eps 1-2, 5, 13-14, 20, 24
)
(The) Disastrous Life of Saiki K. (TV 2) : Director
(The) Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Reawakened (ONA) : Director
Eiga Jewelpet Sweets Dance Princess (movie) : Director, Storyboard, Unit Director
(The) Everyday Tales of a Cat God (TV) : Director, Storyboard (OP; eps 1, 7, 11), Unit Director (OP; ep 1)
FLCL (OAV) : Cooperation
GA: Geijutsuka Art Design Class (TV) : Director, Storyboard (eps 1-3, 12), Episode Director (eps 1, 12)
Gaki Deka (TV) : Storyboard, Episode Director
Gekijōban Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Gyakushū no Milky Holmes (movie) : Director, Storyboard, Unit Director
Genji Tsuushin Agedama (TV) : Storyboard (12 episodes
eps 2, 6, 8, 14-15, 20, 23, 28, 30, 36, 41, 48
), Episode Director (8 episodes
eps 2, 8, 15, 23, 30, 36, 41, 48
)
Hidari no O'Clock!! (OAV) : Director (Map 2)
Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri (TV) : Storyboard (ep 40)
Hime-chan's Ribbon (TV) : Storyboard (10 episodes
eps 2, 7, 12, 19, 25, 31, 38, 48, 58, 61
), Episode Director (10 episodes
eps 2, 7, 12, 19, 25, 31, 38, 48, 58, 61
)
I'm Gonna Be An Angel (TV) : Storyboard (ep 7), Episode Director (ep 7)
Jewelpet Happiness (TV) : Director, Script (eps 9, 24, 40), Storyboard, Animation Director
Jewelpet Kira☆Deco—! (TV) : Storyboard (eps 27, 40)
Jubei-Chan The Ninja Girl - Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch (TV) : Storyboard (ep 2)
Kodocha (TV) : Storyboard (14 episodes
eps 2, 5-6, 9, 18, 25, 62, 67, 71, 76, 80, 90, 98, 101
), Episode Director (12 episodes
eps 2, 5, 9, 18, 25, 31, 62, 76, 80, 83, 90, 101
)
Leave it to Piyoko! (OAV) : Director, Script (ep 7), Storyboard
Legendz: Yomigaeru Ryūō Densetsu (TV) : Storyboard (eps 17, 44)
Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha (TV) : Storyboard (13 episodes
eps 2, 8, 17, 23, 28, 32, 38, 46, 50, 54, 59, 67, 70
), Episode Director (13 episodes
eps 2, 8, 17, 23, 32, 38, 46, 54, 56, 61, 67, 71, 74
)
A Little Snow Fairy Sugar (TV) : Planning
Little Witch Academia (TV) : Storyboard (ep 4)
Mahou no Angel Sweet Mint (TV) : Storyboard (eps 21, 29, 34), Episode Director (ep 21)
Maid Sama! (TV) : Director, Storyboard (ED; 4 episodes
eps 1, 11, 20, 25
), Episode Director (ED)
Majokko Tsukune-chan (OAV) : Director
Martian Successor Nadesico (TV) : Storyboard (eps 19, 23), Episode Director (eps 19, 25), Assistant Director
Mewkledreamy (TV) : Series Director, Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 1-2, 16, 26, 28, 48
)
Mewkledreamy Mix! (TV) : Series Director, Storyboard (4 episodes
eps 1, 28, 49-50
)
(Les) Misérables - Shōjo Cosette (TV) : Director, Storyboard (7 episodes
eps 1-2, 13, 21, 38, 46, 52
)
Mushi-Shi (TV) : Storyboard (ep 12)
Mushishi: The Next Chapter (TV) : Storyboard (eps 15, 20)
Nagasarete Airantou (TV) : Storyboard (ep 22)
Nanaka 6/17 (TV) : Director, Storyboard (ED; eps 1-2, 12), Episode Director (ep 10), Unit Director (ED)
Nurse Angel Ririka SOS (TV) : Storyboard (6 episodes
eps 2, 8, 16, 24, 31, 34
), Episode Director (7 episodes
eps 2, 8, 16, 24, 31, 34-35
)
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! (TV) : Storyboard (ep 7)
Ojamajo Doremi Na-i-sho (OAV) : Storyboard (ep 11), Episode Director (ep 11)
Ojarumaru (TV) : Storyboard (17 episodes
eps 940, 1035, 1302, 1478, 1482, 1507, 1509, 1539, 1546, 1550, 1560, 1562, 1567, 1577, 1585, 1605, 1657
), Episode Director (9 episodes
eps 1272-1273, 1276, 1491, 1495-1496, 1501, 1504, 1506
)
Orphen: The Revenge (TV) : Storyboard (ep 4)
Ouran High School Host Club (TV) : Storyboard (ep 10)
Parappa the Rapper (TV) : Director, Storyboard (ep 1)
Petit Eva - Evangelion@School (OAV) : Director (eps 10-24), Script (eps 10-24), Storyboard (eps 10-24)
Piace: Watashi no Italian (TV) : Director
PriPara (TV) : Storyboard (ep 13)
(The) Real Ghostbusters (U.S. TV) : Storyboard
(The) Reflection (TV) : Storyboard (ep 4)
Reiwa no Di Gi Charat (TV) : Director
Revolutionary Girl Utena (TV) : Storyboard (ep 21), Episode Director (ep 21)
RPG Densetsu Hepoi (TV) : Storyboard (16 episodes
eps 2, 6, 10, 16-17, 21, 25-26, 30, 32, 36, 38, 42-43, 48, 50
)
Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san (TV) : Storyboard (eps 3, 12), Assistant Director
Sweet Valerian (TV) : Director
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (TV) : Storyboard (ep 8)
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai-Ni-Maku (TV) : Storyboard (ep 3)
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Arsene Karei Naru Yokubō (special) : Director, Storyboard
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Psycho no Aisatsu (special) : Director
Teasing Master Takagi-san (TV 2) : Storyboard (ep 11b), 2D Work (ep 11)
Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku (TV) : Storyboard (3)
Vampire Princess Miyu (TV) : Storyboard (ep 19)

Cast in:
Di Gi Charat Kuchi Kara Bazooka (OAV) as Guy that looks like a dog
Martian Successor Nadesico (TV) as Director Sato
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