Kunihiko Yuyama

Directing • 116 Credits

Biography

Kunihiko Yuyama (湯山 邦彦, Yuyama Kunihiko; born October 15, 1952) is a Japanese director best known for his work on the Pokémon anime franchise. He also directed Magical Princess Minky Momo, Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko, The Three Musketeers Anime, Ushio and Tora, Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning, Plawres Sanshiro, Slayers Return, Slayers Great, and Wedding Peach. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kunihiko Yuyama, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .

🎬 Directed Titles (75)

Directorial Filmography
Pokémon: The First Movie

Pokémon: The First Movie

1998 ⭐ 3.5
Pokémon the Movie 2000

Pokémon the Movie 2000

1999 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

2017 ⭐ 3.5
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon 4Ever

Pokémon 4Ever

2001 ⭐ 3.2
Pokémon Heroes

Pokémon Heroes

2002 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

2005 ⭐ 3.5
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

2007 ⭐ 3.5
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

2009 ⭐ 3.5
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

2015 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker

2003 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

2004 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions

2010 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

2006 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

2016 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom

2011 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

2014 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

2012 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram

2011 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

2013 ⭐ 3.2
Pikachu's Vacation

Pikachu's Vacation

1998 ⭐ 3.3
Rudolf the Black Cat

Rudolf the Black Cat

2016 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure

1999 ⭐ 3.1
Pikachu & Pichu

Pikachu & Pichu

2000 ⭐ 3.1
Windaria

Windaria

1986 ⭐ 3.3
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin

The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin

1999 ⭐ 3.9
Pikachu's PikaBoo

Pikachu's PikaBoo

2001 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!

Pokémon Chronicles: The Legend of Thunder!

2001 ⭐ 3.0
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening

2013 ⭐ 3.4
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning

New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning

1996 ⭐ 2.7
Pokémon: Gotta Dance!

Pokémon: Gotta Dance!

2003 ⭐ 3.3
Camp Pikachu

Camp Pikachu

2002 ⭐ 3.0
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2

1999 ⭐ 3.0
Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

1991 ⭐ 3.3
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!

2006 ⭐ 2.6
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends

Pokémon: Eevee & Friends

2013 ⭐ 3.5
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

1989 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?

Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?

2014 ⭐ 3.2
Ushio and Tora

Ushio and Tora

1992 ⭐ 3.4
GoShogun: The Time Étranger

GoShogun: The Time Étranger

1985 ⭐ 3.5
Weather Report Girl

Weather Report Girl

1995 ⭐ 2.2
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time and Darkness

2009 ⭐ 3.2
Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade

2012 ⭐ 3.5
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

1987 ⭐ 3.8
Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries

Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries

2012 ⭐ 2.9
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation

1998 ⭐ 3.5
GoShogun

GoShogun

1981 ⭐ 3.4
Pikachu's Ice Adventure

Pikachu's Ice Adventure

2008 ⭐ 3.1
Pikachu's Island Adventure

Pikachu's Island Adventure

2006 ⭐ 2.7
Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure

Pikachu's Big Mysterious Adventure

2010 ⭐ 3.5
Pikachu's Ghost Carnival

Pikachu's Ghost Carnival

2005 ⭐ 3.3
Pikachu's Sparkle Search!

Pikachu's Sparkle Search!

2009 ⭐ 3.4
Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story

Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story

2011 ⭐ 3.5
Pikachu's Summer Festival

Pikachu's Summer Festival

2004 ⭐ 3.1
GoShogun

GoShogun

1982 ⭐ 3.3
Pikachu's Exploration Club

Pikachu's Exploration Club

2007 ⭐ 2.5
Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001

Pichu & Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2001

2000 ⭐ 3.4
Plawres Sanshiro

Plawres Sanshiro

1983 ⭐ 4.3
Pokémon 4D: Picachu's Ocean Adventure

Pokémon 4D: Picachu's Ocean Adventure

2006 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!

Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew!

2005 ⭐ 3.3
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams

Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams

1993 ⭐ 3.4
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

2007 ⭐ 2.9
Pokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon

Pokemon: Hoopa, The Mischief of Pokemon

2015 ⭐ 3.6
A Ripple in Time

A Ripple in Time

2022 ⭐ 3.0
Appleland Story

Appleland Story

1992 ⭐ 1.5
Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure

Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure

1989 ⭐ 2.5
Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories

Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories

1994 ⭐ 3.8
The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask

The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask

1987 ⭐ 4.9
Josephina the Whale

Josephina the Whale

1979 ⭐ 3.5
TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff

TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff

1987 ⭐ 2.5
Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater

Ushio and Tora: Comically Deformed Theater

1993 ⭐ 2.0
Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang

Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang

2024
ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター

ポケットモンスター めざせポケモンマスター

2023

✍️ Written & Story Credits (6)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Pokémon 3: The Movie

Pokémon 3: The Movie

2000 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution

2019 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Wedding Peach

Wedding Peach

1995 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda

1991 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Weather Report Girl

Weather Report Girl

1995 ⭐ 2.2
Writer
GoShogun

GoShogun

1982 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay

🎭 Acting Roles (1)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis

1987 ⭐ 3.8
as 导演