Visual Effects
Naoki Kobayashi
20 films
Bio
Kobayashi Naoki (小林直樹) is a Japanese animator and director. Naoki joined Khara after graduating from NEEC vocational school, following this, he was recruited into Studio Pierrot by Hiroyuki Yamashita working primarily for 'Naruto Shippuden' as an in-between artist before making a high profile key animation debut for the show in 2013. He became known for his sharp illustration skills and ability as an action animator, conveying swift motion and utilizing heavy smears with a great understanding of fight choreography. He now works as a freelance animator almost exclusively for anime films.
Filmography
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Key Animation
Your Name.
Key Animation
Suzume
Key Animation
Weathering with You
Key Animation
Belle
Key Animation
The Last: Naruto the Movie
Key Animation
Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Animation Director
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
Key Animation
The Colors Within
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur
Key Animation
Inu-Oh
Key Animation
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale
Animation Director