Hideaki Anno

Directing

Hideaki Anno

Born 1960-05-22 · Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan

Hideaki Anno (born May 22, 1960 in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese animation and film director. Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. His style has come to be defined by the touches of superflatism and postmodernism that he injects into his work, as well as the thorough portrayal of characters' thoughts and emotions, often through unconventional sequences incorporating psychoanalysis and emotional deconstruction of these characters. He married comics artist Moyoco Anno in 27 April 2002. Anime directed by Anno that have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award have been Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water in 1990, Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1995 and 1996, and The End of Evangelion in 1997. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hideaki Anno, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Shin Godzilla poster
7.2

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

Shin Godzilla

2016

The Wind Rises poster
7.8

A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.

The Wind Rises

2013

Shin Ultraman poster
7.5

The Japanese government sets up a special task force to fight the giant creatures suddenly appearing across the country. Soon, the squad unexpectedly meets a giant silver humanoid who starts appearing every time a space monster attacks!

Shin Ultraman

2022

Cutie Honey poster
6.3

When Honey's uncle gets kidnapped by the evil criminal gang known as "Panther Claw," she must use her magical powers of transformation to save him. Meanwhile the same crime group has been responsible for a number of other crime sprees across Tokyo. In the process, Honey teams up with the seemingly cold police woman Natsuko Aki and hot shot journalist Seiji Hayami as well as battle the four "claws" of the Panther Claw gang to save her uncle and the rest of the city.

Cutie Honey

2004

Death Kappa poster
4.6

When military experiments go haywire and trigger an atomic bomb, the consequences are of epic proportions. A monster arrives in the midst of the nuclear fallout, and Japan's defenses are helpless against it. Mankind's only savior is an irradiated water goblin from Japanese folklore called the "Death Kappa." The two rival monsters must go head-to-head in the ultimate battle between good and evil!

Death Kappa

2010

The Taste of Tea poster
7.6

A spell of time in the life of the five-piece Haruno family in rural Tochigi Prefecture. Yoshiko is not an ordinary housewife, instead working on an animated film project. Uncle Ayano, a successful music producer, is looking to get his head together after living in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Sachiko is concerned with why she seems to be followed by a giant version of herself. As the lazy days pass by, each member of the family is followed in a series of episodic vignettes.

The Taste of Tea

2004

Sakuran poster
6.5

Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and live life as she pleased.

Sakuran

2006

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN poster
NR

The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

2026

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness poster
7.6

Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

2013

Japan Sinks poster
5.6

In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.

Japan Sinks

2006

Last Letter poster
7.0

It is only at their sister's and mother's funeral when a woman meets her niece after many years. The niece is now a grown girl. The sister takes on the task of informing the deceased's friends of the death while the daughter cannot bring herself to symbolically accept the demise of her mother. In the midst of all this an old flame messages the sister to say he is still in love with her, but is he messaging the living sister or the dead one?

Last Letter

2020

Funky Forest: The First Contact poster
6.5

An outrageous collection of surreal, short attention span non-sequiturs largely revolving around Guitar Brother, his randy older sibling, and the pair's portly Caucasian brother.

Funky Forest: The First Contact

2005

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning poster
6.5

A promotional VHS tape showing clips from the first few episodes of Evangelion before the series was released.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning

1995

Welcome to the Quiet Room poster
6.8

28 year old freelance writer Sakura Asuka wakes up tied in a white room. The white room is a protected room located in an isolated ward of a psychiatric hospital. Sakura first became unconscious because of heavy alcohol use and a druge overdose. She’s confined in the single room because of her high risk of committing suicide. Sakura tried to talk to the nurses and doctors but they didn’t listen to her. Under the circumstances another patient Miki, who suffers from an eating disorder, leads her to understand the unknown world. But, Sakura is looking for the way to get back to the real world as soon as possible.

Welcome to the Quiet Room

2007

Otakus in Love poster
6.1

Live-action adaptation of a madcap manga about art, opposites, love and a whole lot of cosplay.

Otakus in Love

2004

Making of Cutie Honey poster
NR

Behind the scenes of the 2004 film "Cutie Honey". Extra on Blu-ray Box.

Making of Cutie Honey

2004

Ichikei's Crow The Movie poster
6.6

No synopsis available yet.

Ichikei's Crow The Movie

2023

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion poster
8.4

EVANGELION is coming to an end. NHK spent 4 years with exclusive access to director Hideaki Anno, documenting the creative process behind the final EVANGELION: 3.0+1.0 THRICE UPON A TIME. For the first time, the camera is allowed inside Anno's studio. The documentary attempts to capture why master filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (STUDIO GHIBLI) describes him as one who sheds blood for his films.

Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion

2021

Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman poster
6.0

The final fan-made Ultraman short film directed by Hideaki Anno. Based on The Return of Ultraman series.

Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman

1983

Frog River poster
NR

Record shop clerk and aspiring DJ Tsutomu searches for his masculinity when challenged to a kendo duel.

Frog River

2002

The Revolutionary Animator Kanada Yoshinori poster
NR

MAG・ネット is a television program aired on NHK which delves into the realm of otaku culture on a weekly basis. They cover a wide range of things, from seiyuu, games, animators, manga artists, etc and do a very good job creating a professional and illuminating weekly documentary. This is a special on the work and life of japanese master animator Yoshinori "Iko" Kanada.

The Revolutionary Animator Kanada Yoshinori

2010

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version) poster
8.5

A live-action short film following Asuka and Misato from "Evangelion" as ordinary people outside of the universe of Evangelion.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)

2003

Abunai Deka Forever The Movie poster
8.8

Taka and Yuji are searching for a mercenary for the international terrorist organization "The Network" when the head of its branch arrives in Yokohama to carry out Operation Heat Storm.

Abunai Deka Forever The Movie

1998

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness poster
7.8

A promotional video for the film “Death and Rebirth.” Released on January 25, 1997, it contains an overview of the series’ plot, cast interviews, a music video for “Soul’s Refrain,” and several trailers for the film.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness

1997

Behind the camera

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion poster
8.3

SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion poster
8.3

SEELE orders an all-out attack on NERV, aiming to destroy the Evas before Gendo can advance his own plans for the Human Instrumentality Project. Shinji is pushed to the limits of his sanity as he is forced to decide the fate of humanity.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion

1997

Shin Godzilla poster
7.2

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

Shin Godzilla

2016

Shin Godzilla poster
7.2

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

Shin Godzilla

2016

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time poster
8.2

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

2021

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time poster
8.2

In the aftermath of the Fourth Impact, stranded without their Evangelions, Shinji, Asuka and Rei find refuge in one of the rare pockets of humanity that still exist on the ruined planet Earth. There, each lives a life far different from their days as an Evangelion pilot. However, the danger to the world is far from over. A new impact is looming on the horizon—one that will prove to be the true end of Evangelion.

Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time

2021

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone poster
7.6

After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

2007

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone poster
7.6

After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

2007

Shin Ultraman poster
7.5

The Japanese government sets up a special task force to fight the giant creatures suddenly appearing across the country. Soon, the squad unexpectedly meets a giant silver humanoid who starts appearing every time a space monster attacks!

Shin Ultraman

2022

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo poster
7.2

Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world.

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

2012

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo poster
7.2

Fourteen years after Third Impact, Shinji Ikari awakens to a world he does not remember. He hasn't aged. Much of Earth is laid in ruins, NERV has been dismantled, and people who he once protected have turned against him. Befriending the enigmatic Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji continues the fight against the angels and realizes the fighting is far from over, even when it could be against his former allies. The characters' struggles continue amidst the battles against the angels and each other, spiraling down to what could inevitably be the end of the world.

Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

2012

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth poster
7.4

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth poster
7.4

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1997

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance poster
7.8

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance poster
7.8

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

2009

Cutie Honey poster
6.3

When Honey's uncle gets kidnapped by the evil criminal gang known as "Panther Claw," she must use her magical powers of transformation to save him. Meanwhile the same crime group has been responsible for a number of other crime sprees across Tokyo. In the process, Honey teams up with the seemingly cold police woman Natsuko Aki and hot shot journalist Seiji Hayami as well as battle the four "claws" of the Panther Claw gang to save her uncle and the rest of the city.

Cutie Honey

2004

Cutie Honey poster
6.3

When Honey's uncle gets kidnapped by the evil criminal gang known as "Panther Claw," she must use her magical powers of transformation to save him. Meanwhile the same crime group has been responsible for a number of other crime sprees across Tokyo. In the process, Honey teams up with the seemingly cold police woman Natsuko Aki and hot shot journalist Seiji Hayami as well as battle the four "claws" of the Panther Claw gang to save her uncle and the rest of the city.

Cutie Honey

2004

Shin Kamen Rider poster
7.0

A man forced to bear power and stripped of humanity. A woman skeptical of happiness. Takeshi Hongo, an Augmentation made by SHOCKER, and Ruriko Midorikawa, a rebel of the organization, escape while fighting off assassins. What’s justice? What’s evil? Will this violence end? Despite his power, Hongo tries to remain human. Along with freedom, Ruriko has regained a heart. What paths will they choose?

Shin Kamen Rider

2023

Shin Kamen Rider poster
7.0

A man forced to bear power and stripped of humanity. A woman skeptical of happiness. Takeshi Hongo, an Augmentation made by SHOCKER, and Ruriko Midorikawa, a rebel of the organization, escape while fighting off assassins. What’s justice? What’s evil? Will this violence end? Despite his power, Hongo tries to remain human. Along with freedom, Ruriko has regained a heart. What paths will they choose?

Shin Kamen Rider

2023

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening poster
8.0

A short film celebrating the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion starring both the original and Rebuild iterations of Asuka. The short comedically explores alternate timelines, with Rebuild Asuka helping her original counterpart make some wishes come true.

EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening

2026

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² poster
6.8

A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

1998

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² poster
6.8

A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²

1998

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- poster
7.7

High-school student Amate Yuzuriha lives peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. But when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. Theatrical compilation of the first few episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

2025

Revival of Evangelion poster
7.7

Revival of Evangelion is a re-edit of the Neon Genesis Evangelion films , released in 1998. It consists of Evangelion: Death (which was essentially a clip show that summarized the entire regular series) and The End of Evangelion , re-edited together to make a version that tells the entire story of Evangelion. It is considered to be the final form of the Evangelion films.

Revival of Evangelion

1998