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Cinematographer
Hisao Shirai
Born December 12, 1946 in Saitama, Japan
Died April 28, 2019
Known for
My Neighbor Totoro
1988
Ghost in the Shell
1995
Perfect Blue
1998
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
1997
Pokémon: The First Movie
1998
Elfen Lied
2004
Only Yesterday
1991
Fighting Spirit
2000
Filmography
2013
Pokémon: Eevee & Friends
Film
Director of Photography
2008
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Film
Director of Photography
2007
Saiyuki Reload: Burial
Series
Director of Photography
2006
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Film
Director of Photography
2006
Himawari!
Series
Director of Photography
2004
Elfen Lied
Series
Director of Photography
2004
Mezzo DSA
Series
Director of Photography
2003
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
Film
Director of Photography
2003
Gungrave
Series
Director of Photography
2003
Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Film
Director of Photography
2003
The Galaxy Railways
Series
Director of Photography
2003
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
Film
Director of Photography
2002
Millennium Actress
Film
Director of Photography
2002
Pokémon Heroes
Film
Director of Photography
2002
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Film
Camera Supervisor
2002
Patlabor WXIII the Movie
Film
Director of Photography
2002
Witch Hunter Robin
Series
Director of Photography
2002
Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
Series
Director of Photography
2001
Pokémon 4Ever
Film
Director of Photography
2001
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Film
Director of Photography
2001
X
Series
Director of Photography
2001
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Fighting Spirit
Series
Director of Photography
2000
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Leave it to Kero!
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Argento Soma
Series
Director of Photography
2000
Crest of the Stars: Birth
Film
Director of Photography
2000
Space Travelers: The Animation
Film
Director of Photography
1999
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Film
Director of Photography
1999
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Film
Director of Photography
1999
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Film
Director of Photography
1999
Crest of the Stars
Series
Director of Photography
1999
Infinite Ryvius
Series
Director of Photography
1998
Perfect Blue
Film
Director of Photography
1998
Pokémon: The First Movie
Film
Director of Photography
1998
Cardcaptor Sakura
Series
Director of Photography
1998
TRIGUN
Series
Director of Photography
1998
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Film
Director of Photography
1998
Spriggan
Film
Director of Photography
1998
Pikachu's Vacation
Film
Director of Photography
1998
Revival of Evangelion
Film
Director of Photography
1998
Master Keaton
Series
Director of Photography
1998
Legend of Basara
Series
Director of Photography
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Film
Director of Photography
1997
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Film
Director of Photography
1997
Vampire Princess Miyu
Series
Director of Photography
1997
Hyper Speed GranDoll
Series
Director of Photography
1996
Armitage III: Poly Matrix
Film
Director of Photography
1996
M.D. Geist II: Death Force
Film
Director of Photography
1996
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Series
Director of Photography
1995
Ghost in the Shell
Film
Director of Photography
1995
Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Film
Camera Production Assistant
1995
Armitage III
Series
Director of Photography
1995
Saber Marionette R
Series
Director of Photography
1994
Phantom Quest Corp.
Series
Director of Photography
1994
Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory
Film
Director of Photography
1994
Wild 7: Biker Knights
Film
Director of Photography
1993
Akuemon
Film
Director of Photography
1993
Miracle Girls
Series
Director of Photography
1992
Comet in Moominland
Film
Director of Photography
1992
Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown
Film
Director of Photography
1991
Only Yesterday
Film
Director of Photography
1991
Flaming Rugby Boy: Dodge Danpei
Series
Director of Photography
1991
Adachi-ga Hara
Film
Director of Photography
1991
Slow Step
Series
Director of Photography
1991
Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge
Film
Director of Photography
1991
Moonlight Pierce
Film
Director of Photography
1990
Moomin
Series
Director of Photography
1990
Crying Freeman 3: Shades of Death, Part 2
Film
Director of Photography
1989
Alfred J. Kwak
Series
Director of Photography
1989
Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1
Film
Director of Photography
1988
My Neighbor Totoro
Film
Director of Photography
1988
Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer
Film
Director of Photography
1988
Space Family Carlvinson
Film
Director of Photography
1986
California Crisis: Gun Salvo
Film
Camera Production Assistant
1984
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Film
Director of Photography
1983
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Film
Director of Photography