Portrait of Kazuchika Kise

Visual Effects

Kazuchika Kise

Career

Active from 2011 to 2023, with up to 2 main titles a year.

Average score
GoodWatch score68/100
Highest rated
Poster for Welcome to the Ballroom
Welcome to the Ballroom
GoodWatch score76/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 88 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 6.0 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.1 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.5 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 7.4 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Kazuchika Kise Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    1.7, average 5.4
  • Cringe Humor
    1.1, average 2.2
  • Showbiz
    0.2, average 1.2
  • Situational Comedy
    1.9, average 2.7

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Dystopian Future 4
  • Philosophical Themes 4
  • Techno-Thriller 3
  • Complex Narrative 3
  • Tactical Espionage 2
  • Visually Striking 2
  • Cyberpunk Action 2
  • Coming-of-Age Journey 2
  • Political Intrigue 2
  • Cyberpunk Thriller 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

75
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

13 titles Β· average score 73
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi
Made in Abyss: Mezameru Shinpi (2026)

Character Designer

Sekiro: No Defeat
Sekiro: No Defeat (2026)
GoodWatch score 82

Key Animation

ZAN (pilot movie)
ZAN (pilot movie) (2026)

Prop Designer, Key Animation

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1 (2026)

Character Designer

VIRGIN PUNK Clockwork Girl
VIRGIN PUNK Clockwork Girl (2025)
GoodWatch score 71

Animation Director, Key Animation

The Klutzy Witch: Fuuka and the Dark Witch
The Klutzy Witch: Fuuka and the Dark Witch (2023)

Animation Director, Second Unit Director

Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (2021)
GoodWatch score 87

Key Animation

The Deer King
The Deer King (2021)
GoodWatch score 63

Key Animation

Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 2 Paladin; Agateram (2021)
GoodWatch score 65

Key Animation, Character Designer

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul
Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020)
GoodWatch score 81

Character Designer

Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram (2020)
GoodWatch score 64

Second Unit Director, Supervising Animation Director

High School Fleet Movie
High School Fleet Movie (2020)

Key Animation

2010s

23 titles Β· average score 70
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game
Kuroko's Basketball the Movie: Last Game (2017)
GoodWatch score 78

Key Animation

Your Name.
Your Name. (2016)
GoodWatch score 88

Animation Director

Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie
Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2015)
GoodWatch score 67

Director, Key Animation

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 5: Pyrophoric Cult (2015)
GoodWatch score 66

Director

Boruto: Naruto the Movie
Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)
GoodWatch score 76

Key Animation

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears (2014)
GoodWatch score 68

Storyboard Artist, Character Designer

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 4: Ghost Stands Alone (2014)
GoodWatch score 70

Director, Key Animation

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost Pain (2013)
GoodWatch score 68

Key Animation, Character Designer

Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers
Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 2: Ghost Whispers (2013)
GoodWatch score 69

Director

A Letter to Momo
A Letter to Momo (2012)
GoodWatch score 71

Key Animation

PokΓ©mon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
PokΓ©mon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
GoodWatch score 58

Key Animation

Drawer Hobs
Drawer Hobs (2011)

Story, Director

2000s

15 titles Β· average score 65
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)
GoodWatch score 72

Key Animation

Eden of the East Movie I: The King of Eden
Eden of the East Movie I: The King of Eden (2009)
GoodWatch score 67

Animation Director

The Sky Crawlers
The Sky Crawlers (2008)
GoodWatch score 73

Key Animation

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)
GoodWatch score 69

Key Animation, Animation Director

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society (2007)
GoodWatch score 76

Key Animation

Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea (2006)
GoodWatch score 50

Key Animation

xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream
xxxHOLiC The Movie: A Midsummer Night's Dream (2005)
GoodWatch score 70

Animation Director, Character Designer

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)
GoodWatch score 71

Supervising Animator, Key Animation

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2001)
GoodWatch score 72

Key Animation

Sakura Wars: The Movie
Sakura Wars: The Movie (2001)
GoodWatch score 48

Animation Director

Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire (2000)
GoodWatch score 55

Sound Editor, Animation Director

Escaflowne: The Movie
Escaflowne: The Movie (2000)
GoodWatch score 57

Key Animation

1990s

21 titles Β· average score 71
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999)
GoodWatch score 65

Prop Designer

EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)Β²
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)Β² (1998)
GoodWatch score 67

Animation Director

Revival of Evangelion
Revival of Evangelion (1998)
GoodWatch score 77

Animation Director

Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998)
GoodWatch score 71

Key Animation

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997)
GoodWatch score 89

Animation Director

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth (1997)
GoodWatch score 74

Animation Director

Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
GoodWatch score 84

Animation Supervisor, Layout

Darkside Blues
Darkside Blues (1994)
GoodWatch score 53

Key Animation

Patlabor 2: The Movie
Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993)
GoodWatch score 79

Animation Director

Talking Head
Talking Head (1992)
GoodWatch score 69

Animation

The Weathering Continent
The Weathering Continent (1992)
GoodWatch score 57

Key Animation

Roujin Z
Roujin Z (1991)
GoodWatch score 68

Key Animation

1980s

3 titles Β· average score 73
Patlabor: The Movie
Patlabor: The Movie (1989)
GoodWatch score 73

Animation Director, Key Animation

Zillion: Burning Night
Zillion: Burning Night (1988)

Key Animation, Animation Director

Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-III Seal 2000
Blue Comet SPT Layzner: Act-III Seal 2000 (1986)

Key Animation