Portrait of Kunihiko Yuyama

Directing

Kunihiko Yuyama

Career

Active from 1979 to 2024, busiest in 1999 and 2006 with 4 main titles each.

Average score
GoodWatch score60/100
Highest rated
Poster for Plawres Sanshiro
Plawres Sanshiro
GoodWatch score86/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 39 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.6 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 1.9 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.4 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.8 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.7 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Kunihiko Yuyama Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Contemporary Realism
    0.6, average 5.4
  • Social Commentary
    2.1, average 4.9
  • Class & Capitalism
    0.7, average 3.3
  • Psychological
    2.9, average 5.5

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Family-Friendly 10
  • Action-Packed 10
  • Pokémon Adventure 9
  • Nostalgic 9
  • Friendship 7
  • Adventure 7
  • Friendship Themes 5
  • Mythical Creatures 5
  • Pokemon 5
  • Anime 5
  • Pokémon Universe 4
  • Friendship & Teamwork 4

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

74
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

3 titles · average score 64
Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang
Pokesmonseuteo: Seongdojibang Iyagi, Choejongjang (2024)

Director

A Ripple in Time
A Ripple in Time (2022)

Director

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
GoodWatch score 64

Animation Supervisor

2010s

21 titles · average score 58
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution (2019)
GoodWatch score 49

Director, Writer

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
GoodWatch score 49

Storyboard Artist, Director

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
GoodWatch score 61

Director

Rudolf the Black Cat
Rudolf the Black Cat (2016)
GoodWatch score 64

Director

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
GoodWatch score 58

Director

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
GoodWatch score 59

Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key?
Pokémon: Pikachu, What's This Key? (2014)

Director

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
GoodWatch score 53

Storyboard Artist, Director

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
GoodWatch score 57

Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Pokémon the Movie: Black - Victini and Reshiram (2011)
GoodWatch score 59

Director

Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Pokémon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom (2011)
GoodWatch score 60

Director

Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010)
GoodWatch score 63

Director, Storyboard Artist

2000s

28 titles · average score 59
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
GoodWatch score 66

Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
GoodWatch score 63

Director

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
GoodWatch score 67

Director, Storyboard

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
GoodWatch score 63

Storyboard Artist, Director

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (2006)
GoodWatch score 58

Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
GoodWatch score 72

Storyboard Artist, Director

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004)
GoodWatch score 65

Director, Storyboard Artist

Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish Maker (2003)
GoodWatch score 61

Director, Other

Pokémon Heroes
Pokémon Heroes (2002)
GoodWatch score 44

Director

Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever (2001)
GoodWatch score 41

Director

Pokémon 3: The Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie (2000)
GoodWatch score 40

Director, Screenplay

Pikachu & Pichu
Pikachu & Pichu (2000)
GoodWatch score 61

Director

1990s

13 titles · average score 60
Pokémon the Movie 2000
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)
GoodWatch score 44

Director

Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure (1999)
GoodWatch score 60

Director

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2 (1999)

Director

The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin (1999)
GoodWatch score 77

Director

Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
GoodWatch score 49

Director, Storyboard Artist

Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Vacation (1998)
GoodWatch score 63

Director

Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Pokémon: Pikachu's Winter Vacation (1998)

Director

New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning
New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer's Beginning (1996)
GoodWatch score 62

Director

Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories
Minky Momo: Station of Your Memories (1994)

Director

Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams (1993)

Director

Appleland Story
Appleland Story (1992)

Director

Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda
Fantastic Adventure of Yohko: Leda (1991)
GoodWatch score 66

Director, Screenplay

1980s

9 titles · average score 65
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (1989)

Director

Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure
Time-Patrol Bon: Fujiko F. Fujio Anime Special - SF Adventure (1989)

Director

The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis (1987)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show · as 导演

TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff (1987)

Director

The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask
The Three Musketeers: Pilot Episode - The Man in the Iron Mask (1987)

Director

Windaria
Windaria (1986)
GoodWatch score 68

Director

Roots Search
Roots Search (1986)
GoodWatch score 50

Supervising Producer

GoShogun: The Time Étranger
GoShogun: The Time Étranger (1985)
GoodWatch score 69

Director

GoShogun
GoShogun (1982)

Screenplay, Director