Toshifumi Akai

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Toshifumi Akai

Born August 18, 1982 · Osaka, Japan (age 44)

Toshifumi Akai (赤井 俊文, Akai Toshifumi, born August 18, 1982) is a Japanese animator, character designer, director, and animation director born in Osaka. He is affiliated with A-1 Pictures. After graduating from Tokyo Animation Academy (Tokyo Animator Gakuin), he joined Studio Takuranke. He left the company in less than half a year and, after working at Feel and Gainax, he joined A-1 Pictures.

Known For

Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: SolomonFate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon · 2021
Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon
★ 6.92021
MovieAnimationAction
After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future. With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life's limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code. All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation...
THE iDOLM@STER MOVIE: Beyond the Brilliant Future!THE iDOLM@STER MOVIE: Beyond the Brilliant Future! · 2014
THE iDOLM@STER MOVIE: Beyond the Brilliant Future!
★ 6.22014
MovieAnimationDrama
The idols of 765 Production continue on their neverending journey—towards a new stage, towards a bright and shiny future! The girls and their producer have gone through thick and thin, and have stood face to face with all kinds of difficulties. It's time again for the girls to foster their friendship, and through great discipline, they step forward to their starry future.
Black★Rock ShooterBlack★Rock Shooter · 2010
Black★Rock Shooter
★ 6.02010
MovieDramaAnimation
The story of two girls bound in friendship, as well as Black Rock Star's struggle unfolding in another world. But when the two worlds come together... what will happen?
SPY x FAMILYSPY x FAMILY · 2022
SPY x FAMILY
★ 8.52022
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
A spy, an assassin and a telepath come together to pose as a family, each for their own reasons, while hiding their true identities from each other.
Fullmetal Alchemist: BrotherhoodFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood · 2009
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
★ 8.72009
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Disregard for alchemy’s laws ripped half of Edward Elric’s limbs from his body and left his brother Alphonse’s soul clinging to a suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers seek the Philosopher’s Stone. Enemies and allies – the corrupt military, the Homunculi, and foreign alchemists – will alter the Elric brothers course, but their purpose will remain unchanged and their bond unbreakable.
Blue ExorcistBlue Exorcist · 2011
Blue Exorcist
★ 7.82011
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Humans live in the world of Assiah, demons in Gehenna. The two dimensions are not meant to interfere with each other, but demons still possess creatures in Assiah in spite of this. The humans who can fight these demons are known as exorcists. Rin Okumura is a boy who bears the curse of being Satan's illegitimate son. His foster father sacrificed himself to save him from demons. To avenge his foster father's death as well as to prove himself, Rin decides to follow the path of an exorcist and defeat his own father, Satan. To hone his raw skills, Rin enters True Cross Academy to train with other exorcist candidates.
Gurren LagannGurren Lagann · 2007
Gurren Lagann
★ 8.22007
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
When a young laborer escapes to the world aboveground, he discovers a violent land in which humans battle robots controlled by a power-hungry noble.
Soul EaterSoul Eater · 2008
Soul Eater
★ 7.82008
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Set in the Shinigami technical school for weapon meisters, the series revolves around 3 groups of each a weapon meister and a human weapon. Trying to make the latter a "Death Scythe" which is the highest title for a weapon and thus fit for use by the Shinigami, they must collect the souls of 99 evil humans and 1 witch. Maka & Soul Eater, Black Star & Tsubaki, and Death the Kid with Patty and Liz Thompson are the characters Soul Eater revolves around. Besides taking the time to gather souls, these students of Shibusen defend Death City from some of the most powerful of creatures while still attending school and trying to become stronger.

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Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: SolomonFate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon · 2021
Fate/Grand Order Final Singularity – Grand Temple of Time: Solomon
★ 6.92021
MovieAnimationAction
After battling their way through all seven Singularities, the Chaldea Security Organization has finally arrived at the endpoint of the Grand Order: The Final Singularity, Grand Temple of Time: Solomon. Now is the time to defeat the root of all evil, Solomon, the King of Mages. Now is the time to reclaim the future. With the final operation looming large, Romani Archaman considers the choices he will soon have to make, Mash Kyrielight dwells on life's limitations, and Fujimaru prepares to receive a new Mystic Code. All their many encounters have led to this moment as Fujimaru and Mash at last embark on their final operation...

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