Eiji Umehara

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Eiji Umehara

Born January 1, 1982 (age 44)

Eiji Umehara (梅原 英司, Umehara Eiji, born 1982) is a Japanese scriptwriter. He worked for Production I.G, where he was in charge of production progress and production finishing in the finishing department, while also doing literary work. He made his debut as a screenwriter in 2007 with "Yumedamaya Kidan". After leaving Production I.G, he became freelance.

Known For

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of UsPokémon the Movie: The Power of Us · 2018
Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us
7.22018
MovieAnimationFamily
A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it’ll take more than just Satoshi and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction?
Halo LegendsHalo Legends · 2010
Halo Legends
7.32010
MovieAnimationWar
The universe of the Halo video game series is expanded in seven short animated films from Japan's greatest anime directors and studios.
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 2 - The Tragedy of Fuuma Ninja TribeDonten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 2 - The Tragedy of Fuuma Ninja Tribe · 2018
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 2 - The Tragedy of Fuuma Ninja Tribe
7.02018
MovieAnimationAction
Fuma ninja clan is a secret ninja tribe that is waiting for the "Orochi" (gigantic snake) to resurrect for generations. Shirasu and his twin brother Ichiu grew up in this viscous environment and this tells how they become the leaders of the clan.
Peacemaker Kurogane: BeliefPeacemaker Kurogane: Belief · 2018
Peacemaker Kurogane: Belief
6.12018
MovieAnimationHistory
Although traumatized by witnessing the murder of his parents by one of the Choushuu, Ichimura Tetsunosuke's thirst for revenge leads him to desire strength. At the age of 15, Tetsunosuke approached the Shinsengumi, wanting to become one of its members. However, Tetsunosuke lacked the skill, mind, and will to emotionlessly cut down whoever threatened peace and the Shinsengumi. Even with the support of his brother Tatsunosuke and his newfound friends of the Shinsengumi, little did Tetsunosuke know the blood and pain he would have to face being part of this historical group.
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the BattleDonten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle · 2017
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 1 - One Year After the Battle
6.52017
MovieAnimationAction
One year has passed after the great battle against the Orochi (gigantic snake). Tenka Kumo had been paralyzed from the final battle and he took part of the government’s human experiment before the battle. Tenka withdrew himself from society but his younger brothers Soramaru and Chutaro find out the secret past about their older brother.
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 3 - Conspiracy of the MilitaryDonten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 3 - Conspiracy of the Military · 2018
Donten: Laughing Under the Clouds - Gaiden: Chapter 3 - Conspiracy of the Military
6.92018
MovieActionAnimation
The three brothers discover that the human experiment banned after destroying the "Orochi", is still going on to secretly revive the evil snake. They also find out that some ex-members of the Yamainu (the Japanese military unit formed to kill the snake) are behind this conspiracy. The brothers fight together again in a battle against the military.
It Stopped RainingIt Stopped Raining · 2020
It Stopped Raining
7.52020
MovieDramaRomance
A young bioarchaeologist Yukisuke is attracted to a girl Koyomi, who runs a small stand of taiyaki pastry that he often buys. Koyomi is hospitalized, however, by a car accident on a rainy day after they go out together, and wakes up with short term memory loss, where she cannot remember anything beyond the present day. Yukisuke tries to live close to her as before but the lack of collective memory starts to stagger him.
One Day, You Will Reach the SeaOne Day, You Will Reach the Sea · 2022
One Day, You Will Reach the Sea
7.02022
MovieDrama
This work is a 12-year story of Mana, a woman who cannot accept the death of her best friend, staring at her as she tries to step forward while having deep sorrow.

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Shinkalion: Change the WorldShinkalion: Change the World · 2024
Shinkalion: Change the World
4.52024
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Once upon a time, an unidentified enemy, the Unknown, suddenly appeared. The "Super Evolutionary Railway Development Agency," had developed the "Shinkalion," a robot that transforms into a bullet train, as a countermeasure against this threat. "I want to be a cool person who can protect something..." Taisei Oonari, a second-year junior high school student, transfers to Shinkai Gakuen Middle School in search of clues about his older sister who disappeared two years ago. Just then, the Unknown appears for the first time in 10 years. Taisei happens to have a high aptitude value as a Shinkalion pilot, and is forced to make a decision to fight it. What is the true nature of the Unknown and what is its purpose? What is the truth that comes to light at the end of the fight? The story of the boys' determination and growth begins now.

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