Directing

Jun Kamiya

Jun Kamiya (神谷 純, also かみやじゅん, Kamiya Jun) is a Japanese anime director and animator. He currently lives in Fuchu City, Tokyo. He debuted as an animator under Nippon Animation. He left the company because he wanted to pursue directing and moved to Studio Toto. Since then, he has mainly been involved in Studio Pierrot work.

Known For

Seikima II - Humane SocietySeikima II - Humane Society · 1992
Seikima II - Humane Society
4.01992
MovieAnimationAction
Seikima II was a real-life Japanese heavy-metal band. Full of kabuki makeup, songs about sacrifice and satanic destruction, and a public persona of devilish evil. The OVA purports to tell the backstory of the band, which, according to its publicity, was composed of actual demons (akuma) from the parallel dimension Makai. In the OVA, five vicious demons (the five band members), led by Demon Kogure (the lead singer), are plotting the destruction of humanity. The only effective opposition comes from the saintly Rosa, who is actually the reformed war goddess Freyja in disguise. The demons attempt to activate their ultimate weapon, the Tower of Babel, before Rosa can complete her counter weapon, the Tower of Cain.
Girl from PhantasiaGirl from Phantasia · 1993
Girl from Phantasia
5.91993
MovieAnimationComedy
Akihiro is a teenage boy with fantasies. He's about to have date with his girlfriend Miyuki when he finds a strange carpet on his way home. Home, a pretty and over-energetic girl named Malon appears from the carpet. She tells Akihiro about the world of Phantasia and wants to live with Akihiro. But even if Akihiro loves pretty girls, he becomes angry with Malon's magical powers and drives her away. The maniac wizard, Roll, who wants to kill Malon, doesn't help at all.
Blue Seed 1.5Blue Seed 1.5 · 1996
Blue Seed 1.5
1.01996
MovieComedyRomance
A two-episode retelling of the Blue Seed storyline with one episode from Momiji's point of view and the other from Kusanagi's.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story INadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I · 1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991
MovieAnimationAction
The first specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.
Mega Monster Rush: Ultra Frontier - Dino-Tank HuntingMega Monster Rush: Ultra Frontier - Dino-Tank Hunting · 2013
Mega Monster Rush: Ultra Frontier - Dino-Tank Hunting
2013
MovieActionScience Fiction
Short CGI movie, double-billed with Ultraman Ginga Theater Special.
A Penguin's Troubles Movie: Blue Bird of Happiness' ApologyA Penguin's Troubles Movie: Blue Bird of Happiness' Apology · 2009
A Penguin's Troubles Movie: Blue Bird of Happiness' Apology
2009
MovieAdventureAnimation
The penguin has to save the world yet again
KICKS AND PUNKKICKS AND PUNK · 2024
KICKS AND PUNK
4.02024
MovieScience FictionAnimation
In a future city where there is no need to walk, Nike, a punky outcast girl, runs through in search of a legendary pair of sneakers. Chased by the cyber police, she runs into a woman quite the opposite of her. A new story begins to unfold…
Naruto ShippūdenNaruto Shippūden · 2007
Naruto Shippūden
8.52007
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
After 2 and a half years Naruto finally returns to his village of Konoha, and sets about putting his ambitions to work. It will not be easy though as he has amassed a few more dangerous enemies, in the likes of the shinobi organization; Akatsuki.

Filmography

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Seikima II - Humane SocietySeikima II - Humane Society · 1992
Seikima II - Humane Society
4.01992
MovieAnimationAction
Seikima II was a real-life Japanese heavy-metal band. Full of kabuki makeup, songs about sacrifice and satanic destruction, and a public persona of devilish evil. The OVA purports to tell the backstory of the band, which, according to its publicity, was composed of actual demons (akuma) from the parallel dimension Makai. In the OVA, five vicious demons (the five band members), led by Demon Kogure (the lead singer), are plotting the destruction of humanity. The only effective opposition comes from the saintly Rosa, who is actually the reformed war goddess Freyja in disguise. The demons attempt to activate their ultimate weapon, the Tower of Babel, before Rosa can complete her counter weapon, the Tower of Cain.

Director

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story INadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I · 1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
1991
MovieAnimationAction
The first specially edited memorial episode featuring Jean’s narration. This is a breath-taking sea adventure action animation. The story centers on a series of critical battles by the indestructible submarine, Nautilus and the conflict between Captain Nemo and the Gargoyle. It’s a shorter, more streamlined version of Nadia called "The Nautilus Story", which all but eliminates the filler arc and concentrates on the struggle between Nemo and Gargoyle. Some scenes in the more pivotal episodes are cut as well. The compilation series was made by Hideaki Anno, who was said to have been dissatisfied with the final result of the TV show. The Nautilus Story was only released in Japan on VHS and laserdisc.

Director

Key the Metal IdolKey the Metal Idol · 1994
Key the Metal Idol
5.41994
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather Dr. Murao Mima passes away, he leaves her a dying message, telling her that she can become a real girl if she is able to make thirty thousand friends. Thus, Key moves from the quiet Mamio Valley to the busy streets of Tokyo, where she soon runs into her childhood friend Sakura Kuriyagawa. Key quickly becomes enamored with idol singer Miho Utsuse and wonders if becoming a singer will allow her to make the amount of friends needed for her to become human. But Miho carries a ominous secret: she is connected to Jinsaku Ajou, an old rival of Dr. Mima trying to make new a breakthrough in robotic weaponry. As Key works to become a real girl, Ajou sets a dangerous plan into action, and it turns out there's much more to Key than meets the eye.

Storyboard Artist