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Junichi Kitamura

Junichi Kitamura (北村 淳一 Kitamura Jun'ichi) is a Japanese animator, animation director, storyboard artist and director.

Known For

Initial D Legend 3: DreamInitial D Legend 3: Dream · 2016
Initial D Legend 3: Dream
7.52016
MovieActionAnimation
Takumi Fujiawara has garnered the attention of the street racer Ryousuke Takahashi, leader of the RedSuns. As he prepares for the biggest race in his life, Takumi finds himself trying to juggle his passion for racing with his personal life.
JoJo's Bizarre AdventureJoJo's Bizarre Adventure · 2012
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
8.62012
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Follow the intergenerational feud between the Joestar Family and various forces of evil, the most prominent of which is Dio Brando and his followers.
From Me to You: Kimi ni TodokeFrom Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke · 2009
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke
8.42009
SeriesAnimationDrama
Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.
Parasyte -the maxim-Parasyte -the maxim- · 2014
Parasyte -the maxim-
8.32014
SeriesAnimationDrama
A species of parasitic aliens descends on Earth and quickly infiltrates humanity by entering the brains of vulnerable targets; insatiable beings that gain total control of their host and are capable of transforming themselves to feed on unsuspecting prey. High school student Shinichi Izumi falls victim to one of these parasites, but the creature fails to take over his brain and ends up in his right hand.
SHIROBAKOSHIROBAKO · 2014
SHIROBAKO
7.92014
SeriesAnimationComedy
In a school in northeastern Japan, five friends in the animation club, Aoi, Ema, Shizuka, Misa, and Midori swear to complete a new anime called "Shinbutsu Konkou SHICHIFUKUJIN" with some donuts. Since then, day after day, the five spend all of their time on anime production. The awe of going from rough sketches to animation, and the awkward acting in the after-recording session... The final product was finished at the cultural fair six months later. After they graduated they still pursued animation and swore on some donuts that they would make another anime together.
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side StoryMagia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story · 2020
Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
6.92020
SeriesAnimationMystery
Few people know the truth: the world is safe thanks to the Magical Girls who are forced to slay Witches. Even though these girls are putting their lives on the line for a wish, rumors say they can be saved in Kamihama City. That’s where Iroha Tamaki is headed in search of answers; she can’t remember the wish she made to Kyubey.
Birdy the Mighty: DecodeBirdy the Mighty: Decode · 2008
Birdy the Mighty: Decode
7.12008
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
While pursuing fugitives the Space Federation police officer Birdy Cephon Altera finds herself on Earth.
Catch Me at the Ballpark!Catch Me at the Ballpark! · 2025
Catch Me at the Ballpark!
7.82025
SeriesAnimationComedy
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts.

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Beast TamerBeast Tamer · 2022
Beast Tamer
7.72022
SeriesAnimationComedy
Rein is a Beast Tamer who fights alongside heroes to bring down the Demon King. But one day his comrades declare him useless and kick him out of the party, after which he decides to start a carefree life as an adventurer. During the test he must pass to become an adventurer, he runs into a girl named Kanade who is being attacked by a monster. Rein risks his life to make sure she can escape, but then she brings down the monster in one hit. It turns out that Kanade is from the inordinately powerful tribe of cat people, one of the strongest species! She becomes attracted to his combination of talent and gentle nature and asks: "Would you try to tame me?" Rein forms a contract with the strongest cat-eared girl and starts his new life as an adventurer. The heroes who kicked him out of the party, as well as other stronger species, take notice of his power.

Animation Director

Cells at Work! CODE BLACKCells at Work! CODE BLACK · 2021
Cells at Work! CODE BLACK
8.22021
SeriesAnimationAction & Adventure
Alcohol, smoking, and stress—in the body subjected to these irritants, the cells responsible for maintaining life seem to fight a war that never ends. Due to a severe shortage of workers, Red Blood Cell AA2153 has to quickly learn to deliver oxygen and collect carbon dioxide, even in dangerous conditions. Meanwhile, White Blood Cell U-1196 has to do her part by dealing with germs and viruses during life-threatening situations. In the midst of these crises, they have to work together to keep the body healthy, despite not knowing if their sacrifices will be worthwhile. Cells at Work! Code Black takes a different approach by showing the grittier side of the jobs our cells perform.

Director

Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! · 2015
Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!
6.72015
SeriesComedyAnimation
The Earth Defense Club at Binan High School are a group of boys that do nothing, but be lazy. One day when two of the club members, Atsushi and En, are taking a bath in a bathhouse, a talking pink Wombat appears out of nowhere and requests the two boys to help save the Earth with the power of love. Unfortunately, the bathhouse owner's son, Yumoto sees the wombat and chases after it while saying "Let me fluff you up!". The next day, the two boys and the other two club members, Io and Ryu are met with the pink wombat and suddenly, bracelets appears and clasp onto each of the four members' wrists, as well as Yumoto (who just happened to be nearby) and they are transformed into the Battle Lovers.

Animation Director

Love TyrantLove Tyrant · 2017
Love Tyrant
6.02017
SeriesAnimationComedy
A Kiss Note is a powerful notebook that makes anyone who has their name written together will instantly fall in love if they kiss each other regardless of any circumstances. This magical and very familiar item belongs to an angel named Guri whose job as cupid is to create couples. However, she accidentally writes down Aino Seiji, a regular high school student, and unless he kisses someone, Guri will die. She convinces Seiji to go kiss his crush, Hiyama Akane, the school's popular girl who turns out has even stronger feelings for him, bordering on obsessive and psychotic. Eventually Akane and Seiji come together but not before Guri decides that she likes Seiji as well. What seems awesome to most guys becomes hell for Seiji who just wants a normal relationship with girls.

Supervising Animation Director