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Hideki Araki

Araki Hideki is an animator, animation supervisor and character designer. In recent years he has been working exclusively on 18+ titles, where he also took over as director additionally to his usual work.

Known For

Patema InvertedPatema Inverted · 2013
Patema Inverted
★ 7.42013
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
A young girl, from a civilization that resides in deep underground tunnels, finds herself trapped in an inverted world and teams up with a resident to escape and return home.
SteamboySteamboy · 2004
Steamboy
★ 6.92004
MovieAnimationFantasy
In 1860s Britain, a boy inventor finds himself caught in the middle of a deadly conflict over a revolutionary advance in steam power.
Venus WarsVenus Wars · 1989
Venus Wars
★ 6.71989
MovieActionAnimation
The new frontier of Venus has degenerated into a dystopia ravaged by the civil war between Ishtar and Aphrodia. Bubbly reporter Susan Sommers arrives in the capitol of Aphrodia just before it's captured by Ishtar. She falls in with a bunch of teen-agers who live for a sort of motorcycle version of Roller Derby. Daredevil rider Hiro and his friends reluctantly join the struggle to free Aphrodia from the invaders. Not surprisingly, Hiro proves an ace at piloting the mono-cycles that are the Aphrodians' secret weapon in the key battle.
Marudase KintarouMarudase Kintarou · 2020
Marudase Kintarou
★ 3.62020
MovieRomanceComedy
Makoto's grandfather was the principal of the great Onodera Academy, and when he passed away, he left Makoto and his school staff with one very important will - "The one man who is able to seduce Makoto with his superb sexual techniques will be given the right to take over as Onodera Academy's new principal!" Because of this ridiculous last request, Makoto is now every faculty member's target for sexual harassment! Desperate to protect his virginity, Makoto seeks help from his childhood friend (and the man who he has always loved), Kintaro.
WindariaWindaria · 1986
Windaria
★ 6.61986
MovieFantasyAnimation
In a land filled with magic and mystery, two rival kingdoms are readying for war: Isa, the beautiful water-laden city, and Paro, the industrialized wasteland. Windaria follows the tale of two sets of lovers: Marin and Izu, a young pair of farmers who are devoted to one another, and Ahanas and Jill, princess and prince of the rival kingdoms. With war approaching, these star-crossed lovers will experience the true depth of tragedy as they struggle to survive.
Grey: Digital TargetGrey: Digital Target · 1986
Grey: Digital Target
★ 4.81986
MovieScience FictionAnimation
Grey is a laconic trooper in a rough, futuristic military system which rewards success in battle with high pay and promotions, but only three precent of troopers live long enough for the final goal - citizenship, and the chance for a life above the misery of most of the populace. Grey has managed to keep coming back alive, even earning the nickname Grey Death, but is the society he's fought for worth it
The End of the Century DarlingThe End of the Century Darling · 1996
The End of the Century Darling
★ 4.01996
MovieAnimationComedy
Ogata, a nice and hardworking man, has only one problem... His love for Takasugi, another man. But by telling Takasugi about his feelings, the problem should be gone. Yet another problem arises: Takasugi believes their feelings are too alike and that they therefore can't be together. But who knows what can happen when two men in love go away on a vacation together—both determined to win the seducing game.
Paradise of InnocenceParadise of Innocence · 2014
Paradise of Innocence
★ 3.22014
MovieAnimation
Shouta is sent back in time to his elementary school days via a mysterious school pool. He sees Konomi, a girl who would eventually become a nationally popular actress, and other cute girls when they were innocent and defenseless.

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Souryo to Majiwaru Shikiyoku no Yoru ni...Souryo to Majiwaru Shikiyoku no Yoru ni... · 2017
Souryo to Majiwaru Shikiyoku no Yoru ni...
★ 5.52017
SeriesAnimationDrama
At a high school reunion, Mio Fukatani reunites with a classmate she has not seen in years—Takahide Kujou. She had always wanted to know more about the kind-hearted boy in high school, but once she realizes that Kujou has become a monk, she believes that any chance of getting to know him romantically is slim. Deciding to drink away her sorrows, she ends up walking home drunk, and surprisingly, running into Kujou who helps her get home. However, once inside, Kujou's lust for Mio becomes apparent and the two share an erotic night of passion. As this steamy romance blossoms between these two unlikely lovers, Mio and Kujou will undoubtedly spend many nights together in utter ecstasy.

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Norakuro-kunNorakuro-kun · 1987
Norakuro-kun
1987
SeriesAnimationComedy
October, 1987, Autumn. In Suganami, Tokyo, there lives the Kinoshita family whereby the father draws very little pay out of his job as an ordinary salaryman. In order to cover expenses, he decides to let out the second floor of their apartment to earn additional rental income. One day, an obstinate-looking eldery dog, accompanied by a younger boy-dog, came knocking on their doors. The eldery dog addresses himself as Norayama Kuroyoshi and introduces his grandson as Norakuro. The former wants to open a detective agency and intends to rent the unit for their office. He will be the president of the investigative bureau while Norakuro-kun will be the director. He will also recruit one of the Kinoshita's sons, Keita-kun, as his employee and their advisor will be the girl-next-door, a high school student by the name of Rika Sawaguchi. On the third day since the official opening of the office, the telephone rang, a signal of a new case.

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