Keiichi Hara
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese
director of animated
film
s.
After working at the studio for eighteen months, he joined Shin-Ei Animation
on the recommendation of the president Keijiro Kurokawa. At Shin-Ei he began working on a TV series Kaibutsu-kun
as a production manager, then was moved to Doraemon
. There for the first time he took on the role of animation director. In working on Doraemon, he was influenced by the chief director Tsutomu Shibayama. Since Hara admired Fujiko Fujio
, Doraemons original author, he worked hard and became known for improving quality. He appeared in an animation magazine as a new director to look out for. After Obake no Q Taro and Doraemon, he was chosen as chief director of Esper Mami
and worked for this TV series for two and a half years. When Esper Mami ended, he took a break for ten months. Then he returned by working on Crayon Shin-chan
. For "Shin-chan" he did direction and continuity both for the TV series and the movies, becoming director in October 1996. The 2001 Crayon Shin-chan movie Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back
earned critical praise, and raised his profile. The following year's Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Battle of the Warring States
was commended by the Agency for Cultural Affairs
.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
director of animated
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
s.
Biography
What started Hara on his career as an animation creator was visiting an animation film company as part of his job hunting activities after graduating from Tokyo Designer Gakuin College (TDG). He recklessly left the tour, an act normally forbidden for visitors, and then begged an artistic director to give him a job. A few days later he returned with some continuity drawings he created, as requested. As a result he was introduced to a commercial film studio.After working at the studio for eighteen months, he joined Shin-Ei Animation
Shin-Ei Animation
is a Japanese animation company owned by TV Asahi Corporation. Founded in Tokyo in 1976, it is the successor to A Production, a previous animation venture by its founder, Daikichirō Kusube, who was previously an animator for Toei Animation...
on the recommendation of the president Keijiro Kurokawa. At Shin-Ei he began working on a TV series Kaibutsu-kun
Kaibutsu-kun
is a shōnen manga and anime series by Fujiko Fujio named after its protagonist.-About:Kaibutsu-kun and his companions, Dracula, Wolfman, and Franken, travel from Monster Land to the Human Realm, where they encounter and battle several monsters, mainly assassins from the demon group...
as a production manager, then was moved to Doraemon
Doraemon
is a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio which later became an anime series and an Asian franchise...
. There for the first time he took on the role of animation director. In working on Doraemon, he was influenced by the chief director Tsutomu Shibayama. Since Hara admired Fujiko Fujio
Fujiko Fujio
was a nom de plume of a manga writing duo formed by two Japanese manga artists. Their real names are and . They formed their partnership in 1951, and used the Fujiko Fujio name from 1954 until dissolution of the partnership in 1987....
, Doraemons original author, he worked hard and became known for improving quality. He appeared in an animation magazine as a new director to look out for. After Obake no Q Taro and Doraemon, he was chosen as chief director of Esper Mami
Esper Mami
is a manga created by Fujiko Fujio in 1977 and serialized in Shōnen Big Comic. It was later adapted into an anime series.-Plot:Mami Sakura used to be a normal junior high school student, but she happened to acquire supernatural powers. Using her powers and with the help of her best friend, Mr....
and worked for this TV series for two and a half years. When Esper Mami ended, he took a break for ten months. Then he returned by working on Crayon Shin-chan
Crayon Shin-chan
is a Japanese manga and anime series written by Yoshito Usui.Crayon Shin-chan follows the adventures of five-year-old Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his parents, baby sister, neighbors, and friends and is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan....
. For "Shin-chan" he did direction and continuity both for the TV series and the movies, becoming director in October 1996. The 2001 Crayon Shin-chan movie Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back
Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Back
is a Japanese anime film. It is the ninth installment of the Crayon Shin-chan series. It was released in 2001.-Plot:As the twenty-first century arrives, a museum opens in town for adults to relive their childhood. The owners of the museum have secret plans. Shin-chan and friends must stop the plot...
earned critical praise, and raised his profile. The following year's Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Battle of the Warring States
Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Battle of the Warring States
is a 2002 anime film. It is the 10th film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 20, 2002, in Japan.The film was produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the TV anime....
was commended by the Agency for Cultural Affairs
Agency for Cultural Affairs
The is a special body of the Japanese Ministry of Education . It was set up in 1968 to promote Japanese arts and culture. As of April 2007, it is led by the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, Tamotsu Aoki....
.
Television
- 1983-1986: DoraemonDoraemonis a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio which later became an anime series and an Asian franchise...
(ドラえもん) Direction/Storyboard - 1987-1989: Esper MamiEsper Mamiis a manga created by Fujiko Fujio in 1977 and serialized in Shōnen Big Comic. It was later adapted into an anime series.-Plot:Mami Sakura used to be a normal junior high school student, but she happened to acquire supernatural powers. Using her powers and with the help of her best friend, Mr....
(エスパー魔実) Director/Direction/Storyboard/Screenplay - 1989: Chimpui (チンプイ) Director
- 1989: 21-emon (21エモン) Storyboard
- 1992-2004: Crayon Shin-chanCrayon Shin-chanis a Japanese manga and anime series written by Yoshito Usui.Crayon Shin-chan follows the adventures of five-year-old Shinnosuke "Shin" Nohara and his parents, baby sister, neighbors, and friends and is set in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan....
(クレヨンしんちゃん) Director/Direction/Storyboard/Screenplay
Filmography
- March 17, 1984: Doraemon: Nobita's Great Adventure into the Underworld (のび太の魔界大冒険) Direction
- March 16, 1985: Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star WarsDoraemon: Nobita's Little Star Warsis a feature-length Doraemon film which premiered on March 16, 1985. The film's theme song is performed by Tetsuya Takeda. This film also premiered in India on Disney Channel India.- Cast of Characters :* Doraemon - * Nobita Nobi - * Shizuka Minamoto -...
(のび太の宇宙小戦争) Direction - March 15, 1986: Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops (のび太と鉄人兵団) Direction
- March 14, 1987: Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights of DinosaursDoraemon: Nobita and the Knights of Dinosaursis a feature-length Doraemon film which premiered on March 14, 1987.- Cast of Characters :* Doraemon - * Nobita Nobi - * Shizuka Minamoto - * Suneo Honekawa - * Jian - - External links :*...
(のび太と竜の騎士) Direction - March 9, 1991: Wow, The Kid Gang of Bandits (アララ少年山賊団!) Director
- March 6, 1993: Hello, Dynosis Kids!! (ハロー恐竜キッズ!!) Director
- July 24, 1993: Crayon Shin-chan: Action Kamen vs Leotard DevilCrayon Shin-chan: Action Kamen vs Leotard DevilCrayon Shin-chan: Action Kamen vs Leotard Devil is a Japanese language animation film from the Crayon Shin-chan Series. It was Shinchan's first anime movie released in 1993. It is dubbed in Hindi Language as Action Kamen vs Higure Rakshas telecasted on Hungama TV...
(クレヨンしんちゃん アクション仮面VSハイグレ魔王) Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 23, 1994: Crayon Shin-chan: The Secret Treasure of Buri Buri KingdomCrayon Shin-chan: The Secret Treasure of Buri Buri Kingdomis a Japanese animated film. It is the second installment of the Crayon Shin-chan movie series released in 1994. It also Dubbed in Hindi and telecasted on Hungama TV.-Plot:...
(クレヨンしんちゃん ブリブリ王国の秘宝) Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 15, 1995: Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's AmbitionCrayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambitionis a 1995 anime film. It is the 3rd film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 15, 1995 in Japan.The film was produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the TV anime....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 雲黒斎の野望) Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 13, 1996: Crayon Shin-chan: Adventure in HenderlandCrayon Shin-chan: Adventure in HenderlandCrayon Shin-chan: Adventure in Henderland is a 1996 Japanese language animated film. It is the fourth installment of Crayon Shin-chan series.-Plot:...
(クレヨンしんちゃん ヘンダーランドの大冒険) Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 19, 1997: Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of DarknessCrayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of DarknessCrayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness is a Japanese language animated film. It is the fifth installment of the Crayon Shin-chan series released in 1997....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 暗黒タマタマ大追跡) Director/Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 18, 1998: Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret MissionCrayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Missionis a 1998 anime film. It is the 6th film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 18, 1998 in Japan.The film was produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the TV anime....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 電撃!ブタのヒヅメ大作戦) Director/Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 17, 1999: Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle/Kureshin Paradise! Made in Saitama (クレヨンしんちゃん 爆発!温泉わくわく大決戦 / クレしんパラダイス!メイド・イン・埼玉) Director/Direction/Storyboard/screenplay
- April 22, 2000: Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called The JungleCrayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called The JungleShinchan: The Storm Called The Jungle is a Japanese animation action film from the superhit series of Crayon Shin-chan packet. It is seventh installment of the Shinchan series...
(クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶジャングル) Director/Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 21, 2001: Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes BackCrayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Adult Empire Strikes Backis a Japanese anime film. It is the ninth installment of the Crayon Shin-chan series. It was released in 2001.-Plot:As the twenty-first century arrives, a museum opens in town for adults to relive their childhood. The owners of the museum have secret plans. Shin-chan and friends must stop the plot...
(クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶ モーレツ!オトナ帝国の逆襲) Director/Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 20, 2002: Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Battle of the Warring StatesCrayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Battle of the Warring Statesis a 2002 anime film. It is the 10th film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 20, 2002, in Japan.The film was produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the TV anime....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶ アッパレ!戦国大合戦) Director/Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 19, 2003: Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: Yakiniku Road of HonorCrayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: Yakiniku Road of Honoris a 2003 anime film. It is the 11th film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 19, 2003 in Japan.The film was produced by Shin-Ei Animation,the studio behind the TV anime....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶ 栄光のヤキニクロード) Direction/Storyboard/screenplay - April 17, 2004: Crayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening SunCrayon Shin-chan: The Storm Called: The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sunis a 2004 anime film. It is the 12th film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 17, 2004 in Japan.The film was produced by Shin-Ei Animation, the studio behind the TV anime....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 嵐を呼ぶ!夕陽のカスカベボーイズ) Direction/Storyboard - April 16, 2005: Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes ChargeCrayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called Buri Buri 3 Minutes Chargeis a 2005 anime film. It is the 13th film based on the popular comedy manga and anime series Crayon Shin-chan. The film was released to theatres on April 16, 2005 in Japan....
(クレヨンしんちゃん 伝説を呼ぶブリブリ 3分ポッキリ大進撃) Storyboard - July 28, 2007: Summer Days with CooSummer Days with Coois a 2007 Japanese animated film about a kappa and its impact on an ordinary suburban family, directed by Keiichi Hara.-Reception:The film won the Best Animation Film award at the 2008 Mainichi Film Awards and was nominated for Best Animation Film at the 2008 Japanese Academy Awards, and for Best...
(河童のクゥと夏休み) Director/Direction/Storyboard/Screenplay - August 21, 2010: ColorfulColorful (film)is a 2010 Japanese animated feature film directed by Keiichi Hara. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Eto Mori, produced by Sunrise and animated by the animation studio Ascension.-Plot:...
(カラフル) Director