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since 1988, he has directed '' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', ''

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'', ''

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions , also known as ''Chū-2'' for short, is a Japanese light novel series written by Torako, with illustrations provided by Nozomi Ōsaka. The work won an honorable mention in the Kyoto Animation Award competition in 2010, leading the company to a ...

'' and '' Sound! Euphonium''.

Early life and education

Ishihara graduated from .

Career

His first credit as an episode director was for the 1995 episode of '' Tenchi Universe'' titled "No Need for Worries!". In 2021, he replaced

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as the director for '' Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S'', following the latter's death during the Kyoto Animation arson attack.

Filmography

Television

As series director

*''

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'' (2005) *'' Kanon'' (2006) *''

'' (2007) *'' Clannad After Story'' (2008) *'' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006, 2009) *''

'' (2011) *''

'' (2012) *'' Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions -Heart Throb-'' (2014) *'' Sound! Euphonium'' (2015) *''

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'' (2016) *'' Sound! Euphonium 2'' (2016) *'' Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S'' (2021) *'' Sound! Euphonium 3'' (2024)

As episode director only

*'' Tenchi Universe'' (1995) *''

Fushigi Yûgi , also known as ''Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play'' or ''Curious Play'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuu Watase. It tells the story of two teenaged girls, Miaka and Yui, who are pulled into ''The Universe of t ...

'' (1995) *''

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'' (1996) *'' Super Milk Chan'' (2000) *'' Inuyasha'' (2000–2002) *''

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'' (2003) *'' Lucky Star'' (2007) *''

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'' (2009) *'' K-On!!'' (2010) *'' Tamako Market'' (2013) *'' Amagi Brilliant Park'' (2014) *'' Free! – Dive to the Future'' (2018)

Film

*'' The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (as chief director, 2010) *'' Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band'' (2016) *'' Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!'' (as chief director, 2017) *'' Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Take on Me'' (2018) *'' Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day'' (2019) *'' Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved'' (2025)

Original video animation

*''Shiawasette Naani'' (1991) *'' Nichijou Episode 0'' (2011) *'' Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions: Depth of Field – Love and Hate Theater'' (2012–2013) *'' Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest'' (2023)

Original net animation

*'' Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Lite'' (2012) *'' Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Ren Lite'' (2013–2014)

References

External links

* * 1966 births Anime directors Japanese film directors Japanese television directors Kyoto Animation people Living people People from Maizuru {{Anime-bio-stub