Naoyuki Itō

is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director. Some of his major works directed include the first Kanon series released in 2002, and Digimon Data Squad, the latter of which had a run of 48 episodes in 2006–07. In 2015, he directed the anime adaptation of the Overlord novel series.

Filmography Anime + List of production work in anime Year Title Crew role Notes Source Grappler Baki: Maximum Tournament Character Design Kin'niku bandzuke kongō-kun no dai bōken!筋肉 番付 金剛くんの大冒険! Character Design OVA series Kanon Chief Director Futari wa Pretty Cure Director Episodes 1 and 30 Re:Cutie Honey Director OVA series Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart Director Episodes 38 and 46 Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu Director OVA series Digimon Data Squad Series Director Kindaichi Case Files Special Director Episode 1 Toriko and One Piece special Director DokiDoki! PreCure the Movie: Mana's Getting Married!!? The Dress of Hope Tied to the Future:ja:映画 ドキドキ!プリキュア マナ結婚!!?未来につなぐ希望のドレス Director film –present Overlord Series Director Kimi no Koe o Todoketai Director –20 No Guns Life Director