Yasuhiro Irie

is a Japanese animator, character designer and anime director.

Biography Beginning his career at Sunrise, Irie worked as an animation director and animator on several productions before transitioning into directing. He made his directorial debut with volumes 2–4 of Alien 9 and the 2004 television series Kurau Phantom Memory. He later directed Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, a series noted for its storytelling and animation quality.

Irie has worked on series such as Vision of Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop, and RahXephon. He is also a member of the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA). Scorching Ping Pong Girls (2016; director) Healer Girl (2022; director) Housing Complex C (2022; OP storyboards) Oshi no Ko (2023–2026; storyboards, episode direction) Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence (2023; OP storyboards)

Animated films Spriggan (1998; key animation) Escaflowne (2000; original picture animation director) Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! (2000; key animation) Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (2001; storyboard assistance) Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005; key animation) Tekkon Kinkreet (2006; key animation)

ONA Eden (2021; director)

OVA Moldiver (1993; key animation) Giant Robo: The Animation Chikyū ga Seishi Suru hi (1992–1998; key animation) Yōsei Kisuikoden (1993; key animation) Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo (1996; key animation) JoJo's Bizarre Bizarre Adventures third chapter: "D'Arby The Gambler" (1994; key animation) Macross Plus episode 3 (1995; key animation) Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996–1999; key animation) Alien Nine (2001–2002; character design, animation director, director, Vol. 2–Vol. 4)

Games Exodus Guilty (1998; key animation) NOeL 3 (1998; animation director)

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