Naoko Yamada

Naoko Yamada

Naoko Yamada (山田 尚子) is a Japanese animator, television and film director. Working at Kyoto Animation, she directed the K-On! and Tamako Market anime series, and the anime films A Silent Voice and Liz and the Blue Bird. Yamada intended to work in film after university, but she decided to join Kyoto Animation after seeing an advertisement. Her first assignment at KyoAni was drawing inbetween frames for Inuyasha. She was eventually promoted to a key animator for Air. After working as an episode director of Clannad, she was asked to make her chief directorial debut with K-On!, an adaptation of a slice-of-life manga. The series was very successful, spurring a second season and a film. In 2013, she directed Tamako Market, and followed it with the film Tamako Love Story in 2014. For Tamako Love Story, she was awarded the New Face Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival. She storyboarded the entire film herself, and also wrote the lyrics for the opening theme song, Everybody Loves Somebody. Yamada's next project was the feature film A Silent Voice, an adaptation of the manga of the same name, that reflected on elements of bullying and physical impairment in Japan. The film opened at #2 in the Japanese Box Office and grossed a total of ¥2.3 billion, the 19th highest-grossing film in Japan in 2016. The film also received multiple award nominations, including Best Animation Film in the Mainichi Film Awards and the Excellent Animation of the Year in the Japan Academy Prize. For Yamada, the most important part of being a director is to observe people. She describes herself as a "method" director, emphasizing the minds of the characters. On July 18, 2019, a man started a fire at the main studio of Kyoto Animation, killing 36 of Yamada's colleagues and wounding 33 others. Yamada was reported not to have been hurt in the fire. In 2020, Yamada left KyoAni to join Science SARU, where she directed 2021's The Heike Story. Source: Wikipedia

  • Title: Naoko Yamada
  • Popularity: 11.838
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1984-11-28
  • Place of Birth: Kyoto, Japan
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  • Also Known As: やまだ なおこ, Ryu Ando, 安堂隆, Yamada Naoko, 山田 尚子
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Naoko Yamada Movies

  • 2011
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    K-On! The Movie

    K-On! The Movie

    8 2011 HD

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  • 2022
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    Garden of Remembrance

    Garden of Remembrance

    6.7 2022 HD

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  • 2018
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    Liz and the Blue Bird

    Liz and the Blue Bird

    7.5 2018 HD

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  • 2011
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    K-On! The Movie

    K-On! The Movie

    8 2011 HD

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  • 2016
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    5.8 2016 HD

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  • 2017
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

    6.9 2017 HD

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  • 2016
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    5.8 2016 HD

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  • 2017
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

    6.9 2017 HD

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  • 2019
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

    7.1 2019 HD

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  • 2019
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

    7.1 2019 HD

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  • 2014
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    Tamako Love Story

    Tamako Love Story

    7.1 2014 HD

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  • 2016
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    A Silent Voice: The Movie

    A Silent Voice: The Movie

    8.385 2016 HD

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  • 2011
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    K-On! The Movie

    K-On! The Movie

    8 2011 HD

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  • 2016
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

    5.8 2016 HD

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  • 2017
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    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

    Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

    6.9 2017 HD

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  • 2018
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    Liz and the Blue Bird

    Liz and the Blue Bird

    7.5 2018 HD

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  • 2014
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    Tamako Love Story

    Tamako Love Story

    7.1 2014 HD

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  • 2010
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    The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

    The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

    7.9 2010 HD

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  • 2014
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    Tamako Love Story

    Tamako Love Story

    7.1 2014 HD

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  • 2022
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    Garden of Remembrance

    Garden of Remembrance

    6.7 2022 HD

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  • 2016
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    A Silent Voice: The Movie

    A Silent Voice: The Movie

    8.385 2016 HD

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  • 2024
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    The Colors Within

    The Colors Within

    6.3 2024 HD

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  • 2014
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    Tamako Love Story

    Tamako Love Story

    7.1 2014 HD

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  • 2018
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    Liz and the Blue Bird

    Liz and the Blue Bird

    7.5 2018 HD

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  • 2005
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    Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time

    Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time

    7 2005 HD

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  • 2009
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    The Last War of the Heavenliods and Akutoliods

    The Last War of the Heavenliods and Akutoliods

    9.5 2009 HD

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  • 2010
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    The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

    The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

    7.9 2010 HD

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  • 2019
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    Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll

    Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll

    8.189 2019 HD

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    7.9 1970 HD

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    8 1970 HD

    The Sakuragoaka Girls' Academy curriculum traditionally focuses on the three "R"s of reading, writing and arithmetic, but Ritsu Tainaka wants to add...

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    8 1970 HD

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    imgS3 E12

    8.2 1970 HD

    The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary...

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  • 1970
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    8 1970 HD

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    6.7 1970 HD

    When Minato Narumiya joins Prefectural Kazemai High School, he is quickly invited to join the archery club by the club's advisor, Tommy-sensei. His...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    8.186 1970 HD

    The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half Youmu and invulnerable to wounds...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E11

    7.5 1970 HD

    A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E13

    7.9 1970 HD

    After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school hoping...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E13

    7.9 1970 HD

    After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school hoping...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E12

    8.363 1970 HD

    Kobayashi lives alone in an apartment, until one day, Tohru appeared and they ended up living together. Tooru looks down on humans as inferior and...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    8.492 1970 HD

    The war is over, and Violet Evergarden needs a job. Scarred and emotionless, she takes a job as a letter writer to understand herself and her past.

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  • 1970
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    6.968 1970 HD

    Kaname Chidori’s one of the most popular girls at her high school – unfortunately, it’s her growing popularity off campus she...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    8.5 1970 HD

    Follow the adventures of three ordinary girls as they make life’s awkward moments a thousand times worse. Along with a colorful bunch of...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E26

    8.5 1970 HD

    Follow the adventures of three ordinary girls as they make life’s awkward moments a thousand times worse. Along with a colorful bunch of...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E13

    6.7 1970 HD

    When Minato Narumiya joins Prefectural Kazemai High School, he is quickly invited to join the archery club by the club's advisor, Tommy-sensei. His...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E12

    8.2 1970 HD

    The story revolves around Haruka Nanase, a boy who has always loved to be immersed in water, and to swim in it. Before graduating from elementary...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E11

    7.5 1970 HD

    A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    8.186 1970 HD

    The dark fantasy follows a high school sophomore named Akihito Kanbara. Although the boy appears human, he is half Youmu and invulnerable to wounds...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7.23 1970 HD

    Tamako is just a normal young girl whose family has been making mochi for generations. As her birthday approaches, she happens to meet a talking bird...

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  • 1970
    imgS3 E13

    8.578 1970 HD

    Considered a genius due to having the highest grades in the country, Miyuki Shirogane leads the prestigious Shuchiin Academy's student council as its...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7.222 1970 HD

    Beautiful immortals have gathered in Harajuku to compete for a grand prize: Immense power! For years now the artists behind worldly culture and music...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E12

    7.23 1970 HD

    Tamako is just a normal young girl whose family has been making mochi for generations. As her birthday approaches, she happens to meet a talking bird...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E24

    6.9 1970 HD

    Yuichi hasn’t seen his cousin Nayuki in years. Now that he’s back, all knowledge of ever visiting has vanished. He tries to adjust to the...

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  • 1970
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    8.3 1970 HD

    Tomoya Okazaki is a third year high school student resentful of his life. His mother passed away from a car accident when he was younger, causing his...

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  • 1970
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    8.3 1970 HD

    Tomoya Okazaki is a third year high school student resentful of his life. His mother passed away from a car accident when he was younger, causing his...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E22

    8.3 1970 HD

    Tomoya Okazaki is a third year high school student resentful of his life. His mother passed away from a car accident when he was younger, causing his...

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  • 1970
    imgS2 E22

    8.3 1970 HD

    Tomoya Okazaki is a third year high school student resentful of his life. His mother passed away from a car accident when he was younger, causing his...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E28

    7.9 1970 HD

    I thought that when I entered high school, my days of believing in aliens, time travelers and ESPers were going to be over. That is, until she...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E7

    6.7 1970 HD

    This seven-episode anthology features a cast of leading actors and depicts various forms of "love," such as love almost forgotten, love between sons...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E13

    7.8 1970 HD

    In the near future, in a world born of human imagination, what humans would call ghosts or monsters appear, and they come to be called "phantoms."...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E7

    6.7 1970 HD

    This seven-episode anthology features a cast of leading actors and depicts various forms of "love," such as love almost forgotten, love between sons...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E11

    7.5 1970 HD

    A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E22

    8.2 1970 HD

    Oreki Houtarou is a minimalistic high school boy. One day, he joins the Classic Literature Club at his elder sister's request. There he meets...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E22

    8.2 1970 HD

    Oreki Houtarou is a minimalistic high school boy. One day, he joins the Classic Literature Club at his elder sister's request. There he meets...

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  • 1970
    imgS1 E11

    7.5 1970 HD

    A young orphan named Biwa is taken in by the powerful Taira Clan—also known as the Heike—after their leader witnesses her extraordinary...

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