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Born September 27, 1961 · Koori, Fukushima, Japan
Akiyuki Shinbo (Japanese: 新房 昭之, Hepburn: Shinbō Akiyuki, born September 27, 1961) is a Japanese animator, director, producer and storyboard artist who started his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern. He then made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994. He is most notable for his involvement in a number of Shaft works since 2004. He has received the 11th Tokyo Anime Award as well as the 2011 Newtype Anime Award for Best Director for his work on the acclaimed anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica. When working on the ero OVAs he uses the name Minamizawa Juuhachi (Juuhachi means 18 in Japanese).

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie -Walpurgisnacht: Rising-
2026

Fireworks
2017

Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
2017

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
2016

Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
2016

Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica: Concept Movie
2015

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: Rebellion
2013

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part II: Eternal
2012

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part I: Beginnings
2012

Magister Negi Magi: Anime Final
2011

Detatoko Princess
1997

Twilight of the Dark Master
1997

Galaxy Fraulein Yuna Returns: Dawn of the Dark Sisters
1996

Hurricane Polymar: Holy Blood
1996

Debutante Detective Corps
1996

Devil Hunter Yohko 6: Double Jeopardy
1995