Hideaki Anno - Actor Profile

Hideaki Anno

Directing
Updated: May 10, 2026
38Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 22, 1960
Birth Place: Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan

About Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno (born May 22, 1960 in Ube, Yamaguchi) is a Japanese animation and film director. Anno is best known for his work on the popular anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. His style has come to be defined by the touches of superflatism and postmodernism that he injects into his work, as well as the thorough portrayal of characters' thoughts and emotions, often through unconventional sequences incorporating psychoanalysis and emotional deconstruction of these characters. He married comics artist Moyoco Anno in 27 April 2002. Anime directed by Anno that have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award have been Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water in 1990, Neon Genesis Evangelion in 1995 and 1996, and The End of Evangelion in 1997. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hideaki Anno, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Hideaki Anno Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hideaki Anno reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hideaki Anno's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Hideaki Anno's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Abunai Deka Forever The Movie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hideaki Anno Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hideaki Anno's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hideaki Anno has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN Self Flop Similar →
2023 Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~ Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Ichikei's Crow The Movie Judge Hit Similar →
2022 Shin Ultraman Ultraman (Motion Capture) Hit Similar →
2021 Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Last Letter Yuri's Husband Hit Similar →
2018 The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers - Flop Similar →
2016 Shin Godzilla Bus Driver Hit Similar →
2015 Anno-san and Our Reckless Challenge: Japan Animator Expo - Average Similar →
2015 MAKING OF EVANGELION: THE PART OF LIVE-ACTION - Flop Similar →
2013 The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Wind Rises Jiro Horikoshi (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Revolutionary Animator Kanada Yoshinori - Flop Similar →
2010 Death Kappa National Guard Corps Captain Flop Similar →
2007 Welcome to the Quiet Room Doctor Matsubara Hit Similar →
2006 Sakuran Oretachi Hit Similar →
2006 The Catch Man - Flop Similar →
2006 Japan Sinks Yamashiro's Son in Law Average Similar →
2006 True Love Nishimura Keisuke Hit Similar →
2005 Funky Forest: The First Contact Hasuda Average Similar →
2004 Otakus in Love - Average Similar →
2004 The Taste of Tea Kasugabe Super Hit Similar →
2004 Cutie Honey Office Worker Average Similar →
2004 Making of Cutie Honey - Flop Similar →
2003 Once upon a time returning to my hometown - Average Similar →
2003 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version) Shinji (voice) Flop Similar →
2002 Frog River - Flop Similar →
1999 GAMERA 1999 - Average Similar →
1998 Document Love & Pop - Hit Similar →
1998 Abunai Deka Forever The Movie Man Super Hit Similar →
1997 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0’ - The Light from the Darkness Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Neon Genesis Evangelion: Genesis 0:0 - In the Beginning - Hit Similar →
1988 Dragon Quest Fantasia Video - Flop Similar →
1985 Orochi Strikes Again TV Reporter Flop Similar →
1983 Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman Ultraman Average Similar →
1982 Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon Narrator Flop Similar →
1978 NAKAMURIDER - Flop Similar →
N/A Extra Curricular Lesson with Hideaki Anno Himself Flop Similar →

Hideaki Anno - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hideaki Anno?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hideaki Anno is "Abunai Deka Forever The Movie" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Hideaki Anno acted in?

Hideaki Anno has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hideaki Anno?

Other notable films include "Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion", "The Wind Rises", and "Documentary "Shin Kamen Rider" ~Behind the Scenes of the Hero Action Challenge~".

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