Naoki Kobayashi
Visual Effects
Kobayashi Naoki (小林直樹) is a Japanese animator and director. Naoki joined Khara after graduating from NEEC vocational school, following this, he was recruited into Studio Pierrot by Hiroyuki Yamashita working primarily for 'Naruto Shippuden' as an in-between artist before making a high profile key animation debut for the show in 2013. He became known for his sharp illustration skills and ability as an action animator, conveying swift motion and utilizing heavy smears with a great understanding of fight choreography. He now works as a freelance animator almost exclusively for anime films.
Crew
The Obsessed
Animation Director
The Obsessed
Key Animation
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Key Animation
The Colors Within
Key Animation
Suzume
Key Animation
Inu-Oh
Key Animation
The Deer King
Key Animation
Belle
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur
Key Animation
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Animation Director
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Key Animation
As Sawa-chan Rides the Waves
Director
Weathering with You
Key Animation
The Wonderland
Animation Director
The Wonderland
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
Key Animation
Fastening Days 3
Key Animation
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Key Animation
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale
Animation Director
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
Key Animation