Naoki Kobayashi
Visual Effects
Kobayashi joined Khara after graduating from NEEC vocational school, following this, 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.
Visual Effects (32)

Key Animation
2007

Opening/Ending Animation
2007

Animation
2007

Key Animation
2013

Opening/Ending Animation
2015

Key Animation
2012

Key Animation
2014

Key Animation
2012

Animation Director
2020

Key Animation
2020

Key Animation
2016

Key Animation
2017

Key Animation
2015

Key Animation
2024

Key Animation
2022

Key Animation
2014

Key Animation
2019

Animation Director
2015

Key Animation
2015

Key Animation
2021

Key Animation
2017

Key Animation
2022

Key Animation
2018

Animation Director
2017

Key Animation
2017

Key Animation
2016

Key Animation
2020

CG Animator
2015

Key Animation
2019

Animation Director
2019

Key Animation
2021

Key Animation
2013