★ HOW OLD IS HIROYUKI IMAISHI?
Hiroyuki Imaishi is 54 years old, born October 4, 1971 in Japan · Libra.
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About
Hiroyuki Imaishi built a career on frenetic, explosive anime that redefined the medium's visual language. Born in Japan on October 4, 1971, he co-founded Studio Trigger after directing and animating at Gainax. His breakout works—Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, and Promare—combined rapid-fire animation with intricate storyboarding to create a signature style. As a Libra, he channels that sign's balance between chaos and precision.
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Biography
Hiroyuki Imaishi built a career on frenetic, explosive anime that redefined the medium's visual language. Born in Japan on October 4, 1971, he started as an animator and director at Gainax before co-founding Studio Trigger, establishing himself as one of anime's most distinctive voices. His filmography includes Gurren Lagann (2007), Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt (2010), Kill la Kill (2013), Promare (2019), and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)—each showcasing his trademark fast, frantic animation paired with elaborate storyboarding and punchy direction. His work spans screenwriting and direction, disciplines that allow him to control narrative and visual storytelling simultaneously. As a male screenwriter active since the early 2000s, Imaishi represents a generation of anime creators who elevated the medium's technical and narrative complexity. Born under Libra, his career reflects that sign's drive to balance opposing forces—chaos and control, humor and intensity, absurdity and heart. His influence extends across anime, live-action adaptation (Cyberpunk), and international recognition.
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Trivia
- Co-founded Studio Trigger, one of anime's most acclaimed independent studios.
- Directed Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a Netflix anime adaptation that introduced his kinetic style to mainstream streaming audiences.
- His animation style is defined by rapid, exaggerated movement and intricate visual storytelling rather than smooth, realistic motion.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Hiroyuki Imaishi reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
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- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Hiroyuki Imaishi?
- Hiroyuki Imaishi is 54 years old (born October 4, 1971).
- When is Hiroyuki Imaishi's birthday?
- Hiroyuki Imaishi was born on October 4, 1971.
- What is Hiroyuki Imaishi's zodiac sign?
- Hiroyuki Imaishi is a Libra, born October 4, 1971.
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- Hiroyuki Imaishi was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Hiroyuki Imaishi from?
- Hiroyuki Imaishi is from Japan.
- What does Hiroyuki Imaishi do?
- Hiroyuki Imaishi is a writer.
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