★ HOW OLD IS SHUHEI MORITA?
Shuhei Morita is 48 years old, born June 22, 1978 in Japan · Cancer.
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About
Shuhei Morita directed the Oscar-nominated anime short Possessions and helmed Tokyo Ghoul's first two seasons. Born in Japan in 1978, he works as a screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer across anime projects. As a Cancer, Morita channels introspective storytelling into genre-defining work.
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Biography
Shuhei Morita is a Japanese anime filmmaker and screenwriter born June 22, 1978. He gained international recognition directing Possessions, a 2013 short film that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film. That same year marked his emergence as a major anime voice; he went on to direct the first and second seasons of Tokyo Ghoul, the horror-psychological anime series that defined a generation of streaming viewers. As a screenwriter and producer, Morita operates across both short and episodic formats, blending narrative depth with visual sophistication. Born under the sign of Cancer, Morita's work often explores emotional vulnerability and psychological tension—hallmarks of his approach to character-driven storytelling. His life-path number of 8 suggests a natural gravitation toward authority and legacy-building within creative industries.
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Trivia
- Possessions, his 2013 short, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
- He directed both season 1 and season 2 of Tokyo Ghoul, the anime series that became a streaming phenomenon.
- Morita works as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer—three distinct roles within the anime industry.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Shuhei Morita extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Shuhei Morita?
- Shuhei Morita is 48 years old (born June 22, 1978).
- When is Shuhei Morita's birthday?
- Shuhei Morita was born on June 22, 1978.
- What is Shuhei Morita's zodiac sign?
- Shuhei Morita is a Cancer, born June 22, 1978.
- What is Shuhei Morita's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shuhei Morita was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Shuhei Morita from?
- Shuhei Morita is from Japan.
- What does Shuhei Morita do?
- Shuhei Morita is a writer.
- Is Shuhei Morita still alive?
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