Naoyuki Itô
Naoyuki Ito is a much-in-demand Japanese anime director/writer, whose background is in character design in such features as Grappler Baki: Maximum Tournament (2001). Ito, after thirty years as a character designer and key animator, was promoted to director of DokiDoki! PreCure the Movie: Mama’s Getting Married!!? The Dress of Hope Tied to the Future (2013).
Ito became the lead helmer of the Overlord anime series, starting with Overlord (2017), and continuing with Overlord: The Dark Hero (2017). Ito departed from the world of Overlord for the anime feature, Your Voice--Kimi no Koe o Todoketai (2017), but then Ito returned to his familiar territory with his direction of the anticipated sequel, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom (2024).
Naoyuki Ito has had a long track record in anime filmmaking as a key animator, including The Weathering Continent (1992), Dragon Ball: The Path to Power (1996), Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube Dies!! (1997), One Piece The Movie (2008), Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection “F” (2015). Ito’s versatility is further exemplified by his record as a storyboard artist, including the anime features One Piece: Strong World (2009) and Your Voice--Kimi no Koe o Todoketai (2017).
Personal Details
Naoyuki Ito was born and raised in Japan by his parents.
Filmography
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- 2024 | Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
Momonga, now known as the Sorcerer King Ains Ooal Gown, rallies the Sorcerer Kingdom and its undead army to join the fight alongside the Sacred Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy in hopes to defeat the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth.
Some Facts About Naoyuki Itô
What’s in a Name?: Naoyuki Ito is also known by the name Naozumi Ito.