Naoki Kobayashi
- Known for
- 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.
Filmography
The Obsessed 2025
Animation Director, Key Animation
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc 2025
Key Animation
The Colors Within 2024
Key Animation
Suzume 2022
Key Animation
Inu-Oh 2022
Key Animation
The Deer King 2021
Key Animation
Belle 2021
Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur 2020
Key Animation
As Sawa-chan Rides the Waves 2019
Director
Weathering with You 2019
Key Animation
The Wonderland 2019
Key Animation, Animation Director
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island 2018
Key Animation
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale 2017
Animation Director
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu 2017
Key Animation
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu 2016
Key Animation
Your Name. 2016
Key Animation
Boruto: Naruto the Movie 2015
Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Second Unit Director
Assassination Classroom 2015
CG Animator
The Last: Naruto the Movie 2014
Key Animation
Credits from TMDB.