Naoki Kobayashi

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.

Crew

Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island

Key Animation

The Wonderland

Key Animation, Animation Director

The Deer King

Key Animation

As Sawa-chan Rides the Waves

Director

Naruto OVA 11: Sunny Side Battle

Key Animation

Boruto: Naruto the Movie

Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation, Second Unit Director

The Last: Naruto the Movie

Key Animation

Suzume

Key Animation

Belle

Key Animation

Inu-Oh

Key Animation

Sword Art Online: The Movie – Ordinal Scale

Animation Director

Your Name.

Key Animation

Assassination Classroom

CG Animator

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu

Key Animation

Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu

Key Animation

Weathering with You

Key Animation

Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur

Key Animation

The Colors Within

Key Animation

Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

Key Animation

The Obsessed

Animation Director, Key Animation