Kunihiko Yuyama

Kunihiko Yuyama
Date of Birth: 15 Oct 1952
Country: Japan
Total Credits at Criticker: 44 (Director), 4 (Writer)
Biography and picture submitted by Vesey
Titles you haven't rated - Director (44) | Writer (4)
Pokémon 3
Young Pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum and his loyal friends journey to the beautiful mountain town of Greenfield, where they will encounter the Unown, the most mysterious of all Pokémon. (Warner Brothers)
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Pokémon Heroes
Ash, Pikachu and the rest of the Pokemon gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Alto Mare, the water capital of the world. Joining the adventure are two new Pokémons, a brother/sister pair named Latias and Latios who are protecting the Droplet of the Heart - a valuable treasure. (imdb)
Pokémon the First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back
When a group of scientists are offered funding into genetic research if they agree to try and clone the greatest ever Pokémon, Mew, the end result is success and Mewtwo is born. However Mewtwo is bitter about his purpose in life and kills his masters. In order to become the greatest he throws open a challenge to the world to battle him and his Pokémon. Ash and his friends are one of the few groups of trainers who pass the first test and prepare for battle. However they soon find out about further cloning and Mew 2's ultimate plan for the earth. (imdb)
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Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Ash, Pikachu and friends (minus Misty) were visiting a festival celebrating the appearance of a comet when they stumble upon a mysterious rock-like crystal... (imdb)
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Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
A comet bearing a deadly Pokemon creature crash-lands onto Earth, terrorising a nearby high-tech city, where Ash, Pikachu and friends are currently visiting... (imdb)
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
Ash and friends (this time accompanied by newcomer Dawn) arrive at an idyllic village on their way to their next Pokemon contest, where chaos will soon erupt with the prophecy of two Pokemon Gods (Dialga and Palkia) and the arrival of a mysterious, seemingly deadly Pokemon named Darkrai, which has the power to distort space and time. (imdb)
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Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Ash arrives at Cameron Palace where a festival is being held to celebrate Sir Aaron, an ancient hero who averted a war that was about to begin outside of the Tree of Beginning. At the festival, Ash co...( read more read more... )mpetes in a tournament at Cameran Palace and wins, to become the "Aura Guardian" for that year. As part of the celebration, Ash is granted Aaron's staff, which contains his Pokémon companion, Lucario, whom Aaron had sealed before stopping the war. (Flixster)
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Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
Ash and friends enter a portal into the Distortion World and must protect that world's inhabitant, Giratina, from Zero.
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Ash and friends visit the Michina ruins. There they meet the guardians of the jewel of life, symbol of an ancient betrayal of the godlike Arceus by the human Damos.
Pokémon: Pikachu\
Pikachu and the gang learn responsiblity, team work as well as cooperation during their Summer vacation at Pokemon Island.
Pokémon: Pikachu\
Togepi leads Pikachu and friends on a wild adventure.
Once Upon a Time
As two countries wage war, a great valley is doomed for destruction. In an effort to save his home, Alan agrees to be a message carrier. In the process he is tricked into destroying a whole kingdom and his own life. The movie ends with him vowing to lead in the rebuilding of the valley to help right the incredible wrongs he has committed. (imdb)
GoShogun: The Time Étranger
Remi, on the verge of death, is a member of the GoShogun team who once saved the world several times. Now an old woman who has retreated from the world, her former team mates gather at her deathbed trying to save her life. At the same time, time goes back to when she was but a small child when she was buried alive and nearly died and when she was still with the rest of her team on a dangerous suicidal mission. (Anime News Network)
Pokemon the Movie 13: Zoroark - Master of Illusion
Ash, Dawn and Brock, lost on their way in the deep forest, see a Zorua surrounded by wild Vigoroths. They decide to help him with the band although his cocky attitude. After that, the pokemon tells them he's searching for someone who's probably in the nearest town and our heroes decide to help. Meanwhile, Kodai, the evil businessman, has a mysterious plan, which includes destroying the city as a side effect.
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Weather Report Girl 2: Warm Fronts in Collision
The newscast weather segment. Usually the last thing anyone ever thinks about (unless they said "sun" and it wound up being "rain") but Keiko Nakadai's going to change all that... (imdb)
Pokemon the Movie: White - Victini and Zekrom
Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak and meet the Pokémon Victini who wishes to share its powers of victory to someone. Elsewhere in the city, a descendant of the People of the Vale named Damon has arrived who seeks to revive the kingdom's power with the Sword of the Vale, bringing them back into power over the land, and Ash and his friends must stop him before he destroys the land along with Victini. (wikipedia)
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Pokemon the Movie 14: Black - Victini and Reshiram
Ash, Iris and Cilan reach Eindoak Town during its festival. They are told the ancient legend: People of the Vale ruled by a king were living in harmony with nature thanks to a dragon force. Unfortunately, two princes started to fight with each other, which led to a war and rage of the dragon force. The king, with a help of his Victini, moved the castle together with villagers to a new place and soothed the dragon force. Nowadays, an offspring of the king wants to restore the Kingdom of the Vale.
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New Kimagure Orange Road: Summer\
For those of you whose hearts were ripped to small shred by the first KOR movie, the second KOR movie is the perfect remedy! Whereas the first movie didn't even mention Kyosuke's ESP powers, the second movie revolves around them. The plot is wonderful and funny. Hikaru fans, this movie is the apology you have been waiting for. Yes, she does get over her obsession with Kyosuke (imdb)
Leda: Fantastic Adventure Of Yohko
Yoko Asagiri is in love, but is afraid to confess her feelings so she writes a song to express her feelings. Much to her dismay, the love song she wrote acted as a bridge connecting the world in which she lived in to that of Earth's alternate world called "Ashanti." There, the ruler of that world wants her song so that he could use it to open a doorway to Yoko's world and conquer it with his armies. (animenewsnetwork.com)
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
The film follows Keldeo, who wishes to become a member of the Swords of Justice, but before it can Keldeo must learn the move Secret Sword so that it will become part of the group. (wikipedia)
Slayers Great
Lina and Naga, on their way to a town called Storner, robbed bad guys of their precious treasure. Storner was known as a town of "Gorlems" moved by magic power. And again the two were thrown into trouble by a girl called Leia. Galia, Leia's father, and Huey, her brother argued all the time and both are skilled "Gorlem" artisans. Lina and Naga were forced to face each other by two villains, Heisen and Granion who were competing for supreme power over the town. (imdb)
Slayers Return
The inhabitants of the village of Biaz, forced to labor in the serivce of the world-domination-happy Zein organization, hires Lina Inverse and Naga The Serpent to drive off the invaders. Lina and Naga agree, lured by stories of Elfin treasure sleeping below Biaz, only to get considerably more trouble -from the Zein and from the treasure - than they ever expected. (animenewsnetwork.com)
Ushio & Tora
Ushio & Tora (1992) - Direct-to-Video
An ordinary boy who wields a magic spear and a demon find themselves reluctant allies against the supernatural threats to the world. (imdb)
Pokemon: Power of One
Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands. (imdb)
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Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things-including people and Pokémon-through its magic ring. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! (imdb)
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Puraresu Sanshiro
The story is about a young boy named Sanshiro Sugata and his miniature PlaWrestler pocket robot with super LSI circuit named Juohmaru. (Wikipedia)
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
When Diancie a Pokémon said to create diamond travels to find Xerneas to help her make a heart diamond to save her home, Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie help her to be safe on the way from thieves. (imdb)
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Pokemon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest
Ash must stop a hunter who forces the legendary Pokémon Celebi to help him destroy a forest. (imdb)
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Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Ash, Pikachu, and friends must stop Mewtwo and a group of Genesect from the destroying the city. (imdb)
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
In this Pokémon adventure, a mysterious force binds Ash to the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it falls from the sky. Volcanion can't get away, and Ash is dragged along as it continues on its mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt minister has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. The minister plans to use Magearna's mysterious power to take control of the mechanical kingdom.
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Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Our heroes must protect the Prince of the Sea, Manaphy, from the evil pirate Phantom, and return the young Pokémon to the Sea Temple with the help of the the People of the Water and Jackie the Pokémon Ranger. (imdb)
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Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!
This is the story of how Ash and Pikachu first met. At first, Pikachu was disobedient towards Ash, but Ash only wanted to be friends with Pikachu. On the day they set out from Pallet Town, both of them saw a Ho-Oh flying and they made a vow to meet it. (myanimelist.net)
Pokemon: Camp Pikachu
Pikachu and some of the other pokemon camp out in the woods and help the Pichu brothers get on the train.
Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution
After a scientific experiment leads to the creation of a clone of Mewtwo, he sets out to destroy the world. Ash and his friends then decide to thwart Mewtwo's evil plans. (imdb)
Appleland Story
In 1905 a young heiress comes to the European country of Apfelland. A young boy rescues her and the two have a great adventure.
Rudolf the Black Cat
A stranded little cat tries to find a way to back home. (imdb.com) - Based on a series of Japanese children's books.
Magical Princess Minky Momo and the Fountain of Youth
Minky Momo travels to an island where she finds a land of children and gets tangled up in an absurd, no-holds-barred standoff against the world's nations. Has "Dr. Strangelove" references.
Aramis no bouken
Aramis no bouken (1989) - Direct-to-Video
The musketeers help a damsel in distress, but unfortunately she is found dead the following day. D'Artagnan is arrested as prime suspect since he was the last one seen with the lady. Investigating the murder reveals that the crime is not only connected to Aramis's past, but to the French monarchy itself. Sequel of "Animated Three Musketeers" anime series. (filmaffinity.us)
Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
A bridge's legend tells that when two people meet on it, they will surely meet again. Momo meets a boy who doesn't believe the legend and promises that she will meet him again to prove it. As the year passes, she comes every day to wait for him and becomes a small part of many people's lives.
Pokemon Crystal: Raikou, the Legend of Thunder!
On his Pokémon Journey, Jimmy meets his old friend, Marina, at a Pokémon Center. The two of them, later teaming up with Vincent, discover and attempt to foil an attempt by Hun and Attila to steal Raikou.
TWD Express: Rolling Takeoff
Three friends who work as space Couriers help a creature called hydra in a form of a human woman and protect her from the evil men after her.
Pokémon: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
Virgil comes across a man who claims to have been saved by an undiscovered Pokémon called Mewtwo and worries that it is injured. This is a prologue to the "Genesect and the Legend Awakened" movie.
The Uncut Story of Mewtwo\
The tragic story of how Dr. Fuji became a Team Rocket scientist and created Mewtwo. This is a prologue to the "Mewtwo Returns" special (internationally); originally a prologue to the "Mewtwo Strikes Back" movie (Japan only). Dr. Fuji was a brilliant scientist who was trying to clone the legendary Pokemon Mew. He also lost his daughter Ai, in a terrible car accident, Dr. Fuji became obsessed with trying to bring his daughter back by cloning her so his wife leaves him. (imbd.com)
Ear of the Golden Dragon
Natsume Kiroemon, the protagonist, was the 45th leader of the Natsume family, and inherit the "Kiryuu no Mimi ", a tool which gave its bearer easy access to wealth and women. As a result of his father's death, he left the Italian monastery where he'd been training and rightfully took the name "Natsume Kiroemon" as well as the power of the Kiryuu no Mimi. Upon his return to Japan, he fell fatally in love with Kanako, one of the members of the rival Mina family. However, the evil hand of the Mina