Akiyuki Shinbo

Akiyuki Shinbo Japanese 新房 昭之 Hepburn Shinbō Akiyuki born September 27 1961 is a Japanese animator director producer and storyboard artist who started his career in 1981 at Studio One Pattern He then made his directorial debut with Metal Fighter Miku in 1994 He is most notable for his involvement in a number of Shaft works since 2004 He has received the 11th Tokyo Anime Award as well as the 2011 Newtype Anime Award for Best Director for his work on the acclaimed anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica When working on the ero OVAs he uses the name Minamizawa Juuhachi Juuhachi means 18 in Japanese