About
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 Obsessed2025 · Animation Director, Key Animation
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc2025 · Key Animation
The Colors Within2024 · Key Animation
Suzume2022 · Key Animation
Inu-Oh2022 · Key Animation
The Deer King2021 · Key Animation
Belle2021 · Key Animation
Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur2020 · Key Animation
As Sawa-chan Rides the Waves2019 · Director
Weathering with You2019 · Key Animation
The Wonderland2019 · Key Animation, Animation Director
Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island2018 · Key Animation
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale2017 · Animation Director
Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu2017 · Key Animation
Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu2016 · Key Animation
Your Name.2016 · Key Animation
Boruto: Naruto the Movie2015 · Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Key Animation, Second Unit Director
Assassination Classroom2015 · CG Animator
The Last: Naruto the Movie2014 · Key Animation
Naruto OVA 11: Sunny Side Battle2013 · Key Animation