Portrait of Hisao Shirai

Hisao Shirai

Born: Thu, Dec 12 1946
Birthplace: Saitama, Japan

Death: Sun, Apr 28 2019
Hisao Shirai is 72 years old
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Poster of Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Hisao Shirai was
61 in Ghost in the Shell 2.0
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 12 2008
Poster of Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
Hisao Shirai was
59 in Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
Hisao Shirai was
56 in Pokémon: Jirachi - Wish Maker
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 19 2003
Poster of Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
Hisao Shirai was
56 in Nasu: Summer in Andalusia
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jun 26 2003
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
Hisao Shirai was
56 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Theatrical Edition #26 Live Action Part (Special Rush Edit Version)
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 25 2003
Poster of Millennium Actress
Millennium Actress
Hisao Shirai was
55 in Millennium Actress
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Pokémon Heroes
Pokémon Heroes
Hisao Shirai was
55 in Pokémon Heroes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
Hisao Shirai was
55 in Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street
as 'Camera Supervisor'.
Sat, Apr 20 2002
Poster of WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
Hisao Shirai was
55 in WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
Hisao Shirai was
55 in Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Pikachu's PikaBoo
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Hisao Shirai was
54 in Pikachu's PikaBoo
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 07 2001
Poster of Pokémon 4Ever
Pokémon 4Ever
Hisao Shirai was
54 in Pokémon 4Ever
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 06 2001
Poster of Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
Hisao Shirai was
53 in Ah! My Goddess: The Movie
as 'Director of Photography, Editorial Manager'.
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
Hisao Shirai was
53 in Lupin the Third: Missed by a Dollar
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 28 2000
Poster of Leave it to Kero!
Leave it to Kero!
Hisao Shirai was
53 in Leave it to Kero!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 15 2000
Poster of Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
Hisao Shirai was
53 in Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
as 'Cinematography, Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 15 2000
Poster of Pokémon 3: The Movie
Pokémon 3: The Movie
Hisao Shirai was
53 in Pokémon 3: The Movie
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Poster of Crest of the Stars: Birth
Crest of the Stars: Birth
Hisao Shirai was
53 in Crest of the Stars: Birth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 07 2000
Poster of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Hisao Shirai was
52 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
Hisao Shirai was
52 in Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 21 1999
Poster of Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Hisao Shirai was
52 in Pokémon: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of Spriggan
Spriggan
Hisao Shirai was
51 in Spriggan
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 05 1998
Poster of Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Vacation
Hisao Shirai was
51 in Pikachu's Vacation
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Pokémon: The First Movie
Pokémon: The First Movie
Hisao Shirai was
51 in Pokémon: The First Movie
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Evangelion: Death (True)²
Evangelion: Death (True)²
Hisao Shirai was
51 in Evangelion: Death (True)²
as 'Cinematography'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Revival of Evangelion
Revival of Evangelion
Hisao Shirai was
51 in Revival of Evangelion
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 07 1998
Poster of Perfect Blue
Perfect Blue
Hisao Shirai was
51 in Perfect Blue
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
Hisao Shirai was
50 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 19 1997
Poster of Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
Hisao Shirai was
50 in Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Armitage III: Poly Matrix
Armitage III: Poly Matrix
Hisao Shirai was
49 in Armitage III: Poly Matrix
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jun 25 1996
Poster of M.D. Geist II: Death Force
M.D. Geist II: Death Force
Hisao Shirai was
49 in M.D. Geist II: Death Force
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 01 1996
Poster of Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Hisao Shirai was
49 in Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
Hisao Shirai was
48 in Ghost in the Shell
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 18 1995
Poster of Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
Hisao Shirai was
48 in Lupin the Third: Farewell to Nostradamus
as 'Camera Production Assistant'.
Sat, Apr 22 1995
Poster of Wild 7: Biker Knights
Wild 7: Biker Knights
Hisao Shirai was
48 in Wild 7: Biker Knights
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 17 1994
Poster of Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory
Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory
Hisao Shirai was
47 in Crying Freeman 6: The Guiding Light of Memory
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 25 1994
Poster of Akuemon
Akuemon
Hisao Shirai was
46 in Akuemon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 16 1993
Poster of The Sky-Colored Seed
The Sky-Colored Seed
Hisao Shirai was
45 in The Sky-Colored Seed
as 'Compositing Artist'.
Tue, Nov 03 1992
Poster of Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown
Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown
Hisao Shirai was
45 in Crying Freeman 5: Abduction in Chinatown
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of Comet in Moominland
Comet in Moominland
Hisao Shirai was
45 in Comet in Moominland
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Aug 08 1992
Poster of Moonlight Pierce
Moonlight Pierce
Hisao Shirai was
45 in Moonlight Pierce
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 14 1991
Poster of Adachi-ga Hara
Adachi-ga Hara
Hisao Shirai was
44 in Adachi-ga Hara
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 16 1991
Poster of Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge
Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge
Hisao Shirai was
44 in Crying Freeman 4: A Taste of Revenge
as 'Director of Photography, Cinematography'.
Sun, Sep 01 1991
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Hisao Shirai was
44 in Only Yesterday
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Crying Freeman 3: Shades of Death, Part 2
Crying Freeman 3: Shades of Death, Part 2
Hisao Shirai was
43 in Crying Freeman 3: Shades of Death, Part 2
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1
Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1
Hisao Shirai was
42 in Crying Freeman 2: Shades of Death, Part 1
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 01 1989
Poster of Space Family Carlvinson
Space Family Carlvinson
Hisao Shirai was
42 in Space Family Carlvinson
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 21 1988
Poster of Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer
Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer
Hisao Shirai was
41 in Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Sep 01 1988
Poster of My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Hisao Shirai was
41 in My Neighbor Totoro
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of California Crisis: Gun Salvo
California Crisis: Gun Salvo
Hisao Shirai was
39 in California Crisis: Gun Salvo
as 'Camera Production Assistant'.
Mon, Jul 21 1986
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Hisao Shirai was
38 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 22 1984
Poster of Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
Hisao Shirai was
36 in Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Great Race Around The World
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Mar 13 1983
Poster of Future War 198X
Future War 198X
Hisao Shirai was
35 in Future War 198X
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Oct 30 1982
Poster of Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
Hisao Shirai was
35 in Dr. Slump: Hoyoyo! Space Adventure
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jul 10 1982
Poster of The Tomb of Dracula
The Tomb of Dracula
Hisao Shirai was
33 in The Tomb of Dracula
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 19 1980

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Saiyuki Reload: Burial
Saiyuki Reload: Burial
Hisao Shirai was
60+ in Saiyuki Reload: Burial
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of Himawari!
Himawari!
Hisao Shirai was
59+ in Himawari!
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 2006
Poster of Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied
Hisao Shirai was
57+ in Elfen Lied
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 25 2004
Poster of Mezzo DSA
Mezzo DSA
Hisao Shirai was
57+ in Mezzo DSA
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 2004
Poster of Gungrave
Gungrave
Hisao Shirai was
56+ in Gungrave
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 2003
Poster of Witch Hunter Robin
Witch Hunter Robin
Hisao Shirai was
55+ in Witch Hunter Robin
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 03 2002
Poster of Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
Hisao Shirai was
55+ in Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2002
Poster of Mirage of Blaze
Mirage of Blaze
Hisao Shirai was
55+ in Mirage of Blaze
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 07 2002
Poster of X
X
Hisao Shirai was
54+ in X
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of Argento Soma
Argento Soma
Hisao Shirai was
53+ in Argento Soma
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Fighting Spirit
Fighting Spirit
Hisao Shirai was
53+ in Fighting Spirit
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Infinite Ryvius
Infinite Ryvius
Hisao Shirai was
52+ in Infinite Ryvius
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 1999
Poster of Crest of the Stars
Crest of the Stars
Hisao Shirai was
52+ in Crest of the Stars
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 02 1999
Poster of Master Keaton
Master Keaton
Hisao Shirai was
51+ in Master Keaton
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Cardcaptor Sakura
Cardcaptor Sakura
Hisao Shirai was
51+ in Cardcaptor Sakura
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1998
Poster of Legend of Basara
Legend of Basara
Hisao Shirai was
51+ in Legend of Basara
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of TRIGUN
TRIGUN
Hisao Shirai was
51+ in TRIGUN
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1998
Poster of Vampire Princess Miyu
Vampire Princess Miyu
Hisao Shirai was
50+ in Vampire Princess Miyu
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 07 1997
Poster of Hyper Speed GranDoll
Hyper Speed GranDoll
Hisao Shirai was
50+ in Hyper Speed GranDoll
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 1997
Poster of Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
Hisao Shirai was
49+ in Special Duty Combat Unit Shinesman
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Saber Marionette R
Saber Marionette R
Hisao Shirai was
48+ in Saber Marionette R
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 25 1995
Poster of Armitage III
Armitage III
Hisao Shirai was
48+ in Armitage III
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1995
Poster of Phantom Quest Corp.
Phantom Quest Corp.
Hisao Shirai was
47+ in Phantom Quest Corp.
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 25 1994
Poster of Miracle Girls
Miracle Girls
Hisao Shirai was
46+ in Miracle Girls
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1993
Poster of Flaming Rugby Boy: Dodge Danpei
Flaming Rugby Boy: Dodge Danpei
Hisao Shirai was
44+ in Flaming Rugby Boy: Dodge Danpei
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of Moomin
Moomin
Hisao Shirai was
43+ in Moomin
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 12 1990
Poster of Alfred J. Kwak
Alfred J. Kwak
Hisao Shirai was
42+ in Alfred J. Kwak
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 03 1989
Poster of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
Hisao Shirai was
32+ in King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
as 'Director of Photography'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 09 1979