Kohei Ashiya
Gender
Male
Nationality
Japanese
is a Japanese
animator and university
professor credited for his directing and key animation for the TV adaptation by
David Production up to
Golden Wind .
[2] He is well known for his publicized artwork and longtime work on the series since
Season one .
Ashiya is a full-time lecturer in the Tokyo Media Arts department at Takarazuka University where he teaches classes in animation content production.[3] Other series Ashiya has worked on include Dr. Stone , Golden Kamuy , Mob Psycho 100 , Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru , and Lupin the Third .
Biography
Born in Hokkaido , Japan, Kohei Ashiya always had a passion for manga and films ever since he was a child.[4] Ashiya was inspired to become an artist after watching the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA series during high school.[4]
One of Ashiya's older works
After graduating from university, Ashiya dreamed of becoming a manga artist and was preparing to make his debut. However, he was approached by a former tutor from his university who asked him to help teach a lecture about animation.[4] While lecturing at the university and working in the animation industry, one of his older JoJo's Bizarre Adventure drawings caught the attention of officials who wanted him to work as an animation director for the newest adaption of the series.[4] Since then, Ashiya has been heavily involved with David Production and has worked closely with chief animation director and character designers Takako Shimizu and Masahiko Komino , assisting them with their designs as well as working as an assistant director. Ashiya's favorite characters from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series are Joseph Joestar and Bruno Bucciarati ,[5] and his favorite Stands are Sticky Fingers and Bad Company .[6] His favorite part is also Vento Aureo .[7] According to Ashiya, the easiest characters for him to draw were Jean Pierre Polnareff , Okuyasu Nijimura , and Kars .[8]
In 2022, Ashiya worked as an animation director for the films The First Slam Dunk and One Piece Film: Red .
Controversy
On September 17, 2019, Ashiya wrote a thread on Twitter claiming that he hadn't been paid for his work on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind anime despite the final episode having aired over two months prior.[9] He later made a Tweet reporting that, although the matter had not been fully resolved yet, he was able to get in touch with the producer and finally received payment for his work. However, due to the controversy surrounding his statement, Ashiya worried that he might not be allowed to participate in future JoJo -related productions. Ashiya also mentioned that he had already not been invited to work on the next Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan project which was underway.[10]
Credits
Gallery
Genga (原画)
Key Animation (原画)
Eyecatch Illustrations (原画)
Promotional Art
Personal Artwork (Property of Kohei Ashiya)[13]
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April 16, "Happy Birthday Giorno!"
June 7, Hirohiko Araki's Birthday
June 14, Jotaro done in class
November 1, "Sister Malone VS. Murderous Nurse Abbacchio!!"
November 23, "Good Brother's Day!"
December 16, "Too Excited for Christmas", Part 1
December 19, "Too Excited for Christmas", Part 2
December 22, "Too Excited for Christmas", Part 3
December 24, "Too Excited for Christmas", Part 4
January 7, "Late" Happy New Year and Stone Ocean TV broadcasting
March 17, "Congratulations on your graduation!" 1/3
March 17, "Congratulations on your graduation!" 2/3
March 17, "Congratulations on your graduation!" 3/3
March 18, "Congratulations on your graduation!"
March 25, "Jotaro & Star Platinum Vs. Saitama!"
April 16, "Happy Birthday Giorno!"
April 26, Japan Comic Art Expo 2022, Irene
August 2, Speedwagon's sweating profusely
December 3, "Congratulations on the 'Stone Ocean ' 3rd season broadcast!"
December 3, Anniversary of the release of the 3rd season of Stone Ocean Anime
Happy Halloween! & Congratulations on the 10th anniversary of the JoJo Anime
January 31, "Happy Birthday Kira!"
February 27, University Graduate Gifts, Part 1
February 27, University Graduate Gifts, Part 2
April 16, Happy Birthday Giorno !
August 7, Tokyo 2020 Italy vs USA-1
August 7, Tokyo 2020 Italy vs USA-2
September 27, Happy Birthday Joseph and Bucciarati
October 31, Happy Halloween 2021
December 25, Merry Christmas! 2021
January 15, Strawberry Day
January 22, Jotaro vs. DIO
February 14, Valentine's Day, Part 1
February 14, Valentine's Day, Part 2
February 14, Valentine's Day, Part 3
February 29, Akina Nakamori
March 11, Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 1
March 11, Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 2
March 11, Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 3
March 11, Great East Japan Earthquake, Part 4
March 19, The Boss's deaths 100 days later, spoofing Japanese web comic The crocodile who will die in 100 days
March 24, University Graduate Gifts, Part 1
March 24, University Graduate Gifts, Part 2
March 24, University Graduate Gifts, Part 3
March 25, Italian Coronavirus PSA, Part 1
March 25, Italian Coronavirus PSA, Part 2
March 25, Italian Coronavirus PSA, Part 3
April 15, Rest in Peace Keiji Fujiwara
April 16, Happy Birthday Giorno !
April 21, "Stay Home, JoJo at Morioh", Part 1
April 25, "Stay Home, JoJo at Morioh", Part 2
May 17, Sailor Moon Redraw
June 21, Happy Father's Day!, Part 1
June 21, Happy Father's Day!, Part 2
August 11, Providing a Cool Breeze
August 13, Summer has arrived!
September 27, Happy Birthday Joseph and Bucciarati, Part 1
September 27, Happy Birthday Joseph and Bucciarati, Part 2
October 14, "What-if" Stand card based on titular protagonist of Hanzawa Naoki , coinciding with the birthday of Japanese actor Masato Sakai , who played Hanzawa
October 14, "What-if" Stand card based on Ohwada, an antagonist from Hanzawa Naoki
October 25, "What-if" Stand card based on Taiji Isayama, an antagonist from novel and 2013/2020 TV drama series Hanzawa Naoki
October 31, Happy Halloween 2020
December 24, Merry Christmas
December 29, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (TV Drama)
January 1, Happy New Year
January 1, Happy New Year (Buon Anno), Part 1
January 3, Happy New Year (Buon Anno), Part 2
January 3, Happy New Year (Buon Anno), Part 3
March 9, Determinazione, Part 1
March 9, Determinazione, Part 2
March 25, Abbacchio's Birthday, Part 1
March 25, Abbacchio's Birthday, Part 2
March 25, Abbacchio's Birthday, Part 3
March 25, Abbacchio's Birthday, Part 4
March 31, New Era (Nuova Era nome!!)
April 3, Spider Gwen (Jolyne)
April 15, Giorno's Birthday (Buon compleanno!!)
May 31, University Graduate Gifts, Part 1
May 31, University Graduate Gifts, Part 2
May 31, University Graduate Gifts, Part 3
June 9, Bruno Bucciarati[14]
June 14, Mista and Trish Body Swap, spoofing the 2016 animated film Your name , Part 1
June 14, Mista and Trish Body Swap, spoofing the 2016 animated film Your Name , Part 2
July 12 Official JoJo Twitter 400k followers
July 28, Golden Wind Finale
August 14, World Lion Day
August 15, One JoJo per Day, Part 1
August 15, One JoJo per Day, Part 2
August 18, Happy Birthday Chamomile Chami[15]
August 18, Esperienza D'oro, Part 1
August 18, Esperienza D'oro, Part 2
August 25, Open Campus Day, Part 1
August 25, Open Campus Day, Part 2
September 5, Glamb Promo, Part 1
September 5, Glamb Promo, Part 2
September 27, Joseph & Bruno Birthday, Part 1
September 27, Joseph & Bruno Birthday, Part 2
September 27, Joseph & Bruno Birthday, Part 3
November 17, Brave & Bold Event
November 21, Diavolo & King Crimson
November 22, Jonathan & Erina
November 25, DIO & The World
December 8, Animazon, Part 1
December 8, Animazon, Part 2
December 8, Animazon, Part 3
December 12, Airport Layover Drawings, Part 1
December 12, Airport Layover Drawings, Part 2
December 25, Christmas Day
December 30, Diavolo & King Crimson
December 30, High DIO & The World
December 31, Happy New Years
December 31, Happy New Years
Jan 1, Happy New Year, Part 1
Jan 3, Happy New Year, Part 2
Feb 14, Valentine's Day, Part 1
Feb 14, Valentine's Day, Part 2
Feb 14, Valentine's Day, Part 3
Feb 14, Valentine's Day, Part 4
Feb 14, Valentine's Day, Part 5
Feb 14, Valentine's Da, Part 6
Mar 20, The Day of Heavy Weather
April 1, April Fool's Day, Part 1
April 1, April Fool's Day, Part 2
May 7, Golden Week, Part 1
May 7, Golden Week, Part 2
May 7, Golden Week, Part 3
May 7, Golden Week, Part 4
May 13, "Fight with me, Caesar!"
May 19, Japan Comic Art Expo
June 23, Part 5 Anime Announced
July 7, Tanabata Festival
July 15, "Stay Strong" - Western Japan Floods
August 17, Tribute to Unsho Ishizuka, Part 2
October 5, Golden Wind Premiere
October 31, Happy Halloween, Part 1
November 2, Happy Halloween, Part 2
November 8, Takarazuka University, Part 1
November 8, Takarazuka University, Part 2
November 11, Pocky & Pretz Day, Part 1
November 11, Pocky & Pretz Day, Part 2
November 11, Pocky & Pretz Day, Part 3
November 11, Pocky & Pretz Day, Part 4
December 24, Merry Christmas (Buon Natale)
December 25, New Year's Cards, Part 1
December 25, New Year's Cards, Part 2
January 8, "Adult Day", Part 1
January 8, "Adult Day", Part 2
January 13, Recolor, Part 1
January 12, Recolor, Part 2
January 12, Recolor, Part 3
January 12, Recolor, Part 4
January 25, "Blu-ray & DVD Vol.8 Release"
January 27, "Happy Birthday Jotaro!"
January 30, "Happy Birthday Kira!"
February 2, "Twintail Day"
February 9, "Stardust Crusaders"
February 13, Valentine♪, Part 1
February 13, Valentine♪, Part 2
February 14, Valentines Day ("pic not related")
February 18, "GREAT FESTIVAL"
February 21, "Cat Day! <3 Meowwww!"
April 1, "April Fools!", Part 1
April 1, "April Fools!", Part 2
April 1, "April Fools!", Part 3
April 1, "April Fools!", Part 4
April 3, "Good job TUSK!"
April 10, "GREAT FESTIVAL, thanks!"
April 15, "Happy Birthday Giorno!"
April 24, "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan"
April 25, "Blu-ray & DVD Vol.11 Release"
May 12, "Happy Birthday Caesar!"
May 20, "Happy Birthday Narancia!"
May 24, "Kissing Day (❤ Big Brother Ermes)"
June 8, "Happy Birthday Trish! WANNAABEE~!"
July 22, Bucciarati (Sticky Fingers)
August 22, "Happy Birthday Kakyoin!"
September 27, "Happy Birthday Bucciarati!"
September 27, "Happy Birthday Joseph!"
October 30, Halloween, Part 1
October 30, Halloween, Part 2
December 11, Halloween (3)
December 11, Easiest to Draw, Part 1
December 11, Easiest to Draw, Part 2
December 11, Most fun to draw
December 11, How DIO dresses
December 18, Favorite Assassins
December 22, JoJo Women 2017
January 5, New Year's cards, Part 2
January 5, New Year's cards, Part 1
February 2, "Twintail Day"
February 8, Funny Valentine & D4C
March 25, "Happy Birthday Abbacchio!"
April 16, "Happy Birthday Giorno!"
April 27, Takarazuka University
June 5, Police car & Motorcycle, Part 2
June 5, Police car & Motorcycle, Part 1
July 2, Takarazuka University
September 8, Harley Quinn & Suicide Squad
November 11, Pocky Day, Part 2
November 11, Pocky Day, Part 3
November 11, Pocky Day, Part 4
November 11, Pocky Day, Part 5
November 22, "Couples Day" Joseph & Suzi Q
December 25, "Merry Christmas Morioh", Part 1
December 25, "Merry Christmas Morioh", Part 2
December 25, "Merry Christmas Morioh", Part 3
December 31, New Year's Greetings
January 8, "Battle in Egypt" Broadcast
January 8, New Year's card Illustration
January 13, "Battle in Egypt" Broadcast
February 25, "Rest in peace, Caesar A. Zeppeli"
March 9, "Smell of Death and Symbol of Life" Takarazuka University
April 22, "Battle in Egypt" Blu-ray/DVD Release
June 12, "Final Episode" Stardust Crusaders
June 27, Blu-ray/DVD Release
September 1, Gyro Zeppeli
September 13, Final SC Blu-ray/DVD Release
September 13, Johnny Joestar
September 27, "Happy Birthday Joseph & Bucciarati!"
December 3, Mista & Team Pistols
April, Takarazuka University
April, Takarazuka University
April, Takarazuka University
April, Takarazuka University
July, Bucciarati & Zeppeli
July, Bucciarati & Zeppeli, colored
September, "Walk Like Crusaders" Event
September, iPhone Lock Screen
October 11, Takarazuka University
November 1, "Gods of Olympus with Hamamoto!" Takarazuka University
December 31, "Happy New Year!"
May 30, "Kars!" University Graduation Gift
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