Junichi Hayama

Junichi Hayama (羽山 淳一) is a Japanese animator credited as the Character Designer and Chief Animation Director of the OVA adaptation of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure and the Phantom Blood movie by Studio A.P.P.P..

Originating from Monsieur Onion (affiliates of ), he now collaborates with various studios as a freelancer. He is well known for his work on the anime, where he developed his current style from his mentor, Masami Suda.

History
In 1984, after graduating from high school, Hayama joined Monsieur Onion Productions, an affiliate of, where he made his animation debut on the series. He later debuted as a key animator for the anime Hai Step Jun in 1985.

In 1987, Hayama made his debut as an animation director for the TV series, becoming the favorite pupil of the show's character designer, Masami Suda, who would help him develop his style. Hayama had previously worked as a key animator for the movie and would go on to draw illustrations for various games relating to the series, including the PlayStation action game in 2000, and the  in 2005.

In 1989, Hayama made his debut as a character designer for the OVA series. And in 1990, Hayama left Monsieur Onion Productions to start working as a freelance artist. After leaving, Hayama continued working as a character designer and animation director, most notably on the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure OVA series and movie by A.P.P.P.. In 2011, Hayama worked as an animation director for the TV mini-series produced by  in collaboration with.

His wife Atsuko Ueno is a manga artist, animator, and the author of. His younger brother Kenji Hayama is also a key animator, animation director, and character designer. His cousin Yasunori Hayama is an anime photographer and cinematographer.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
In 2022, when asked at why the Phantom Blood film never received a home video release, Hayama responded, "I don’t want you to see me angry and pissed off, so it is better if I don’t answer this question."

Credits

 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (OVA)
 * Character Design:
 * Chief Animation Director:
 * Animation Director:
 * Key Animation:
 * Promotional Artwork
 * JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood
 * Director
 * Character Design
 * Chief Animation Director

Gallery
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Personal Art (Property of Junichi Hayama)
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