Kiyotaka Oshiyama is an animation director, animator, character designer, and CEO of Studio Durian. He is recognized in the Japanese animation industry as a versatile creator with excellent drawing skills and delicate emotional expression.

Oshiyama began his career at the Japanese animation studio XEBEC, founded in 1995, where he served as animation director for the TV anime "Denn? Coil." Later, as a freelancer, he worked as animation director for "Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos" and handled character design and animation direction for Netflix"s "Devilman Crybaby," showcasing outstanding visual quality. He also contributed as a key animator on major Studio Ghibli theatrical animations such as "The Secret World of Arrietty," "The Wind Rises," and "How Do You Live?", gaining high acclaim in the industry.

In 2016, Oshiyama successfully made his directorial debut with the TV anime "Flip Flappers," and in 2017, he co-founded Studio Durian with a producer from Bones, becoming its CEO and actively engaged in training new talent. His first feature-length directorial work, the 2024 anime film "Look Back," received significant attention and recognition from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki. Oshiyama, with his extensive field experience, superior drawing skills, and sensitive emotional expression, has established himself as an influential creator who sets new standards and inspires younger animators and creators in the Japanese animation industry.

His major works include key animation on "Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance," key animation for Studio Ghibli theatrical films such as "The Secret World of Arrietty" and "The Wind Rises," as well as design and animation direction for Netflix"s "Devilman Crybaby," "Flip Flappers," and "Flip Flappers Progressive." His versatile skills and profound directorial ability place him in a unique position within the Japanese animation world, with great expectations for his future endeavors.