is a Japanese animator, character designer and anime director.
Biography Beginning his career at Sunrise, Irie worked as an animation director and animator on several productions before transitioning into directing. He made his directorial debut with volumes 2–4 of Alien 9 and the 2004 television series Kurau Phantom Memory. He later directed Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, a series noted for its storytelling and animation quality.
Irie has worked on series such as Vision of Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop, and RahXephon. He is also a member of the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA).
Works
Anime television series Mama wa Shōgaku 4 Nensei (1992; key animation) Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger (1992; key animation) Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer (1993; key animation) Vision of Escaflowne (1994–1996; animation director, animation assistance, key animation) Mobile Fighter G Gundam (1994; key animation) Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997; key animation) Cowboy Bebop (1998; key animation) Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! MAX (1998; key animation) Uchū Kaizoku Mito no Daibōken (1999; key animation) Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (1998–1999; key animation) RahXephon (2002; episode director, animation director, key animation) Fullmetal Alchemist (2003–2004; OP animation director) Gunparade March (2003; character design, character animation director, storyboards, episode direction, key animation) Kurau Phantom Memory (2004; director, screenplay, storyboards, episode direction) Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu (2005–2006; key animation) Soul Eater (2008–2009; OP storyboards, episode direction, key animation) Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu (2008; storyboards, episode direction, animation director, key animation) Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009–10; director) Code:Breaker (2012; director) Scorching Ping Pong Girls (2016; director) Healer Girl (2022; director) Housing Complex C (2022; OP storyboards) Oshi no Ko (2023–2026; storyboards, episode direction) Saint Cecilia and Pastor Lawrence (2023; OP storyboards)
Animated films Spriggan (1998; key animation) Escaflowne (2000; original picture animation director) Digimon Adventure: Our War Game! (2000; key animation) Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (2001; storyboard assistance) Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa (2005; key animation) Tekkon Kinkreet (2006; key animation)
ONA Eden (2021; director)
OVA Moldiver (1993; key animation) Giant Robo: The Animation Chikyū ga Seishi Suru hi (1992–1998; key animation) Yōsei Kisuikoden (1993; key animation) Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo (1996; key animation) JoJo's Bizarre Bizarre Adventures third chapter: "D'Arby The Gambler" (1994; key animation) Macross Plus episode 3 (1995; key animation) Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team (1996–1999; key animation) Alien Nine (2001–2002; character design, animation director, director, Vol. 2–Vol. 4)
Games Exodus Guilty (1998; key animation) NOeL 3 (1998; animation director)
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References
External links IRICOMIX — official website.
Interview at Total Manga