Hiroki Shibata, born on May 7, 1960, in Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan, is a Japanese director known for his work in anime. Shibata's contributions have been significant in the anime industry, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s.

KNOWN FOR

Dragon Ball Z
1993
Butt Detective
2018
KIRA KIRA☆PRETTY CURE A LA MODE
2018
Cackling Kitarou
1985
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
2005
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
1988
Graveyard Kitaro
2008
Thriller Restaurant
2009
Getter Robo Go
1991
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
1994
Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole
1995
Delicious Party Precure Movie: Dreaming Children's Lunch!
2022

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Directing
18
Art
3
2025
Butt Detective the Movie: Star and Moon
Director
2022
Delicious Party Precure Movie: Dreaming Children's Lunch!
Second Unit Director
2020
Butt Detective the Movie: Mystery of the Ruins of Tentōmushi
Director
2018
Butt Detective
Director
2009
Thriller Restaurant
Director
2008
Graveyard Kitaro
Director
2005
Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
Director
1995
Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie - Black Dream Hole
Director
1994
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice
Director
1993
Dragon Ball Z
Director
1992
Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai - Avan's Disciples
Director
1991
Getter Robo Go
Director
1989
Akko-chan's Got a Secret!
Director
1988
Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
Director
1987
Winning Pitcher
Director
1986
Gegege no Kitaro: Clash!! The Great Rebellion of the Yokai from Another Dimension
Director
1985
Cackling Kitarou
Series Director
1984
Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle
Director