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Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

Did you know that an animator who worked on several famous anime left the industry to dedicate himself entirely to hentai? Meet Hideki Araki, a talented artist who worked as an animator, animation supervisor, and character designer for popular titles before deciding to focus solely on adult anime.

Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

Looking at the list of anime Hideki Araki worked on and comparing it to his current projects is astonishing. First, let’s talk about his work in mainstream anime.

Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

He was an animator for the first Urusei Yatsura movie and also contributed to Night on the Galactic Railroad, Windaria, and Silent Möbius 2.

Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

Araki also worked on InuYasha, serving as animation director for episodes 47 and 92. His portfolio includes Prétear, Rumbling Hearts (Kimi ga Nozomu Eien), where he directed animation in episode 7, and he was also an animator for the film Steamboy.

Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

However, as mentioned, he eventually left mainstream anime behind and decided to work exclusively on hentai. In adult anime, Hideki Araki takes on roles such as director, character designer, storyboard artist, or animation director.

Animator Hideki Araki Left Mainstream Anime to Focus on Hentai

Here are some of the hentai anime Hideki Araki has worked on: Magical Witch Academy, Accelerando: Datenshi-tachi no Sasayaki, Stringendo+Accelerando, Kanochi x Netorare Kazoku, Sleepless Nocturne, Magical Girl Noble Rose, Natsuyasumi Ake no Kanojo wa, Sakusei Byoutou, Imouto Paradise! 3, and Rance 01: The Quest for Hikari.

It’s always fascinating to see how careers take unexpected turns. You can check out Hideki Araki’s full body of work here.

via Você Sabia Anime