Shunichi Ishimoto, the animation director of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, has finally quit the David Production animation studio. He was affiliated with them for a long time and has worked on every JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series since the beginning. He was one of their chief animators and has now decided to become a freelancer.
The production studio started in 2007, and since then they have developed all of the seasons of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. David Production is also prominently known for anime series like Fire Force, Undead Unluck, Monster Hunter Stories: Ride on, Ensemble Stars, Cells at Work!!, and Urusei Yatsura. They have also worked on a bunch of movies, OVAs, and ONAs.
Ishimoto shared this news on his official X account, and fans thanked him for his contribution to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and wished him all the best in his future endeavors.
Shunichi Ishimoto Quits David Production Animation Studio After Ten Years
Ishimoto was affiliated with David Production for over ten years. He revealed from his official X account that he has decided to become a freelancer and that his schedule is full.
個人的なお知らせですが、この度会社辞めてフリーランスになりました。
現在スケジュールは埋まっていますが、仕事関係の連絡先は下記のリンク先に表記しております。
何卒よろしくお願い致します。https://t.co/jv28wDCm0F— 石本 峻一 (@shunishimoto) April 24, 2024
He thanked the fans for the love and support they showed to the animator and listed his contact details for his upcoming journey as a freelancer in the animation world.
Ishimoto leaving David Production will surely affect the company in a major way as he is one of their main animators. He was not only responsible for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure but he also contributed to multiple other anime series.
Ishimoto has worked with JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure since the beginning of his career. He was the chief animation director for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind, co-chief animation director for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable and stand designer for the fifth season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Fans Thank Shunichi Ishimoto For His Contribution
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is known all around the anime world for its artistic style, which is quite unique compared to other anime series, and the major credit for this goes to animators like Ishimoto. Ishimoto’s involvement with JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure certainly helped the series grow and become one of the best anime series of all time.
This is why, when he announced that he was quitting David Production and starting freelance work, fans filled his post with nothing but appreciation.
While some fans were grateful for his work with Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, others pointed out his contribution to other works like Bleach, Kuroko’s Basketball, Haikyu!!, My Hero Academia, and many more.
Thanks for the happiness you have brought us all! I wish you great success and fortune in your future.
— Knight Owl (@RatherMediocre) April 24, 2024
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK. ☺️ pic.twitter.com/oUowbRtIhz
— Evelyn 👉😎👉 (@shiny_eevee_uwu) April 24, 2024
I LOVE YOU ISHIMOTO
— 𝕛𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕟 ツ (@felix_mcfelix) April 24, 2024
Congrats on your new journey! 🌟 Wishing you all the best as a freelance adventurer. ✨ Let's connect and create magic! 🙌 #FreedomAwaits
— Bev (@Bevre_ge_) April 24, 2024
Congrats on your freelance leap! Wishing you success, schedule slots, and gigs aplenty. ☺️ 🌟 #FreelanceJourney
— Blondelle (@Blondelle950401) April 24, 2024
Congrats on the leap! Embrace the freelance life. Looks like you're in demand. Hit us up with your new adventures. Much luck! Keep in touch!
— Cammie (@Cammie616872) April 24, 2024
Although Ishimoto’s decision is great for the animator, it couldn’t have come at a worse time as according to reports, the Studio is working on the sixth season of the series, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run. The sixth season has been long awaited by the fans and was rumored to be released in 2025. However, nothing official has been disclosed about the series by the creators.
You can watch all seasons of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure on Hulu.
