Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 26, 1992 (33 years old)
Place of Birth
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Also Known As
- 山本葉
- You Yamamoto
- Leaf
- 山本 健
Ken Yamamoto
Biography
Ken "Leaf" Yamamoto is a Canadian-born animator and director who came to Japan at the age of 12. After working for Production I.G, he is currently working as a freelancer.
Known For
Directing
Ruri Rocks
Key Animation
2025
mono
Opening/Ending Animation
2025
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
Director, Storyboard Artist, Second Unit Director, Animation Director
2024
Blue Giant
Key Animation
2023
One Piece Film Red
Key Animation
2022
Pokémon: Hisuian Snow
Storyboard Artist, Director, Series Director, Animation
2022
SPY x FAMILY
Key Animation
2022
86 EIGHTY-SIX
Opening/Ending Animation
2021
SSSS.DYNAZENON
Key Animation
2021
Wonder Egg Priority
Key Animation, Opening/Ending Animation
2021
Fate/Grand Order: Divine Realm of the Round Table - Camelot Wandering; Agateram
Animation Director
2020
JUJUTSU KAISEN
Key Animation
2020