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Yuji Ueda has 25 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1990s through the 2020s. 1 ranks in the Top 10%, led by Rurouni Kenshin.
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
2003
Action · Adventure
Shaman King
2001 · Series · Actor
Top 14%Tubi · Free w/ ads
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
2009 · Movie · Voice
Top 26%Hulu · Included
Kill la Kill
2013 · Series · Voice
Top 30%Hulu · Included
SHAMAN KING
2021 · Series · Voice
Top 31%Netflix · Included
Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai
2007 · Movie · Voice
Top 34%Hulu · Included
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
2008 · Movie · Voice
Top 39%Hulu · Included
The Meiji Era was one of great renewal for Japan, where swords and killing were outlawed. However, many survivors from the time of Revolution still live, lurking in the shadows and waiting for a chance to use their killing blades again. Only Kenshin Himura, formerly one of the most brutal of killers, hopes to keep his swordsman's honor and still live in the new era.
With Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Mina Tominaga
Asakura Yoh is a shaman, a person who communicates with ghosts. He enters the Shaman Fight, for whoever wins the tournament gets to commune with the Great Spirit, God... that and his fiance Anna wants to be the wife of the Shaman King. Helping him are his friends Manta, Horo Horo, Ryu, and his samurai ghost partner, Amidamaru.
With Inuko Inuyama, Katsuyuki Konishi, Masahiko Tanaka
When the creator of the world, Arceus, comes to pass judgement on humanity for the theft of the legendary Jewel of Life, Ash and his friends are sent back in time to possibly reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
as Takeshi / Sonans (voice) · Voice
Prime Video · Rent
In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that would leave no survivors. He transferred this message to his master, the legendary hero Arlon, while he was being attacked by a violent group of Hellgar. During the battle, his sense of sight was lost and he was rendered unable to see. He used the detection of his Aura, and so with the offensive Wave Bomb, he eliminated them. Though by the threat, the queen of Rota, Lady Rin was resolute to die with her civilians, and so Arlon made a choice.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
Honnouji Academy is forcefully ruled by the iron-fisted control of its student council and its president, Satsuki Kiryuin. Transfer student, Ryuko Matoi, arrives on campus carrying a giant sword, that is actually half of a scissor. She is looking for the woman who holds the other half of her sword who killed her father. It is said that Satsuki Kiryuin knows the identity of the killer but when Ryuko confronts her she is beaten by the student council and their powerful "Goku Uniforms" whom she cannot match in strength. However, once Ryuko receives her own "Kamui" by the name of Senketsu, the odds are lifted in her favor.
With Ami Koshimizu, Ryoka Yuzuki, Aya Suzaki
Medium Yoh Asakura enters a battle tournament held every 500 years, competing with other shamans in a bid to become the all-powerful Shaman King.
With Yoko Hikasa, Katsuyuki Konishi, Minami Takayama
Ash and friends (this time accompanied by newcomer Dawn) arrive at an idyllic village on their way to their next Pokemon contest, where chaos will soon erupt with the prophecy of two Pokemon Gods (Dialga and Palkia) and the arrival of a mysterious, seemingly deadly Pokemon named Darkrai, which has the power to distort space and time.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
as Sonans (voice) · Voice
Ash, Pikachu, and their friends come to a desert city by the sea. Here they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, which has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn of a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayuki Makiguchi
When Giratina is discovered to be able to create parallel dimensions, it's up to Ash and his friends to stop a mysterious stranger from using its powers for evil.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
Ginko, a Mushi master, travels from place to place researching the Mushi and helping people who are suffering because of it.
With Yuto Nakano, Mika Doi, Ai Kobayashi
as Sonans (voice) · Voice
Tubi · Free w/ ads+1
Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust—and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to get away, but it’s forced to drag Ash along as it continues its rescue mission. They arrive in a city of cogs and gears, where a corrupt official has stolen the ultimate invention: the Artificial Pokémon Magearna, created 500 years ago. He plans to use its mysterious power to take control of this mechanical kingdom! Can Ash and Volcanion work together to rescue Magearna? One of the greatest battles in Pokémon history is about to unfold!
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayuki Makiguchi
Ash and his friends must stop a greedy media mogul from using the shape-shifting Zoroark to capture the time-travelling Celebi.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
When the sadness of her father's disappearance gets to Molly Hale, she unknowingly uses the Unown to create her own dream world along with Entei, who she believes to be her father. When Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, Ash — alongside Misty and Brock — invade the mansion looking for his mom and trying to stop the mysteries of Molly's Dream World and Entei!
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
In order to escape a greedy Pokémon hunter, Celebi must use the last of its energy to travel through time to the present day. Celebi brings along Sammy, a boy who had been trying to protect it. Along with Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang, Sammy and Celebi must encounter an enemy far more advanced than the hunter, with the fate of the forest hanging in the balance.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Unsho Ishizuka
The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shigure Takimi watched his friends and family get slashed down in the name of freedom and prosperity. Now he and a band of desparate rebels have sworn to settle one final score. Only one man stands in their way: Rurouni Kenshin. Will the former assassin take up his sword to fight again? When Shigure discovers Kenshin's true identity and his fight becomes a personal vendetta, the young hero will have no choice.
Dir. Hatsuki Tsuji · With Mayo Suzukaze, Miki Fujitani, Yuji Ueda
as Takeshi (voice) · Voice
Deoxys, a Pokémon from outer space, terrorizes the high-tech city Ash Ketchum and his friends are visiting.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, KAORI
as Takeshi / Sonans (voice) · Voice
Ash, May, Brock, and Max come upon the festival of the Wishing Star of Seven Nights. During their enjoyment, the legendary Pokemon--Jirachi, descends from the heavens and befriends Max. Jirachi, with the power to grant any wish, is sought after by many people wanting to claim its power. One man seeks to use its legendary power to revive an ancient Pokemon known as Groudon, unaware of the dangers hidden within Jirachi's powers
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Yuji Ueda, KAORI
Pokémon Chronicles, partly known in Japan as Pocket Monsters Side Stories, is a spin-off series of the Pokémon anime, revolving around characters other than Ash Ketchum.
With Yuji Ueda, Miyako Ito, Mayumi Izuka
as Takeshi / Sonans (voice) · Voice
On their way through the Battle Frontier, Ash and friends meet up with a Pokémon Ranger who's mission is to deliever the egg of Manaphy to a temple on the ocean's floor. However, a greedy pirate wants the power of Manaphy to himself.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Yuji Ueda
Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokemon match like none before.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka
as Takeshi (voice) · Voice
The Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, has found Mewtwo in a remote area of the Johto region. As Giovanni tries to re-capture Mewtwo, Ash and his friends are kidnapped by Domino, a new Team Rocket member, while trying to rescue Pikachu from Jessie and James. The Clone Pokemon are also captured and are then used as bait for Mewtwo. The situation then becomes a battle between the wills of Mewtwo and Giovanni; and Mewtwo also tries to discover if it and the clones have a purpose in life, even though they are products of science.
Dir. Masamitsu Hidaka · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka
as Sonans (voice) · Voice
In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power–and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayuki Makiguchi
Ash, Pikachu and the gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Altomare, the age-old water capital. Joining the adventure are two new legendary Pokémon, a pair of siblings named Latias and Latios, who serve as peacekeepers and protectors of the Soul Dew — a priceless treasure with a mysterious power.
Dir. Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka
as Takeshi (voice) · Voice
After accepting an invitation from a mysterious trainer, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Mewtwo, an artificially created Pokémon who wants to do battle.
Dir. Motonori Sakakibara, Kunihiko Yuyama · With Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Otani, Mayumi Izuka
as Mr. Jenkins (voice) · Voice
A headstrong orphan discovers a world of spells and potions while living with a selfish witch.
Dir. Goro Miyazaki · With Kokoro Hirasawa, Shinobu Terajima, Gaku Hamada
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