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Hiroyuki Morita was born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1964 and graduated from Fukuoka University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined the animation production company Shaft after completing his studies in mechanical engineering.
Hiroyuki Morita contributed as an inbetweener to landmark films such as Akira and Kiki's Delivery Service. He was also hired as a key animator for Roujin Z, Memories, and the psychological thriller Perfect Blue.
Hiroyuki Morita directed The Cat Returns which was released in 2002. This film became his most recognized work as a director and showcased his ability to blend whimsical storytelling with Studio Ghibli's signature visual style.
Hiroyuki Morita posted a statement on the 13th of June 2007 stating that he disliked the original work and made malicious changes to the animation. This comment ignited a firestorm of criticism from viewers who felt betrayed by the perceived disrespect toward the source material.
Hiroyuki Morita moved to Polygon Pictures by mid-2017 where he was involved in the management of ACTF. ACTF is a forum dedicated to digital animation and reflects the industry's shift toward digital techniques.
Hiroyuki Morita drew criticism from Korean media in August 2023 after posting on X regarding DJ Soda's performance at the MUSIC CIRCUS'23 festival. He suggested that the sexual victimization reported by the performer was a public type of enticement and argued that festival organizers should not be complicit in such art.