List of Famous people born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Kōnosuke Uda
Kōnosuke Uda is a Japanese director of anime. He graduated from the Animation Department of Tokyo Design Academy and worked as a freelancer at Toei Animation. His most notable work has been as a series director for One Piece, including two of its feature films. Other works directed include Ginga e Kickoff!!, Rainbow Fireflies, Majin Bone, and Days. He currently works mainly for MAPPA.
Hiroaki Sakurai
Hiroaki Sakurai is a Japanese anime director and bassist who is known for his work in UFO Baby and the Di Gi Charat series. He has served as the director for series such as Nanaka 6/17, Cromartie High School, Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette, GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class, Maid Sama!, Nekogami Yaoyorozu, Jewelpet Happiness, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., and The Demon Girl Next Door. He is married to Sayuri Ōba, an anime screenwriter.
Hidetaka Sugimura
Hidetaka Sugimura is a Japanese boccia player. He has represented Japan since 2010 and in the Summer Paralympics since 2012.
Hidenori Nodera
Hidenori Nodera is a Japanese former professional racing cyclist, who currently works as a directeur sportif for UCI Continental team Shimano Racing Team.
Masaaki Yanagishita
Masaaki Yanagishita is a former Japanese football player and manager.