Shinji Hashimoto (橋本 晋治, Hashimoto Shinji, October 6, 1967) is a Japanese animator born in Kyoto. After graduating from high school, he began his career as an animator on Telecom Animation Film. He then became freelance and focused on theatrical productions. Recognized as one of the most talented and technically adept freelance animators in the industry. His older brother Kouichi Hashimoto (橋本浩一) is also an animator.
