Tatsunoko Production
Chigira joined Tatsunoko Production in 1979, working at the effects department. His first major work was as technical director on "Venus Wars" in 1989. Chigira later moved to the production department where he worked as a storyboard artist on "Miracle Giants Dome-kun". Chigira moved to join Madhouse where he made his directorial debut in the OVA, "Nineteen19" as well as "Tokyo Babylon".