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Takashi Ikehata

Directing · Born 1958-02-10 · Japan

Biography

Takashi Ikehata (池端隆史, Ikehata Takashi, born February 10, 1958) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He also works under the name Takashi Ikehata (池端たかし) and, occasionally, Higashi Suehiro (末広東). He started as a cinematographer. In 1981 he joined Tokyo Animation Film (now Anime Film), where was in charge of the photography. After working for several studios, he went freelance.

Known for

Filmography

2025Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck RightAssistant Director
2024Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLFDirector
2023Yuri Is My Job!Assistant Director
2023Spy ClassroomAssistant Director
2020Higurashi: When They Cry - NEWAssistant Director
2018IslandAssistant Director
2017TsukigakireiDirector
2017Armed Girl's MachiavellismStoryboard
2015The Testament of Sister New DevilDirector
2014No Game No LifeDirector
2014Witch Craft WorksDirector
2013Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the GodsDirector
2013Non Non BiyoriDirector
2013Outbreak CompanyDirector
2013My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFUAssistant Director
2012The Pet Girl of SakurasouDirector
2012Aikatsu!Storyboard Artist
2012Listen to Me, Girls. I'm Your Father!Director
2010Naruto OVA 7: Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It!Director
2010ShikiStoryboard Artist
2010Maid Sama!Director
2009Taisho Baseball GirlsSeries Composition
2007PotemayoDirector
2007Shakugan no Shana: The MovieSecond Unit Director
2006Kujibiki UnbalanceSeries Director
2005Honey and CloverDirector
2004GenshikenSeries Director
2004Daphne in the Brilliant BlueSeries Director
2003Da CapoStoryboard Artist
2002Azumanga DaiohStoryboard Artist
2000InuYashaDirector
1998Steam DetectivesStoryboard Artist
1985Magical Emi, the Magic StarCompositing Artist

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