Satoshi Kon

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Satoshi Kon (October 12, 1963 – August 24, 2010) was a Japanese anime director and mangaka from Kushiro, Hokkaidō and a member of the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA). He was a graduate of the Graphic Design department of the Musashino Art University. He is sometimes credited as "Yoshihiro Wanibuchi" (鰐淵良宏 Wanibuchi Yoshihiro?) in the credits of Paranoia Agent. He was the younger brother of guitarist and studio musician Tsuyoshi Kon.

12-10-1963

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Libra

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Total Films

こんさとし, 鰐淵良宏, 곤 사토시, 사토시 곤

Also known as (male)

Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Place of Birth

12-10-1963

Birthday

Libra

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Wanibuchi Yoshihiro

Also Known As (male)

Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Place of Birth

Popular works

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Creative career

actor

8 Works

producer

0 Works

director

28 Works

writer

10 Works

other

12 Works

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.

6.7

Year:

2021

Paranoia Agent - Interview Files

A discussion between the director Satoshi Kon and Tamaki Saitō, a psychologist known for his work about "hikikomori", and an interview of the director Satoshi Kon and the series' music composer Susumu Hirasawa. Part of the special features of Paranoia Agent (2004).

0.0

Year:

2011

Tsutsui and Kon's Paprika

The making of anime "Paprika" (2006), focusing on its adaptation from Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel.

0.0

Year:

2007

Paprika

When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.

7.8

Year:

2006

The Making of Millennium Actress

Interviews with director Kon and others cover the entire production from beginning to end. Opening and closing narrated by Genya Tachibana.

6.0

Year:

2006

Memories of Memories

Memories (1995) making-of featurette, includes introductions to the creative genius behind the shows and looks at Otomo’s previous works, such as Akira. It also includes snippets from interviews with Otomo, Koji Morimoto, and Tensai Okamura.

6.0

Year:

2004

Millennium Actress: Tracks

A documentary about the production of the famous Japanese animation "Millennium Actress" by genius director Satoshi Kon, a god-like work. Unfortunately, genius is always short-lived.

10.0

Year:

2001

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

Different cast and crew members discuss 'Perfect Blue'.

0.0

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1998