Kenichi Ishikura
Kenichi Ishikura (Japanese: 石倉 賢一, Hepburn: Ishikura Ken'ichi) is a Japanese director and storyboard artist best known for his works with Shaft.
Kenichi Ishikura 石倉 賢一 | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Director, storyboard artist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu Sakura Trick |
Career
Ishikura began his career in the industry in 2000, and made his debut as an episode director with the 18th episode of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars.[1] For the next several years, he worked mainly as a freelance director. In 2007, Ishikura had his first job with Shaft as an episode director and storyboard artist for Hidamari Sketch.[2] For the next 5 years, Ishikura worked with Shaft, and made his series directorial debut with Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū.[3] The following year, he directed the third season to the Hidamari Sketch franchise.[4] In 2011, Ishikura left Shaft and became a freelance director.
Works
Television series
| Year | Title | Co-director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Eps. | Storyboard art. | Episode dir.[lower-alpha 2] | Series comp. | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū[lower-alpha 3] | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | 12 | Yes (#8) | Yes (#2, 8, 13) | No | [3][5][6] |
| 2010 | Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu[lower-alpha 3] | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | 12 | No | Yes (#12) | No | [4][7] |
| Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu Specials[lower-alpha 3] | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | 2 | Yes (#2) | Yes | No | [8][9][10] | |
| 2013 | Da Capo III | N/A | Actas[lower-alpha 4] | 13 | Yes (#1, 13) | No | Yes | [11][12] |
| 2014 | Sakura Trick | N/A | Studio Deen | 12 | Yes (#1, 10) | No | Yes | [13][14] |
Films
| Year | Title | Co-director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Dur. | Storyboard art. | Unit dir.[lower-alpha 2] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Ongaku Shōjo | N/A | Studio Deen | 25m | No | No | [15] |
Other credits
Note: Some of Ishikura's series directorial works appear here due to his involvement as something other than an episode/unit director, storyboard artist, or series composer, in which case his name will be highlited in the "Director(s)" column.
Television series
| Year | Title | Director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars | Tatsuo Satō | Madhouse | Episode director (#18, 23) | [1] |
| 2002 | Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier | Jun Kawagoe | Japan Vistec | Episode director (#50) | [16] |
| Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution | Yoshimitsu Ōhashi | Madhouse | Episode director (#4) | [17] | |
| Shrine of the Morning Mist | Yuji Moriyama | Chaos Project | Episode director (#10–12) | [18] | |
| 2003 | L/R: Licensed by Royalty | Itsuro Kawasaki | TNK | Episode director (#7) | [19] |
| Shadow Star | Toshiaki Iino | Planet | Episode director (#3) | [20] | |
| 2003–2004 | Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch | Yoshitaka Fujimoto | Actas SynergySP |
Episode director (#16, 22, 27, 33, 42, 52) Storyboard artist (#33, 52) |
[21][22] |
| 2004 | Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure | Yoshitaka Fujimoto | Actas SynergySP |
Episode director (#6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36) | [23] |
| Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni | Mitsuhiro Tōgō (chief) Shōsei Jinno |
Radix | Episode director (#5) | [24] | |
| To Heart: Remember My Memories | Keitarō Motonaga | OLM, Inc. AIC ASTA |
Episode director (#12) | [25] | |
| 2005 | Gun Sword | Gorō Taniguchi | AIC ASTA | Episode director (#12) | [26] |
| Petopeto-san | Akira Nishimori | Xebec M2 | Episode director (#4) | [27] | |
| Paradise Kiss | Osamu Kobayashi | Madhouse | Episode director (#3, 5) | [28] | |
| 2006 | Sugar Sugar Rune | Matsushita Yukihiro | Pierrot | Episode director (#47) | [29] |
| Amaenaide yo!! Katsu!! | Keitarō Motonaga | Studio Deen | Episode director (#6, 11) | [30] | |
| Tactical Roar | Yoshitaka Fujimoto | Actas | Episode director (#1) | [31] | |
| Love Get Chu: Miracle Seiyū Hakusho | Mitsuhiro Tōgō | Radix | Episode director (#8, 25) Storyboard artist (#25) |
[32][33] | |
| Yume Tsukai | Kazuo Yamazaki | Madhouse | Assistant director | [34] | |
| Night Head Genesis | Yoshio Takeuchi | Actas Bee Media |
Episode director (#6) | [35] | |
| Tokimeki Memorial Only Love | Nobuhiro Takemoto | AIC ASTA | Episode director (#2, 9) | [36] | |
| 2007 | Hidamari Sketch | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Ryouki Kamitsubo (chief) |
Shaft | Episode director (#3, 9) Storyboard artist (#9) |
[2][37] |
| Kaze no Stigma | Junichi Sakata | Gonzo | Episode director (#13) | [38] | |
| Nagasarete Airantō | Hideki Okamoto | feel. | Episode director (#22) | [39] | |
| Ef: A Tale of Memories | Shin Ōnuma | Shaft | Episode director (#10) Storyboard artist (#10) |
[40] | |
| 2008 | Hidamari Sketch x 365 | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | Storyboard artist (#6) Episode director (#6, 12) |
[41][42] |
| Ef: A Tale of Melodies | Shin Ōnuma | Shaft | Episode director (#9) | [43] | |
| 2009 | Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | Episode director (#2) Storyboard artist (#2) |
[44] |
| Natsu no Arashi! | Akiyuki Shinbo Shin Ōnuma (series) |
Shaft | Episode director (#4, 8) Storyboard artist (#4, 8) |
[45] | |
| Maria Holic | Akiyuki Shinbo Yukihiro Miyamoto (series) |
Shaft | Storyboard artist (#5) Episode director (#5, 9) |
[46][47] | |
| Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū | Akiyuki Shinbo Kenichi Ishikura |
Shaft | Ending credits director (ED 3) | [48] | |
| 2011 | Infinite Stratos | Yasuhito Kikuchi | Eight Bit | Storyboard artist (#6) | [49] |
| Shōwa Monogatari | Mitsuhiro Tōgō Masahiro Murakami (series) |
Wao World | Episode director (#1) Assistant director (#1–4) |
[50][51] | |
| Maria Holic Alive | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Tomokazu Tokoro (series) |
Shaft | Assistant director Opening credits director (OP 1–3) Episode director (#1) Storyboard artist (#4, 10, 12) |
[52][53] [54][55] | |
| 2016 | Bakuon!! | Junji Nishimura | TMS Entertainment 8PAN |
Storyboard artist (#5) | [56] |
| 2017 | Princess Principal | Masaki Tachibana | 3Hz Actas |
Episode director (#11) | [57] |
| 2018 | 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams | Yukina Hiiro | Project No.9 | Storyboard artist (#11) | [58] |
| Hozuki's Coolheadedness | Kazuhiro Yoneda | Studio Deen | Storyboard artist (#29) | [59] | |
| 2020 | The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of the Gods | Susumu Nishizawa | Studio Deen | Storyboard artist (#14) | [60] |
| Sorcerous Stabber Orphen | Takayuki Hamana | Studio Deen | Storyboard artist (#6, 11) | [61] | |
| Tamayomi | Toshinori Fukushima | Studio A-Cat | Storyboard artist (#5, 10) | [62] |
Films
| Year | Title | Director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mahou Sensei Negima! Anime Finale | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft Studio Pastoral |
Assistant director Storyboard artist |
[63] |
Notes
- Directors credited for all works as Director (監督, Kantoku) unless noted otherwise.
- The terms "unit director" and "episode director" are synonymous.
- Credited as Series Director (シリーズディレクター, Shirīzu Direkutā).
- Credited as Kazami Gakuen Kōshiki Dōga-bu (風見学園公式動画部名義).
References
- Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 18, 23. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 3, 9. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- "夏のあらし! 春夏冬中[あきないちゅう]". Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- "ひだまり スケッチ × ☆☆☆[ほしみっつ]". Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 8. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 2, 8, 13. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 12. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu Specials (television production) (in Japanese). Event occurs at opening credits. 監督 - 石倉賢一 [Director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu Specials (television production) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura; episodes 1–2]
- Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittsu Specials (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 2. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- "Staff & Cast". Da Capo III Official Site (in Japanese). Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- Da Capo III (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 1, 13. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- "Crunchyroll to Stream Sakura Trick Yuri Anime". Anime News Network. January 6, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- Sakura Trick (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 1, 10. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- "Anime Mirai 2015 Casts, Stories Unveiled". Anime News Network. February 25, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 50. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 4. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Shrine of the Morning Mist (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 10–12. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- L/R: Licensed by Royalty (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 7. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Shadow Star (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 3. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 16, 22, 27, 33, 43, 52. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 33, 52. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch Pure (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 5. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- To Heart: Remember My Memories (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 12. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Gun Sword (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 12. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Petopeto-san (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 4. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Paradise Kiss (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 3, 5. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Sugar Sugar Rune (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 47. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Amaenaide yo!! Katsu!! (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 6, 11. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Tactical Roar (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 1. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Love Get Chu: Miracle Seiyū Hakusho (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 8, 25. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Love Get Chu: Miracle Seiyū Hakusho (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 25. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Yume Tsukai (television production) (in Japanese). Event occurs at opening credits. 助監督 - 石倉賢一 [Assistant director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Night Head Genesis (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 6. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Tokimeki Memorial Only Love (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 2, 9. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 9. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Kaze no Stigma (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 13. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Nagasarete Airantō (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 22. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Ef: A Tale of Memories (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 10. 絵コンテ / 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist / Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch x 365 (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 6. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch x 365 (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 6, 12. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Ef: A Tale of Melodies (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 9. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hidamari Sketch x 365 Specials (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 2. 絵コンテ / 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist / Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Natsu no Arashi! (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 4, 8. 絵コンテ / 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist / Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Maria Holic (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 5. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Maria Holic (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 5, 9. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Natsu no Arashi! Akinai-chū (television production) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits list 3. EDディレクター - 石倉賢一 [ED Director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Infinite Stratos (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 6. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Shōwa Monogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 1. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Shōwa Monogatari (television production) (in Japanese). Event occurs at opening credits, episodes 1–4. 助監督 - 石倉賢一 [Assistant director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- "Staff / Cast". Maria Holic Alive (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- Maria Holic Alive (television production) (in Japanese). Event occurs at opening credits. OPディレクター - 石倉賢一 [OP Director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Maria Holic Alive (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 1. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Maria Holic Alive (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 4, 10, 12. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Bakuon!! (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 5. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Princess Principal (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 11. 演出 - 石倉賢一 [Episode director - Kenichi Ishikura]
- 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 11. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Hozuki's Coolheadedness (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 29. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Imperial Wrath of the Gods (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 14. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 6, 11. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Tamayomi (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 5, 10. 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
- Mahou Sensei Negima! Anime Finale (motion picture) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits. 副監督 / 絵コンテ - 石倉賢一 [Assistant director / Storyboard artist - Kenichi Ishikura]
External links
- Kenichi Ishikura at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Kenichi Ishikura at IMDb
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