Kenjirou Okada
Kenjirou Okada (Japanese: 岡田 堅二朗, Hepburn: Okada Kenjirō) is a Japanese director and storyboard artist best known for directing March Comes In like a Lion.
Kenjirou Okada 岡田 堅二朗 | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Director, storyboard artist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | March Comes In like a Lion |
Career
Okada started off in the anime industry as a production advancer for Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin in 2006.[1] Afterwards, he joined Telecom Animation Film as an in-between animator.[2] In 2012, Okada became a freelance director, making his debut with the 10th episode of Tsuritama.[3] The same year, he would join Shaft and make his debut with the company with the 2nd episode of Nekomonogatari: Black. For the next 4 years, he participated in a number of Shaft productions as an episode director and storyboard artist, and in 2016 made his debut as a series director with March Comes In like a Lion,[4] which received positive reviews from critics.[5][6]
Works
Television series
| Year | Title | Co-director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Eps. | Storyboard art. | Episode dir.[lower-alpha 2] | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2017 | March Comes In like a Lion[lower-alpha 3] | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | 22 | Yes (#11) | Yes (#1, 22) | [4][7][8] |
| 2017–2018 | March Comes In like a Lion 2nd Season[lower-alpha 3] | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | 22 | Yes (#9) | Yes (#4, 22) | [9][10][11] |
| 2020 | Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story[lower-alpha 4] | Gekidan Inu Curry (Doroinu) (chief) | Shaft | 4 (#2–3, 6–7) | Yes (#3) | Yes (#3, 7, 12) | [12][13][14][15] [16] |
Television series
| Year | Title | Director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin | Takaaki Ishiyama | Madhouse | Production advancer (#23, 29, 37) | [1] |
| 2009 | Kimi ni Todoke | Hiro Kaburagi | Production I.G | In-between animator (#10) | [2] |
| 2012 | Tsuritama | Kenji Nakamura | A-1 Pictures | Episode director (#10) | [3] |
| Nekomonogatari: Black | Akiyuki Shinbo Tomoyuki Itamura (series) |
Shaft | Episode director (#2) | [17] | |
| 2013 | From the New World | Masashi Ishihama | A-1 Pictures | Episode director (#20) | [18] |
| Sasami-san@Ganbaranai | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | Episode director (#10) | [19] | |
| Monogatari Series Second Season | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Tomoyuki Itamura Naoyuki Tatsuwa (#6–9, series) Yuki Yase (#14–17, series) |
Shaft | Episode director (#1, 4, 12, 18, 23) Assistant episode director (#3) 2nd key animator (#23) |
[20][21][22] | |
| Gatchaman Crowds | Kenji Nakamura | Tatsunoko Production | Episode director (#10) | [23] | |
| 2014 | Buddy Complex | Yasuhiro Tanabe | Sunrise | Episode director (#11) | [24] |
| Captain Earth | Takuya Igarashi | Bones | Episode director (#19) | [25] | |
| Mekakucity Actors | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Yuki Yase |
Shaft | Episode director (#3) | [26] | |
| Hanamonogatari | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Tomoyuki Itamura |
Shaft | Episode director (#1, 4) Storyboard artist (#4) |
[27][28] | |
| Tsukimonogatari | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Tomoyuki Itamura |
Shaft | Episode director (#2) | [29] | |
| 2015 | Nisekoi: | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Yukihiro Miyamoto (chief) |
Shaft | Episode director (#2, 11) Storyboard artist (#2, 12) |
[30][31] |
| Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA | Takashi Kawabata | Doga Kobo | Episode director (#3) | [32] | |
| Owarimonogatari | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Tomoyuki Itamura |
Shaft | Episode director (#7, 13) | [33] | |
| 2018 | Fate/Extra: Last Encore | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Yukihiro Miyamoto (series) |
Shaft | Episode director (#13) | [34] |
| 2019 | Zoku Owarimonogatari | Akiyuki Shinbo | Shaft | Episode director (#3) Storyboard artist (#3) |
[35] |
| 2020 | Wave, Listen to Me! | Tatsuma Minamikawa | Sunrise | Storyboard artist (#3) | [36] |
| Assault Lily Bouquet | Shouji Saeki Hajime Ōtani (chief) |
Shaft | Episode director (#9) Storyboard artist (#9) |
[37] | |
OVAs/ONAs
| Year | Title | Director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Koyomimonogatari | Akiyuki Shinbo (chief) Tomoyuki Itamura |
Shaft | Episode director (#11–12) | [38] |
Films
| Year | Title | Director(s)[lower-alpha 1] | Studio | Role(s) | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Josee, the Tiger and the Fish | Kōtarō Tamura | Bones | Unit director Storyboard artist |
[39] |
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 Director (ディレクター, Direkutā).
References
- Otogi-Jūshi Akazukin (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 23, 29, 37. 制作進行 - 岡田堅二朗 [Production advancer - Kenjirou Okada]
- Kimi ni Todoke (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 10. 動画 - 岡田堅二朗 (Telecom Animation Film) [In-between animator - Kenjirou Okada (Telecom Animation Film)]
- Tsuritama (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 10. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- "3月のライオン March comes in like a lion". Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- Jensen, Paul; Ekens, Gabriella (April 16, 2018). "Shelf Life - March Comes in Like a Lion Season 1 Part 1". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- "The Fall 2016 Anime Preview Guide - March comes in like a lion". Anime News Network. October 8, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- March Comes In like a Lion (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 1, 22. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- March Comes In like a Lion (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 11. 絵コンテ - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist - Kenjirou Okada]
- March Comes In like a Lion 2nd Season (in Japanese). Event occurs at opening credits. シリーズディレクター - 岡田堅二朗 [Director - Kenjirou Okada]
- March Comes In like a Lion 2nd Season (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 4, 22. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- March Comes In like a Lion 2nd Season (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 9. 絵コンテ - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist - Kenjirou Okada]
- それが絶交証明書 [It's Proof of the End of a Friendship]. Magia Record Anime. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- 友達にしてごめんね [Sorry For Making You My Friend]. Magia Record Anime. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- なんだってしてやるよ [I'll Do Anything]. Magia Record Anime. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- 一緒に帰りたい [I Want to Go Home With You]. Magia Record Anime. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- どうしてこんなにみじめなんですか [Why is This So Unbearable?]. Magia Record Anime. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- Nekomonogatari: Black (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 2. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- From the New World (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 20. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Sasami-san@Ganbaranai (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 10. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Monogatari Series Second Season (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 1, 4, 12, 18, 23. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Monogatari Series Second Season (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 3. 演出協力 - 岡田堅二朗 [Assistant episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Monogatari Series Second Season (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 23. 第二原画 - 岡田堅二朗 [2nd key animator - Kenjirou Okada]
- Gatchaman Crowds (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 10. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Buddy Complex (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 11. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Captain Earth (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 19. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Mekakucity Actors (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 3. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Hanamonogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 1, 4. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Hanamonogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 4. 絵コンテ - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist - Kenjirou Okada]
- Tsukimonogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 2. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Nisekoi: (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 2, 12. 絵コンテ - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist - Kenjirou Okada]
- Nisekoi: (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 2, 11. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Aria the Scarlet Ammo AA (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 3. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Owarimonogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 7, 13. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Fate/Extra: Last Encore (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 13. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Zoku Owarimonogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 3. 絵コンテ / 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist / Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Wave, Listen to Me! (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episode 3. 絵コンテ - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist - Kenjirou Okada]
- 第9話コスモス [Episode 9 - Cosmos]. Assault Lily Bouquet (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- Koyomimonogatari (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 11–12. 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Episode director - Kenjirou Okada]
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits. 絵コンテ / 演出 - 岡田堅二朗 [Storyboard artist / Unit director - Kenjirou Okada]
External links
- Kenjirou Okada at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Kenjirou Okada at IMDb
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