Kunihiko Ikuhara

Director and Voice Actor

Biography

Kunihiko Ikuhara, also known as Ikunigoma Kinako, is a renowned Japanese anime director and creator hailing from Komatsushima, Tokushima, Japan. In 1986, Ikuhara began his career as an employee at Toei Douga before eventually leaving to establish the creator group "Be-Papas" in 1996, which he supervised. One of his most notable works, Revolutionary Girl Utena, earned him the "Best Television Series Award" and the "Kobe Award" at Animation Kobe '97. Ikuhara's diverse range of interests include being a fan of Steven Spielberg's "Duel," enjoying firm pillows, swimming, and collecting picture... Read more

Known For

Soul Eater

Storyboard (ep29)

Sailor Moon

Episode Director (ep. 6, 11, 15, 21, 26, 31, 36, 46)

Revolutionary Girl Utena

Director, Script, Storyboard (ep 1), Original Creator, Theme Song Lyrics

Kokoro Connect

Storyboard (ED #3), Episode Director (ED #3)

Penguindrum

Director, Script (eps 1-24), Storyboard (eps 1, 5, 11-17, 21-24, OP1, OP2), Episode Director (eps 24, OP1, OP2), Screenplay (eps eps 1-24), Series Composition

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena

as Art Teacher

Sarazanmai

as Circle-Kero Clerk

Character Roles (2)

2019
6 years ago
Sarazanmai as Circle-Kero Clerk
1999
26 years ago
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena as Art Teacher

Production Roles (30)

2022
3 years ago
Re:cycle of the Penguindrum - Director, Sound Director, Screenplay
2019
6 years ago
Sarazanmai - Director, Script (eps 1-11), Storyboard (eps 1, 11, OP), Sound Director, Theme Song Lyrics, Series Composition
2016
9 years ago
Norn9 - Storyboard (OP)
2015
10 years ago
Yurikuma Arashi - Director, Script (eps 1-12), Storyboard (eps 1-2, 7, 12), Sound Director, Series Composition
2013
12 years ago
Brothers Conflict - Storyboard (ED), Episode Director (ED)
2012
13 years ago
Kokoro Connect - Storyboard (ED #3), Episode Director (ED #3)
2011
14 years ago
Penguindrum - Director, Script (eps 1-24), Storyboard (eps 1, 5, 11-17, 21-24, OP1, OP2), Episode Director (eps 24, OP1, OP2), Screenplay (eps eps 1-24), Series Composition
2009
16 years ago
Nodame Cantabile OVA - Storyboard (ep 1)
Sweet Blue Flowers - Storyboard (eps 5-6, 11, OP), Episode Director (eps 5-6, 11, OP)
2008
17 years ago
Soul Eater - Storyboard (ep29)
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - Principle Drawing (ep 4)
2007
18 years ago
Nodame Cantabile - Storyboard (OP), Episode Director (OP)
2006
19 years ago
Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!! - Storyboard
2004
21 years ago
Gunbuster 2 - Storyboard (ep. 2)
1999
26 years ago
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Adolescence of Utena - Director, Storyboard (parts D and E), Creator, Theme Song Lyrics, ADR Director
1997
28 years ago
Revolutionary Girl Utena - Director, Script, Storyboard (ep 1), Original Creator, Theme Song Lyrics
1995
30 years ago
Sailor Moon SuperS - Director, Storyboard (ep 92,103,110,117), Episode Director (ep. 128,137,150,159,166)
1994
31 years ago
Sailor Moon S - Director, Storyboard (ep. 92,103,110,117), Episode Director (ep. 92,103,110,117)
1993
32 years ago
Sailor Moon R: The Movie - The Promise of the Rose - Director
Sailor Moon R - Director (14-43), Storyboard (ep. 51, 60, 61, 68), Episode Director (ep. 51, 60, 61), Art Director (ep. 68)
1992
33 years ago
Sailor Moon - Episode Director (ep. 6, 11, 15, 21, 26, 31, 36, 46)
1991
34 years ago
Magical★Taruruuto-kun Movie - Assistant Director
Goldfish Warning! - Storyboard (eps 4, 13, 20, 25, 30, 38, 43, 49, 54), Episode Director (eps 4, 13, 20, 25, 30, 38, 43, 49, 54)
1990
35 years ago
Utsunomiko: Heaven Chapter - Assistant Director (ep 3)
Mouretsu Atarou (1990) - Episode Director, Assistant Director
Hana Ichi Monme (OVA) - Assistant Director
1989
36 years ago
Akuma-kun - Assistant Director (ep. 1, 5, 8, 11, 15, 18)
1988
37 years ago
Fight!! Ramenman - Assistant Director, Production Assistant
1987
38 years ago
Palm Town - Assistant Director (ep. 2, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15), Production Assistant
1986
39 years ago
Maple Town - Co-Director (ep. 3, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35), Production Assistant