Hiroshi Ikehata
Biography
Hiroshi Ikehata is a Japanese director, episode director, and storyboard artist. Born on October 24, 1979, in Tokyo, Japan, he is male and has thirty-six known credits primarily for directing. Depending on the work, he previously used different variants of his real name, including characters with the same reading such as 池畠博史, 池畠ヒロ史, and 池畠ヒロシ, as well as alternative names like ひろし いけはた and Ahoboy. Since the 2010s, he has been credited with his name and surname reversed as 博史池畠, which is also listed as his stage name.
Career overview
Hiroshi Ikehata is a Japanese director, episode director, and storyboard artist. He was born in Tokyo, Japan, on October 24, 1979, and is known for his work in directing.
Depending on the project, he has used different variants of his real name, including 池畠博史, 池畠ヒロ史, and 池畠ヒロシ, all of which share the same reading. He has also been credited under names such as ひろし, いけはた, and Ahoboy. Since the 2010s, he has been credited as 博史池畠, reversing his name and surname. His stage name is listed as 博史池畠, and he holds thirty-six known credits for his work.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
51 titles- Kaya-chan Isn't Scary (2026) Director
- Flaming Dodgeball Girl Danko (2026) Series Director
- Witch Watch (2025) Series Director
- Witch Watch: Watch Party (2025) Series Director
- Witch Watch: Watch Party (2025) Director
- 365 Days to the Wedding (2024) Series Director
- i☆Ris the Movie - Full Energy!! - (2024) Director
- Dark Gathering (2023) Series Director
- Dark Gathering (2023) Storyboard Artist
- Magical Destroyers (2023) Series Director
- Magical Destroyers (2023) Storyboard Artist
- Management of a Novice Alchemist (2022) Series Director
- Management of a Novice Alchemist (2022) Storyboard Artist
- TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You (2020) Series Director
- TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You (2020) Storyboard Artist
- Seton Academy: Join the Pack! (2020) Series Director
- Seton Academy: Join the Pack! (2020) Director
- BEM: BECOME HUMAN (2020) Second Unit Director
- BEM: BECOME HUMAN (2020) Storyboard Artist
- BEM: BECOME HUMAN (2020) Director
- Kiratto Pri☆chan (2018) Series Director
- Space Battleship Tiramisu (2018) Director
- FLCL Progressive (2018) Director
- Robot Girls NEO (2018) Supervising Producer
- Magical Circle Guruguru (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Magical Circle Guruguru (2017) Director
- Akiba's Trip The Animation (2017) Storyboard
- Akiba's Trip The Animation (2017) Director
- Akiba's Trip The Animation (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Princess Principal (2017) Director
- Dimension W (2016) Director
- Flip Flappers (2016) Director
- Seiyu's Life! (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Seiyu's Life! (2015) Director
- Seiyu's Life! (2015) Series Director
- The Rolling Girls (2015) Director
- The Rolling Girls (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Black Bullet (2014) Director
- Barakamon (2014) Assistant Director
- Kill la Kill (2013) Storyboard Artist
- Kill la Kill (2013) Director
- Toei Robot Girls (2011) Director
- Seitokai Yakuindomo (2010) Director
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) Director
- Rosario + Vampire (2008) Storyboard Designer
- Rosario + Vampire (2008) Director
- Psychic Squad (2008) Director
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Director
- Aquarion (2005) Director
- Ring Ni Kakero (2004) Series Director
- Lupin the 3rd (1971) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hiroshi Ikehata best known for?
Hiroshi Ikehata is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flaming Dodgeball Girl Danko (2026), Witch Watch (2025), Dark Gathering (2023), Dark Gathering (2023).
When and where was Hiroshi Ikehata born?
Hiroshi Ikehata was born on October 24, 1979 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Hiroshi Ikehata have?
Hiroshi Ikehata has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Hiroshi Ikehata's background in cinema and television?
Hiroshi Ikehata is a Japanese director, episode director, and storyboard artist. Born on October 24, 1979, in Tokyo, Japan, he is male and has thirty-six known credits primarily for directing. Depending on the work, he previously used different variants of his real name, including characters with the same reading such ...