Kazuki Nakashima
Biography
Kazuki Nakashima is a Japanese playwright, novelist, and anime screenwriter. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan on August 19, 1959. Nakashima has written screenplays for various anime series, including Re:Cutie Honey, Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare, and Oh! Edo Rocket. He was also responsible for the series composition of Gurren Lagann and wrote the play and novel that served as the basis for the anime Oh! Edo Rocket. Nakashima's work spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
Career overview
Kazuki Nakashima is a Japanese playwright, novelist, and anime screenwriter. He has written screenplays for several notable anime series, including Re:Cutie Honey, Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare, and Oh! Edo Rocket. Nakashima's work in anime spans a range of genres and styles, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
In addition to his work on individual anime series, Nakashima was also responsible for the series composition of Gurren Lagann. This indicates his involvement in the overall development and direction of the series, in addition to his writing contributions. Furthermore, Nakashima wrote the play and novel that served as the basis for the anime Oh! Edo Rocket, demonstrating his ability to create original stories that can be adapted into different forms of media.
Nakashima's known credits number 47, although the specific titles and details of these projects are not specified in the available information. Nonetheless, his body of work as a writer and contributor to the anime industry is notable, and his involvement in a range of high-profile series has helped establish him as a prominent figure in the field.
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64 titles- Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025) Screenplay
- シネマ歌舞伎『歌舞伎NEXT 朧の森に棲む鬼』 (2024) Writer
- 劇団☆新感線 ゲキ×シネ 『バサラオ』 (2024) Writer
- Rose & Samurai 2: Return of the Pirate Queen (2024) Writer
- ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023) as Self - Screenwriter
- Jeanne d'Arc (2023) Writer
- Shaman Star (2023) Screenplay
- The Sealer (2022) Screenplay
- Backflip!! The Movie (2022) as (voice)
- 劇団☆新感線『神州無頼街』 (2022) Writer
- BACK ARROW (2021) Original Story
- BACK ARROW (2021) Series Composition
- BACK ARROW (2021) Writer
- BACK ARROW (2021) Screenplay
- 劇団☆新感線『狐晴明九尾狩』 (2021) Writer
- BNA (2020) Series Composition
- BNA (2020) Writer
- BNA (2020) Original Story
- Promare (2019) Screenplay
- Promare (2019) Original Story
- Promare / Side: Galo (2019) Screenplay
- Promare / Side: Galo (2019) Original Story
- Promare / Side: Lio (2019) Screenplay
- Promare / Side: Lio (2019) Original Story
- Fortress of Skulls (2019) Writer
- Batman Ninja (2018) Writer
- Terra Formars (2016) Screenplay
- Concrete Revolutio (2015) Writer
- Legacy of Soma: Ao no Ran (2015) Writer
- Asura (2015) Theatre Play
- Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back (2014) Screenplay
- The Making of Kill la Kill: 500 Days of Total Coverage (2014) as (Self)
- Kill la Kill (2013) Series Composition
- Kill la Kill (2013) Writer
- Kill la Kill (2013) Original Story
- Shiren & Ragi (2013) Theatre Play
- Kamen Rider Fourze: FINAL EPISODE (2013) Writer
- Seven Souls in the Skull Castle (2013) Writer
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie Wars Ultimatum (2012) Writer
- Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: It’s Space Time, Everybody! (2012) Writer
- Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Series Composition
- Goemon Rock 2: Rose and Samurai (2011) Theatre Play
- Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO Movie Wars Mega Max (2011) Screenplay
- Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars (2009) Screenplay
- Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars (2009) Original Story
- Banyuki (2009) Writer
- Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End (2008) Screenplay
- Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End (2008) Original Story
- The Last Princess (2008) Writer
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Writer
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Series Composition
- Gurren Lagann (2007) Original Story
- Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) Writer
- Nodame Cantabile (2007) Series Composition
- Oh! Edo Rocket (2007) Theatre Play
- Ultraman Max (2005) Writer
- Ashura (2005) Theatre Play
- Re: Cutie Honey (2004) Writer
- Re: Cutie Honey (2004) Screenplay
- Re: Cutie Honey (2004) Series Composition
- Sunset at Chaopraya (1996) as Dr. Yoshi
- Kamen Rider (1971) Writer
- Kamen Rider (1971) Series Composition
- Untitled Hiroyuki Imaishi/Kazuki Nakashima Project Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kazuki Nakashima best known for?
Kazuki Nakashima is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League (2025), ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION (2023), BACK ARROW (2021), BACK ARROW (2021).
When and where was Kazuki Nakashima born?
Kazuki Nakashima was born on August 19, 1959 in Fukuoka, Japan.
How many credits does Kazuki Nakashima have?
Kazuki Nakashima has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Kazuki Nakashima's background in cinema and television?
Kazuki Nakashima is a Japanese playwright, novelist, and anime screenwriter. He was born in Fukuoka, Japan on August 19, 1959. Nakashima has written screenplays for various anime series, including Re:Cutie Honey, Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill, Promare, and Oh! Edo Rocket. He was also responsible for the series compositio...