Keita Kono
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 16, 1957 in Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 45 credits in database
Biography
Keita Kono is a Japanese television and film director born on August 16, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from the Faculty of Marine Science at Tokai University. Throughout his career, Kono has been credited with 43 works in the industry. His directing and creator credits include The Great White Tower, He Is Always There, Murder on the Orient Express, Double Cheat: Itsuwari no Keikan, Miracles, Helen the Baby Fox, Tales of the Bizarre, and The Fantastic Deer-Man. Also known as Keita Kōno, Keita Kouno, or Keita Kôno, he is recognized for his professional contributions to both film and television. He continues to be identified by his stage name, 河野圭太.
Career overview
Keita Kono is a Japanese television and film director born on August 16, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from the Faculty of Marine Science at Tokai University. Throughout his career, he has been credited with 43 works in the entertainment industry. He is recognized for his contributions as both a director and a creator.
His filmography includes a variety of projects such as The Great White Tower, He Is Always There, and Murder on the Orient Express. He has also directed Double Cheat: Itsuwari no Keikan, Miracles, Helen the Baby Fox, Tales of the Bizarre, and The Fantastic Deer-Man. Kono is also known by the names Keita Kōno, Keita Kouno, and Keita Kôno.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- Surname Confidential (2026) Director
- HR Hero (2025) Director
- Double Cheat: Itsuwari no Keikan (2024) Director
- Double Cheat: Itsuwari no Keikan (2024) Creator
- 68歳の新入社員 (2024) Creator
- Barakamon (2023) Director
- Doctor White (2022) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Fall Special (2022) Director
- My Fair Prince (2021) Director
- Nagareboshi (2021) Director
- Dangerous Venus (2020) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Summer Special (2020) Director
- Marigold in 4 Minutes (2019) Director
- Miracles (2018) Director
- 68-Year-Old New Employee (2018) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2017 Fall Special (2017) Director
- Ants without Umbrella (2016) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015) Director
- Murder on the Orient Express (2015) Director
- One Thousand Trillion Yen Randsom (2015) Director
- Lost Days (2014) Director
- Hoshi Shin'ichi Mystery Special (2014) Director
- Shikatsushi: Jô-oh no hôigaku (2013) Director
- Breathless Summer (2012) Director
- Marumo's Story (2011) Director
- The History of Our Family (2010) Director
- Freeter, Ie wo Kau (2010) Director
- Freeter, Ie wo Kau (2010) Creator
- Boku to Mama No Kiiroi Jitensha (2009) Director
- The Fantastic Deer-Man (2008) Director
- Furuhata Chugakusei (2008) Director
- Oishii Gohan: Kamakura Kasugai Rice Shop (2007) Director
- Helen the Baby Fox (2006) Director
- Tsubakiyama's Send Back (2006) Director
- The Great White Tower (2003) Director
- doktor/kranke (2001) Director
- Farewell, Mr. Premier (1997) Creator
- San-ban Tēburu no Kyaku (1996) Director
- 王様のレストラン (1995) Director
- The Laughing Kangaroo (1995) Director
- He Is Always There (1993) Director
- Jaja uma narashi (1993) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 1991 Winter Special (1991) Director
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) Director
- 打工仔买房记SP Creator
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Keita Kono best known for?
Keita Kono is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Fall Special (2022), Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Summer Special (2020), Tales of the Bizarre: 2017 Fall Special (2017), Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015).
When and where was Keita Kono born?
Keita Kono was born on August 16, 1957 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Keita Kono have?
Keita Kono has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Keita Kono's background in cinema and television?
Keita Kono is a Japanese television and film director born on August 16, 1957, in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from the Faculty of Marine Science at Tokai University. Throughout his career, Kono has been credited with 43 works in the industry. His directing and creator credits include The Great White Tower, He Is Always ...
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