Kyohei Ishiguro
Biography
Kyohei Ishiguro is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He was born on April 2, 1980, in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Ishiguro is married to animator and character designer Yukiko Aike. He joined Sunrise as a production manager before making his debut as an episode director in 2009 with the eighth episode of Fairy Tail. Ishiguro then transitioned to freelancing and made his debut as a series director in 2014 with Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, also known as Your Lie in April. He is known for his work in directing and has multiple credits in the anime industry.
Career overview
Kyohei Ishiguro is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He made his debut as an episode director in 2009 with the eighth episode of Fairy Tail. Following this, he transitioned to freelancing and eventually made his debut as a series director in 2014 with Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, also known as Your Lie in April.
As a series director, Ishiguro has directed multiple anime series. His known credits total 20. He has worked on various projects throughout his career, showcasing his skills in directing anime productions.
Ishiguro's career in directing anime has spanned over a decade, with notable projects including Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso. His work has been recognized in the industry, and he continues to be involved in the creation of anime series.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
41 titles- You and I Are Polar Opposites (2026) Storyboard Artist
- You and I Are Polar Opposites (2026) Director
- Urusei Yatsura (2022) Storyboard Artist
- 86 EIGHTY-SIX (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (2021) Screenplay
- Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (2021) Second Unit Director
- Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (2021) Storyboard Artist
- Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop (2021) Director
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2021) Additional Storyboarding
- Bright: Samurai Soul (2021) Director
- Children of the Whales (2017) Series Director
- Children of the Whales (2017) Director
- Children of the Whales (2017) Writer
- Children of the Whales (2017) Storyboard Artist
- Occultic;Nine (2016) Series Director
- Occultic;Nine (2016) Director
- Occultic;Nine (2016) Storyboard Artist
- Occultic;Nine (2016) Writer
- Lance N' Masques (2015) Series Director
- Lance N' Masques (2015) Director
- Lance N' Masques (2015) Storyboard Artist
- Your Lie in April: Moments (2015) Director
- Your Lie in April (2014) Director
- Your Lie in April (2014) Series Director
- Your Lie in April (2014) Storyboard Artist
- Your Lie in April (2014) Key Animation
- Psycho-Pass (2012) Director
- Kokoro Connect (2012) Storyboard Artist
- My Little Monster (2012) Director
- My Little Monster (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Saki Episode of Side A (2012) Director
- Saki Episode of Side A (2012) Storyboard Artist
- Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere (2011) Director
- Wandering Son (2011) Director
- Wandering Son (2011) Storyboard Artist
- C³ - CubexCursedxCurious (2011) Director
- C³ - CubexCursedxCurious (2011) Storyboard Artist
- Amagami SS (2010) Director
- Amagami SS (2010) Storyboard Artist
- Fairy Tail (2009) Director
- Fairy Tail (2009) Storyboard Artist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kyohei Ishiguro best known for?
Kyohei Ishiguro is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including You and I Are Polar Opposites (2026), You and I Are Polar Opposites (2026), The Happy Ghost (1984), 86 EIGHTY-SIX (2021).
When and where was Kyohei Ishiguro born?
Kyohei Ishiguro was born on April 2, 1980 in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Kyohei Ishiguro have?
Kyohei Ishiguro has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
What is Kyohei Ishiguro's background in cinema and television?
Kyohei Ishiguro is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He was born on April 2, 1980, in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Ishiguro is married to animator and character designer Yukiko Aike. He joined Sunrise as a production manager before making his debut as an episode director in 2009 with the eighth ep...