Takashi Ikehata

Biography

Takashi Ikehata (池端 隆史, Ikehata Takashi, born February 10, 1958) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He also works under the name Takashi Ikehata (池端たかし) and, occasionally, Higashi Suehiro (末広東). He started as a cinematographer. In 1981 he joined Tokyo Animation Film (now Anime Film), where was in charge of the photography. After working for several studios, he went freelance.

Directed

1. InuYasha (2000) — Director
2. No Game No Life (2014) — Director
3. Maid Sama! (2010) — Director
4. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU (2013) — Director
5. The Testament of Sister New Devil (2015) — Director
6. Tsukigakirei (2017) — Director
7. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (2012) — Director
8. Witch Craft Works (2014) — Director
9. Azumanga Daioh (2002) — Director
10. Non Non Biyori (2013) — Director
11. Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF (2024) — Director
12. Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW (2020) — Director
13. Naruto OVA 7: Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It! (2010) — Director
14. Outbreak Company (2013) — Director
15. Honey and Clover (2005) — Director
16. Spy Classroom (2023) — Director
17. Listen to Me, Girls. I'm Your Father! (2012) — Director
18. Island (2018) — Director
19. Da Capo (2003) — Director
20. Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the Gods (2013) — Director
21. Steam Detectives (1998) — Director
22. Potemayo (2007) — Director