Satoshi Kon
Biography: Satoshi Kon (October 12, 1963 – August 24, 2010) was a Japanese anime director and mangaka from Kushiro, Hokkaidō and a member of the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA). He was a graduate of the Graphic Design department of the Musashino Art University. He is sometimes credited as "Yoshihiro Wanibuchi" (鰐淵良宏 Wanibuchi Yoshihiro?) in the credits of Paranoia Agent. He was the younger brother of guitarist and studio musician Tsuyoshi Kon.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 12, 1963
Deathday: August 24, 2010
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Known For
Paprika
2006-10-21
Paprika
Overview: When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-10-21
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Memories of Memories
2004-02-24
Memories of Memories
Overview: Memories (1995) making-of featurette, includes introductions to the creative genius behind the shows and looks at Otomo’s previous works, such as Akira. It also includes snippets from interviews with Otomo, Koji Morimoto, and Tensai Okamura.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-02-24
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The Making of Millennium Actress
2006-03-26
The Making of Millennium Actress
Overview: Interviews with director Kon and others cover the entire production from beginning to end. Opening and closing narrated by Genya Tachibana.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-03-26
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Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
1998-01-01
Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
Overview: Different cast and crew members discuss 'Perfect Blue'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Paranoia Agent - Interview Files
2011-08-24
Paranoia Agent - Interview Files
Overview: A discussion between the director Satoshi Kon and Tamaki Saitō, a psychologist known for his work about "hikikomori", and an interview of the director Satoshi Kon and the series' music composer Susumu Hirasawa. Part of the special features of Paranoia Agent (2004).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-08-24
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Millennium Actress: Tracks
2001-01-01
Millennium Actress: Tracks
Overview: A documentary about the production of the famous Japanese animation "Millennium Actress" by genius director Satoshi Kon, a god-like work. Unfortunately, genius is always short-lived.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-01-01
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Tsutsui and Kon's Paprika
2007-05-23
Tsutsui and Kon's Paprika
Overview: The making of anime "Paprika" (2006), focusing on its adaptation from Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-05-23
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Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist
2021-07-08
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist
Overview: A subtle portrait of Japanese director Satoshi Kon by the specialist of Japanese cinema Pascal-Alex Vincent and a dive into a rich work. With interviews of the greatest Japanese, French and American directors inspired by his work.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2021-07-08
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