is a Japanese storyboard artist and director. He is amongst J.C.Staff's most noted directors, having directed the highly rated '' Honey and Clover'' series. Beginning his career as a production manager, using his name in

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, , he moved on to direction with J.C.Staff. With 2002's '' Wagamama: Fairy Mirumo De Pon!'', he began using his name in ''

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Filmography

Director

*''Kuru Kuru Amī'' (2001) *'' Wagamama Fairy: Mirumo De Pon!'' (2002–2005) *'' Wagamama Fairy: Mirumo De Pon! Gōruden'' (2003) *''

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'' (2004–2006) ''–'' first and second seasons *'' Honey and Clover'' (2005) *'' Nodame Cantabile'' (2007) – first season *'' Kimikiss: Pure Rouge'' (2007–2008) *'' Sweet Blue Flowers'' (2009) *''

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'' (2010–2013) *'' Chōyaku Hyakunin isshu: Uta Koi'' (2012) *'' Love Stage!!'' (2014) *'' Wolf Girl and Black Prince'' (2014) *'' Amanchu!'' (2016) *''

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'' (2018) *'' To Me, the One Who Loved You'' (2022)

Other

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'' (1992–1995) – production manager *'' Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon Sailor Stars'' (1992–1997) – assistant director *'' Mama Loves the Poyopoyo-Saurus'' (1995–1996) – assistant director and episode director *'' Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!'' (1996–1998) – storyboards and episode director *'' Cutie Honey F'' (1997–1998) – assistant director *'' Anime Ganbare Goemon'' (1997–1998) – storyboards and episode director *'' Ginga Hyōryū Vifam 13'' (1998) – episode director *'' Neo Ranga'' (1998–1999) – storyboards and episode director *'' Kareshi Kanojo no Jijō'' (1998–1999) – storyboards and episode director *'' Soreyuke! Uchū Senkan Yamamoto Yōko'' (1999) – episode director *'' Ah! My Goddess: Being Small is Convenient'' (1999) – episode director *'' Gokudō-kun Man'yūki'' (1999) – storyboards and episode director *'' Majutsushi Orphen Revenge'' (1999–2000) – storyboards and episode director *'' Jibaku-kun'' (1999–2000) – opening and ending theme director *'' Daa! Daa! Daa!'' (2000–2002) – storyboards and episode director *'' Toradora!'' (2008–2009) – storyboards and episode director

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Kenichi Kasai
anime works at Media Arts Database Anime directors People from Gifu Prefecture 1970 births Living people {{Anime-bio-stub