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Satoshi Kon (1963–2010)

Satoshi Kon was born in 1963. He studied at the Musashino College of the Arts. He began his career as a Manga artist. He then moved to animation and worked as a background artist on many films (including Roujin Z by 'Katsuhiro Otomo'). Then, in 1995, he directed an episode of the anthology film Memories (this Episode was "Magnetic Rose")... See full bio »

Died:

(age 46) in Tokyo, Japan

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Filmography

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2007 Ani*Kuri15 (TV series)
 
2006 Paprika (screenplay)
 
2004 Paranoia Agent (TV series)
Saishûkai. (2004) (story)
Rêdâ man (2004) (story)
Shinnyû kinshi (2004) (story)
Maromi madoromi (2004) (story)
ETC (2004) (story)
 
2003 Tokyo Godfathers (screenplay / story)
 
1995 Memories (segment 1 "Magnetic Rose")
 
1991 Wârudo apâtomento horâ (story)
 
Show ShowDirector (6 titles)
2007 Ani*Kuri15 (TV series)
 
2006 Paprika
 
2004 Paranoia Agent (TV series)
Saishûkai. (2004)
Rêdâ man (2004)
Shinnyû kinshi (2004)
Maromi madoromi (2004)
ETC (2004)
 
1997 Perfect Blue
 
Show ShowAnimation Department (4 titles)
2003 Tokyo Godfathers (character designer)
 
2001 Millennium Actress (character designer)
 
1997 Perfect Blue (character designer)
 
1991 Roujin Z (key animator)
 
Show ShowArt Department (2 titles)
2004 Paranoia Agent (TV series) (storyboard artist - 1 episode)
Shônen batto sanjô (2004) (storyboard artist)
 
1991 Roujin Z (art designer)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
2006 Paprika
Jin-nai (voice)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2001 Millennium Actress (original concept by)
 
Show ShowSet Decorator (1 title)
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2014 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (dedicatee) (filming)
 
2014 Noah (dedicatee) (post-production)
 
2011 La luna (short) (dedicatee)
 
Show ShowSelf (1 title)
2005 Top Runner (TV series)
Himself
Satoshi Kon (2005) … Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(August 1990) Manga series "Kaikisen" Japan: Kodansha

Official Sites:

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Personal Quote:

[final testament] With feelings of gratitude for all that is good in this world, I put down my pen. - Well, I'll be leaving now. See more »

Trivia:

A fan of Astroboy. See more »

Trademark:

Often has a character secretly looking for a place to hide from his own failings. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra