Satoshi Kon

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Oct 12, 1963 (61 years old)
Death date
Aug 24, 2010

Satoshi Kon

Known For

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist
1h 21m
Movie 2021

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

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.

Paranoia Agent - Interview Files
0h 26m
Movie 2011

Paranoia Agent - Interview Files

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).

Perfect Blue Lecture Series
0h 35m
TV Show 2008

Perfect Blue Lecture Series

Director Satoshi Kon examines individual scenes from the movie "Perfect Blue"

Tsutsui and Kon's Paprika
0h 30m
Movie 2007

Tsutsui and Kon's Paprika

The making of anime "Paprika" (2006), focusing on its adaptation from Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel.

Paprika
1h 30m
Movie 2006

Paprika

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.

The Making of Millennium Actress
0h 41m
Movie 2006

The Making of Millennium Actress

Interviews with director Kon and others cover the entire production from beginning to end. Opening and closing narrated by Genya Tachibana.

Memories of Memories
0h 29m
Movie 2004

Memories of Memories

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.

Millennium Actress: Tracks
0h 42m
Movie 2001

Millennium Actress: Tracks

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.

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File
0h 32m
Movie 1998

Into the Blue - Perfect Blue Relay Interview File

Different cast and crew members discuss 'Perfect Blue'.

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.

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