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 kanji, , he moved on to direction with J.C.Staff. With 2002's Wagamama: Fairy Mirumo De Pon!, he began using his name in katakana.
Filmography Director Kuru Kuru Amī (2001) Wagamama Fairy: Mirumo De Pon! (2002–2005) Wagamama Fairy: Mirumo De Pon! Gōruden (2003) Major (2004–2006) – first and second seasons Honey and Clover (2005) Nodame Cantabile (2007) – first season Kimikiss: Pure Rouge (2007–2008) Sweet Blue Flowers (2009) Bakuman (2010–2013) Chōyaku Hyakunin isshu: Uta Koi (2012) Love Stage!! (2014) Wolf Girl and Black Prince (2014) Amanchu! (2016) The Thousand Musketeers (2018) To Me, the One Who Loved You (2022)
Other Cooking Papa (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