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{{Short description|Japanese anime director, producer, and photography director}}
'''Akitaro Daichi''' (大地 丙太郎, ''Daichi Akitarō'') is a Japanese [[anime]] director, producer, and photography director. He is known for his work on several well-regarded [[anime series]], including ''[[Kodomo no Omocha]]'', ''[[Fruits Basket]]'' (2001), ''[[Now and Then, Here and There]]'', and ''[[Kamisama Kiss]]''.
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{{nihongo|'''Akitaro Daichi'''|大地 丙太郎|Daichi Akitarō|born January 13, 1956}} is a Japanese [[anime]] director, producer and [[Cinematographer|photography director]].


==Career==
== Early Life and Career ==
Daichi is a native of [[Gunma Prefecture]] and a graduate of [[Tokyo Polytechnic University]]. He originally aspired to be a stage photographer, but entered the employ of Tokyo Animation Film, an anime photography company. His first work in the industry was as photography director for the ''[[Doraemon]]'' movie ''History of Nobita's Outer Space Trailblazing'' (ドラえもん のび太の宇宙開拓史). After five years, Daichi changed jobs and worked for a video production company making [[karaoke]] videos among other things, but he later returned to the anime industry and focused on direction.  In 1994, he attracted attention for his storyboard work on ''[[Akazukin Chacha]]'', and in 1995 he made his debut as a series director on ''[[Nurse Angel Ririka SOS]]''.
Daichi was born in '''Gunma Prefecture, Japan''', and studied at '''Tokyo Polytechnic University'''. Initially aspiring to be a '''stage photographer''', he began his career in the anime industry at '''Tokyo Animation Film''', where he worked as a '''photography director'''. His first credited work was on the ''Doraemon'' film ''History of Nobita's Outer Space Trailblazing'' (''Doraemon: Nobita no Uchū Kaitaku-shi'').


===Sexual harassment allegations===
After working in anime for five years, Daichi briefly left the industry to work in video production, where he created '''karaoke videos'''. However, he later returned to animation and transitioned to '''directing and storyboarding'''. He gained industry recognition in 1994 for his '''storyboard work on ''Akazukin Chacha''''' and made his '''directorial debut in 1995''' with ''Nurse Angel Ririka SOS''.
In 2018 and 2019, voice actress [[Hiroko Konishi]] alleged that she was propositioned by her manager to enter a mixed bath with Daichi in the nude and was blacklisted from the voice acting industry when she refused.<ref>{{cite web |first=Lynzee |last=Loveridge |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2018-06-08/voice-actress-hiroko-konishi-reveals-industry-disagreements-about-ojarumaru-role/.132585 | title=Voice Actress Hiroko Konishi Reveals Industry Disagreements About Ojarumaru Role |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=June 8, 2018 |access-date=July 31, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Kim |last=Morrissy |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2019-02-13/voice-actress-hiroko-konishi-shares-her-metoo-story/.143311 |title=Voice Actress Hiroko Konishi Shares Her #MeToo Story |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=February 13, 2019 |access-date=July 31, 2019}}</ref>


==Works (as director)==
== Career Highlights ==
* ''[[Nurse Angel Ririka SOS]]'' (1995)
Daichi has directed numerous anime across various genres, from '''comedy and romance''' to '''action and drama'''. His notable works include:
 
* '''Kodomo no Omocha (Kodocha)''' (1996–1998) – A widely acclaimed comedy-drama anime based on the manga by Miho Obana.
* '''Now and Then, Here and There''' (1999) – A dark, dystopian sci-fi drama known for its intense themes and storytelling.
* '''Fruits Basket''' (2001) – The first anime adaptation of Natsuki Takaya's popular shōjo manga, which introduced many fans to the series.
* '''Kamisama Kiss (Kamisama Hajimemashita)''' (2012–2015) – A romantic comedy anime adaptation of the manga by Julietta Suzuki.
 
Daichi is known for his '''distinctive directing style''', often characterized by '''fast-paced comedy''', '''exaggerated expressions''', and '''fourth-wall-breaking humor''', as seen in ''Kodomo no Omocha'' and ''Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san''.
 
== Controversy ==
In '''2018 and 2019''', voice actress '''Hiroko Konishi''' alleged that she was '''sexually harassed''' by her manager, who pressured her to enter a '''mixed bath with Daichi'''. She claimed that after refusing, she was '''blacklisted''' from the voice acting industry. These allegations remain unconfirmed by legal authorities, but they generated controversy within the anime community.
 
== Filmography ==
 
=== Television Series ===
 
* ''Nurse Angel Ririka SOS'' (1995)
* ''[[Elf Princess Rane]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Elf Princess Rane]]'' (1995)
* ''[[Kodocha|Kodomo no Omocha]]'' (''Kodocha''; 1996–1998)
* ''Kodomo no Omocha (Kodocha)'' (1996–1998)
* ''[[Ojarumaru]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ojarumaru]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san]]'' (1998)
* ''Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san'' (1998)
* ''[[Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl]]'' (1999)
* ''Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl'' (1999)
* ''[[Now and Then, Here and There]]'' (1999)
* ''Now and Then, Here and There'' (1999)
* ''[[Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran]]'' (2000)
* ''Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran'' (2000)
* ''[[Fruits Basket (2001 TV series)|Fruits Basket]]'' (2001)
* ''Fruits Basket'' (2001)
* ''[[Animation Runner Kuromi]]'' (2001)
* ''Atashin'chi'' (2002)
* ''[[Atashin'chi]]'' (2002)
* ''Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl 2'' (2004)
* ''[[Animation Runner Kuromi|Animation Runner Kuromi 2]]'' (2004)
* ''Legendz'' (2004)
* ''[[Grrl Power|Makasete Iruka!]]'' (''[[Grrl Power]]!'') (2004)
* ''Gag Manga Biyori'' (2005)
* ''[[Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl|Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl 2]]'' (2004)
* ''We Were There (Bokura ga Ita)'' (2006)
* ''[[Legendz]]'' (2004)
* ''Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki'' (2012)
* ''[[Gag Manga Biyori]]'' (2005)
* ''Kamisama Kiss'' (2012–2015)
* ''[[We Were There (manga)|We Were There]]'' (2006)
* ''DD Fist of the North Star'' (2013)
* ''[[Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki]]'' (2012)<ref>{{cite web |first=Egan |last=Loo |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-09-27/fruits-basket/kodocha-daichi-helms-poyopoyo-kansatsu-nikki |title=Fruits Basket/Kodocha's Daichi Helms Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=September 27, 2019 |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō'' (2016)
* ''[[Kamisama Kiss]]'' (2012–2015)<ref>{{cite web |first=Andrew |last=Osmond |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-13/kamisama-kiss-and-ikki-tousen-xtreme-xecutor-released-monday/.76612 |title=Kamisama Kiss and Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor Released Monday |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=July 13, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2014}}</ref>
* ''Nobunaga no Shinobi'' (2017)
* ''[[DD Fist of the North Star]]'' (2013)<ref>{{cite web |first=Lynzee |last=Loveridge |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-01-24/fruits-basket-daichi-helms-dd-fist-of-the-north-star-anime |title=Fruits Basket's Daichi Helms DD Fist of the North Star Anime |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=January 24, 2013 |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Nobunaga no Shinobi: Anegawa Ishiyama-hen'' (2018)
* ''[[Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō]]'' (2016)<ref>{{cite web |first=Rafael Antonio |last=Pineda |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2015-11-12/studio-deen-to-animate-tonkatsu-dj-agetaro-tv-anime/.95276 |title=Studio DEEN to Animate Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō TV Anime |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=November 12, 2015 |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Meiji Tokyo Renka'' (2019)
* ''[[Nobunaga no Shinobi]]'' (2017)<ref>{{cite web |first=Rafael Antonio |last=Pineda |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-03-24/nobunaga-no-shinobi-anime-cast-staff-unveiled/.100136 |title=Nobunaga no Shinobi Anime's Cast, Staff Unveiled |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=March 24, 2016 |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
* ''Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa'' (2022)
* ''[[Nobunaga no Shinobi|Nobunaga no Shinobi: Anegawa Ishiyama-hen]]'' (2018)
* ''Me & Roboco'' (2022–2023)
* ''[[Meiji Tokyo Renka]]'' (2019)<ref>{{cite web |first=Egan |last=Loo |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-01-21/meiji-tokyo-renka-historical-visual-novels-get-live-action-show-film-new-app/.126727 |title=Meiji Tokyo Renka Historical Visual Novels Get Live-Action Show, Film, New App |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=January 21, 2018 |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
* ''[[Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa]]'' (2022)<ref>{{cite web |first=Rafael Antonio |last=Pineda |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-06-14/detective-conan-the-culprit-hanzawa-anime-reveals-staff-october-premiere/.186639 |title=Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa Anime Reveals Staff, October Premiere |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=June 14, 2022 |access-date=June 14, 2022}}</ref>
* ''[[Me & Roboco]]'' (2022–2023)<ref>{{cite web |first=Crystalyn |last=Hodgkins |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-25/me-and-roboco-anime-shorts-reveal-staff-december-4-premiere/.190095 |title=Me & Roboco Anime Shorts Reveal Staff, December 4 Premiere |website=[[Anime News Network]] |date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=September 25, 2022}}</ref>


==References==
=== Films and OVAs ===
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
* ''Animation Runner Kuromi'' (2001)
* [http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~akitaroh/ Daichi's homepage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218194935/http://www5c.biglobe.ne.jp/~akitaroh/ |date=2021-02-18 }} (Japanese)
* ''Animation Runner Kuromi 2'' (2004)
* {{ann|people|713}}
* ''Makasete Iruka! (Grrl Power!)'' (2004)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051217041418/http://www.animenext.org/2005/ Daichi at AnimeNEXT 2005 convention]


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== Influence and Legacy ==
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Akitaro Daichi is recognized for his contributions to both '''comedy and dramatic storytelling''' in anime. His works have left a lasting impact, particularly ''[[Kodomo no Omocha]]'' and ''[[Fruits Basket]]'', which continue to be beloved by fans. His ability to blend '''humor with emotional depth''' has made his directing style unique in the anime industry.{{DEFAULTSORT:Daichi, Akitaro}}
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Latest revision as of 18:13, 26 March 2025

Akitaro Daichi (大地 丙太郎, Daichi Akitarō) is a Japanese anime director, producer, and photography director. He is known for his work on several well-regarded anime series, including Kodomo no Omocha, Fruits Basket (2001), Now and Then, Here and There, and Kamisama Kiss.

Early Life and Career

Daichi was born in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, and studied at Tokyo Polytechnic University. Initially aspiring to be a stage photographer, he began his career in the anime industry at Tokyo Animation Film, where he worked as a photography director. His first credited work was on the Doraemon film History of Nobita's Outer Space Trailblazing (Doraemon: Nobita no Uchū Kaitaku-shi).

After working in anime for five years, Daichi briefly left the industry to work in video production, where he created karaoke videos. However, he later returned to animation and transitioned to directing and storyboarding. He gained industry recognition in 1994 for his storyboard work on Akazukin Chacha and made his directorial debut in 1995 with Nurse Angel Ririka SOS.

Career Highlights

Daichi has directed numerous anime across various genres, from comedy and romance to action and drama. His notable works include:

  • Kodomo no Omocha (Kodocha) (1996–1998) – A widely acclaimed comedy-drama anime based on the manga by Miho Obana.
  • Now and Then, Here and There (1999) – A dark, dystopian sci-fi drama known for its intense themes and storytelling.
  • Fruits Basket (2001) – The first anime adaptation of Natsuki Takaya's popular shōjo manga, which introduced many fans to the series.
  • Kamisama Kiss (Kamisama Hajimemashita) (2012–2015) – A romantic comedy anime adaptation of the manga by Julietta Suzuki.

Daichi is known for his distinctive directing style, often characterized by fast-paced comedy, exaggerated expressions, and fourth-wall-breaking humor, as seen in Kodomo no Omocha and Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san.

Controversy

In 2018 and 2019, voice actress Hiroko Konishi alleged that she was sexually harassed by her manager, who pressured her to enter a mixed bath with Daichi. She claimed that after refusing, she was blacklisted from the voice acting industry. These allegations remain unconfirmed by legal authorities, but they generated controversy within the anime community.

Filmography

Television Series

  • Nurse Angel Ririka SOS (1995)
  • Elf Princess Rane (1995)
  • Kodomo no Omocha (Kodocha) (1996–1998)
  • Ojarumaru (1998)
  • Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san (1998)
  • Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl (1999)
  • Now and Then, Here and There (1999)
  • Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran (2000)
  • Fruits Basket (2001)
  • Atashin'chi (2002)
  • Jubei-chan: The Ninja Girl 2 (2004)
  • Legendz (2004)
  • Gag Manga Biyori (2005)
  • We Were There (Bokura ga Ita) (2006)
  • Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki (2012)
  • Kamisama Kiss (2012–2015)
  • DD Fist of the North Star (2013)
  • Tonkatsu DJ Agetarō (2016)
  • Nobunaga no Shinobi (2017)
  • Nobunaga no Shinobi: Anegawa Ishiyama-hen (2018)
  • Meiji Tokyo Renka (2019)
  • Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa (2022)
  • Me & Roboco (2022–2023)

Films and OVAs

  • Animation Runner Kuromi (2001)
  • Animation Runner Kuromi 2 (2004)
  • Makasete Iruka! (Grrl Power!) (2004)

Influence and Legacy

Akitaro Daichi is recognized for his contributions to both comedy and dramatic storytelling in anime. His works have left a lasting impact, particularly Kodomo no Omocha and Fruits Basket, which continue to be beloved by fans. His ability to blend humor with emotional depth has made his directing style unique in the anime industry.

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