Katsuhito Ishii
Directing · Director · Screenplay · Writer
Born Dec 31, 1966 · Niigata, Japan
Active 1990–present
Katsuhito Ishii is a Japanese film director. After graduating from Musashino Art University, Katsuhito Ishii got a job at Tohokushinsha Film and began directing commercials in 1992, receiving numerous awards in this field.
Filmography
LUPIN THE IIIRD: Zenigata and the Two Lupins (2025) — Creative Director · Creative ConsultantLUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline (2025) — Creative ConsultantTales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special (2025) — Director · ScreenplayKill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) — Animation DirectorRedline (2009) — Background Designer · Original Story · ScreenplayThe Taste of Tea (2004) — Director · Writer · EditorGamera (2015) — DirectorCutie Honey (2004)Short Peace (2013) — Screenplay · Original StoryShark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1999) — Director · Writer · EditorFunky Forest: The First Contact (2005) — Director · ScreenplayPARTY7 (2000) — Director · WriterYonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) — Director · WriterSmuggler (2011) — Director · ScreenplayPromise of August (1995) — Director · WriterTales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special (2001) — Director · ScreenplayTrava: Fist Planet (2002) — Director · Screenplay · Original Story · CreatorMy Darling of the Mountains (2008) — Director · EditorSHORT PEACE (2013) — Original Series Design · WriterGAMBO (2013) — Creative Director · Screenplay · Original StoryHello! Junichi (2014) — Director · ScreenplaySorasoi (2008) — Director · Screenplay · Director of PhotographyTales of the Bizarre: 2013 Autumn Special (2013) — DirectorNEW HAL&BONS (2006) — Hal · Director · Writer · Original Concept · Producer