Director
Takashi Ikehata
Born 1958 · Japan
Takashi Ikehata (池端 隆史, Ikehata Takashi, born February 10, 1958) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He also works under the name Takashi Ikehata (池端たかし) and, occasionally, Higashi Suehiro (末広東). He started as a cinematographer. In 1981 he joined Tokyo Animation Film (now Anime Film), where was in charge of the photography. After working for several studios, he went freelance.
Directed
InuYasha
Director · 2000
Maid Sama!
Director · 2010
No Game No Life
Director · 2014
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
Assistant Director · 2013
The Testament of Sister New Devil
Director · 2015
Tsukigakirei
Director · 2017
Witch Craft Works
Director · 2014
Azumanga Daioh
Director · 2002
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou
Director · 2012
Non Non Biyori
Director · 2013
Spice and Wolf: MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF
Director · 2024
Naruto OVA 7: Naruto, the Genie, and the Three Wishes, Believe It!
Director · 2010
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Assistant Director · 2020
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
Second Unit Director · 2007
Genshiken
Series Director · 2004
Outbreak Company
Director · 2013
Li'l Miss Vampire Can't Suck Right
Assistant Director · 2025
Steam Detectives
Director · 1998
