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Kankuro Kudo
Writing

Kankuro Kudo

Born 1970-07-19
Miyagi, Japan
Department: Writing

Biography

Kankurō Kudō  (宮藤 官九郎 Kudō Kankurō, born 19 July 1970) is a Japanese screenwriter, dramatist, director, actor and member of the theater company Otona Keikaku. He won the 'Best Screenplay' award at the 2002 Japanese Academy Awards for Go, which explores problems faced by people of Korean-heritage living in Japan. He acted in the hugely popular tear-jerker, Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World, and is also guitarist in the Japanese Comedy Rock Band Group Tamashii. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kankurō Kudō, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kankuro Kudo

Tekkonkinkreet
Movie
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Tekkonkinkreet

2006
TMDB3.7
Kids Return
Movie
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Kids Return

1996
TMDB3.5
Memories of Matsuko
Movie
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Memories of Matsuko

2006
TMDB3.9
Cold Case: Door of Truth
TV
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Cold Case: Door of Truth

2016
TMDB4.1
Amachan
TV
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Amachan

2013
TMDB4.0
Zebraman
Movie
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Zebraman

2004
TMDB3.1
GO
Movie
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GO

2001
TMDB3.7
Ping Pong
Movie
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Ping Pong

2002
TMDB3.5
Crying Out Love in the Center of the World
Movie
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Crying Out Love in the Center of the World

2004
TMDB3.6
Bakuman
Movie
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Bakuman

2015
TMDB3.2

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (161 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?WriterTV Series2026
Look BackLook BackTamaiMovie2026
The Brightest SunThe Brightest SunSelf / AppearanceMovie2026
Street Kingdom: Make your own sound.Street Kingdom: Make your own sound.ScreenplayMovie2026
Extremely Inappropriate! New Years SpecialExtremely Inappropriate! New Years SpecialScreenplayMovie2026
大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」Self / AppearanceMovie2025
大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」WriterMovie2025
大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」DirectorMovie2025
Seaside SerendipitySeaside SerendipityGoroMovie2025
The Laughing SalesmanThe Laughing SalesmanScreenplayTV Series2025
The Laughing SalesmanThe Laughing SalesmanCreatorTV Series2025
大人計画 平凡パンチライン「Wife is miracle～世界で一番アツい嫁～」大人計画 平凡パンチライン「Wife is miracle～世界で一番アツい嫁～」WriterMovie2025
Sunset SunriseSunset SunriseScreenplayMovie2025
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.16「主婦 米田時江の免疫力がアップするコント6本」大人計画ウーマンリブvol.16「主婦 米田時江の免疫力がアップするコント6本」Self / AppearanceMovie2024
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.16「主婦 米田時江の免疫力がアップするコント6本」大人計画ウーマンリブvol.16「主婦 米田時江の免疫力がアップするコント6本」DirectorMovie2024
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.16「主婦 米田時江の免疫力がアップするコント6本」大人計画ウーマンリブvol.16「主婦 米田時江の免疫力がアップするコント6本」WriterMovie2024
The Last Town We SawThe Last Town We SawScreenplayMovie2024
Shinjuku Field HospitalShinjuku Field HospitalWriterTV Series2024
Extremely Inappropriate!Extremely Inappropriate!ScreenplayTV Series2024
Extremely Inappropriate!Extremely Inappropriate!CreatorTV Series2024
唐茄子屋 不思議国之若旦那唐茄子屋 不思議国之若旦那WriterMovie2024
唐茄子屋 不思議国之若旦那唐茄子屋 不思議国之若旦那DirectorMovie2024
We're Millennials. Got a problem?: The MovieWe're Millennials. Got a problem?: The MovieWriterMovie2023
Mom, Is That You?!Mom, Is That You?!Tomiyuki KibeMovie2023
A Town Without SeasonsA Town Without SeasonsWriterTV Series2023
A Town Without SeasonsA Town Without SeasonsProducerTV Series2023
A Town Without SeasonsA Town Without SeasonsDirectorTV Series2023
One Second Ahead, One Second BehindOne Second Ahead, One Second BehindScreenplayMovie2023
Let's Get DivorcedLet's Get DivorcedWriterTV Series2023
Let's Get DivorcedLet's Get DivorcedScreenplayTV Series2023
The Dry SpellThe Dry SpellFushimiMovie2023
Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”Self / AppearanceMovie2023
Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”DirectorMovie2023
Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”WriterMovie2023
Ichikei's Crow The MovieIchikei's Crow The MovieSelf / AppearanceMovie2023
IchigekiIchigekiScreenplayMovie2023
Because We Forget EverythingBecause We Forget EverythingSelf / AppearanceTV Series2022
The Mole Song: FinalThe Mole Song: FinalWriterMovie2021
Story of My Family!!!Story of My Family!!!WriterTV Series2021
Story of My Family!!!Story of My Family!!!CreatorTV Series2021
Ora, Ora Be Goin' AloneOra, Ora Be Goin' AloneLoneliness 3Movie2020
獣道一直線！！！獣道一直線！！！Self / AppearanceTV Series2020
劇場の灯を消すな！本多劇場編劇場の灯を消すな！本多劇場編Self / AppearanceTV Series2020
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」Self / AppearanceMovie2020
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」WriterMovie2020
大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」DirectorMovie2020
Kotaki Brothers and ShikuhakkuKotaki Brothers and ShikuhakkuMurataTV Series2020
Idaten: Tokyo Olympics StoryIdaten: Tokyo Olympics StoryWriterTV Series2019
遠藤憲一と宮藤官九郎の勉強させていただきます遠藤憲一と宮藤官九郎の勉強させていただきますSelf / AppearanceTV Series2018
Punk Samurai Slash DownPunk Samurai Slash DownWriterMovie2018
Prison PrincessesPrison PrincessesWriterTV Series2017
Prison PrincessesPrison PrincessesCreatorTV Series2017
Dear EtrangerDear EtrangerSawadaMovie2017
The Mole Song: Hong Kong CapriccioThe Mole Song: Hong Kong CapriccioWriterMovie2016
大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」Self / AppearanceMovie2016
大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」WriterMovie2016
大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」DirectorMovie2016
My UncleMy UncleSadao HaruyamaMovie2016
Cold Case: Door of TruthCold Case: Door of TruthFujiwara KanjiTV Series2016
Too Young To Die!Too Young To Die!ScreenplayMovie2016
Too Young To Die!Too Young To Die!DirectorMovie2016
We're Millennials. Got a Problem?We're Millennials. Got a Problem?TeleplayTV Series2016
GameraGameraManafu's fatherMovie2015
BakumanBakumanTaro KawaguchiMovie2015
Piece of CakePiece of CakeManager of Asagaya Loft (cameo)Movie2015
Saving My Stupid YouthSaving My Stupid YouthWriterTV Series2014
Villiany GanboVilliany GanboIyataro ToyotomiTV Series2014
Manju KowaiManju KowaiWriterTV Series2014
WashimoWashimoWriterTV Series2014
大パルコ人②バカロックオペラバカ「高校中パニック！小激突！！」大パルコ人②バカロックオペラバカ「高校中パニック！小激突！！」Self / AppearanceMovie2013
大パルコ人②バカロックオペラバカ「高校中パニック！小激突！！」大パルコ人②バカロックオペラバカ「高校中パニック！小激突！！」WriterMovie2013
大パルコ人②バカロックオペラバカ「高校中パニック！小激突！！」大パルコ人②バカロックオペラバカ「高校中パニック！小激突！！」DirectorMovie2013
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent ReijiThe Mole Song: Undercover Agent ReijiScreenplayMovie2013
The Apology KingThe Apology KingScreenplayMovie2013
Maruyama, the Middle SchoolerMaruyama, the Middle SchoolerScreenplayMovie2013
Maruyama, the Middle SchoolerMaruyama, the Middle SchoolerDirectorMovie2013
AmachanAmachanWriterTV Series2013
AmachanAmachanCreatorTV Series2013
The Castle of Crossed DestiniesThe Castle of Crossed DestiniesSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
大人計画「ウェルカム・ニッポン」大人計画「ウェルカム・ニッポン」Self / AppearanceTV Series2012
Odd Family 11Odd Family 11ScreenstoryTV Series2011
Odd Family 11Odd Family 11CreatorTV Series2011
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１２「サッドソング・フォー・アグリードーター」大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１２「サッドソング・フォー・アグリードーター」Self / AppearanceTV Series2011
大人計画「母を逃がす」大人計画「母を逃がす」Self / AppearanceTV Series2010
The Wife of GegegeThe Wife of GegegeShigeru MuraMovie2010
Ooedo ribingu deddoWriterMovie2010
Ooedo ribingu deddoDirectorMovie2010
Detective LovesickDetective LovesickWriterTV Series2010
Detective LovesickDetective LovesickDirectorTV Series2010
Detective LovesickDetective LovesickCreatorTV Series2010
Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys LooseBayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys LooseIkuo Kashiwada (credit only)Movie2010
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra CityZebraman 2: Attack on Zebra CityWriterMovie2010
No More CryNo More CryWriterMovie2009
SOUL RED Yusaku MatsudaSOUL RED Yusaku MatsudaSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
大人計画「サッちゃんの明日」大人計画「サッちゃんの明日」Self / AppearanceTV Series2009
KamuiKamuiScreenplayMovie2009
Oh, My Buddha!Oh, My Buddha!Kyoko’s fatherMovie2009
Instant SwampInstant SwampDetective SawaragiMovie2009
DumbeastDumbeastWriterMovie2009
大パルコ人①メカロックオペラ「R2C2～サイボーグなのでバンド辞めます！～」大パルコ人①メカロックオペラ「R2C2～サイボーグなのでバンド辞めます！～」Self / AppearanceMovie2009
大パルコ人①メカロックオペラ「R2C2～サイボーグなのでバンド辞めます！～」大パルコ人①メカロックオペラ「R2C2～サイボーグなのでバンド辞めます！～」WriterMovie2009
大パルコ人①メカロックオペラ「R2C2～サイボーグなのでバンド辞めます！～」大パルコ人①メカロックオペラ「R2C2～サイボーグなのでバンド辞めます！～」DirectorMovie2009
Brass Knuckle BoysBrass Knuckle BoysDirectorMovie2009
Brass Knuckle BoysBrass Knuckle BoysScreenplayMovie2009
The Short Films: We Were All Once ChildrenThe Short Films: We Were All Once ChildrenSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
少年メリケンサックを探せ!!!少年メリケンサックを探せ!!!Self / AppearanceTV Series2008
Ties of Shooting StarsTies of Shooting StarsScreenplayTV Series2008
Mirai koshi MeguruMirai koshi MeguruWriterTV Series2008
Welcome to the Quiet RoomWelcome to the Quiet RoomTetsuo YakihataMovie2007
Maiko Haaaan!!!Maiko Haaaan!!!ScreenplayMovie2007
The Sword of AlexanderThe Sword of AlexanderSasukeMovie2007
TekkonkinkreetTekkonkinkreetSawada (voice)Movie2006
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１０「ウーマンリブ先生」大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．１０「ウーマンリブ先生」Self / AppearanceTV Series2006
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World SeriesKisarazu Cat's Eye: World SeriesScreenplayMovie2006
Memories of MatsukoMemories of MatsukoTetsuya YamekawaMovie2006
I am a HousewifeI am a HousewifeCreatorTV Series2006
大人計画「まとまったお金の唄」大人計画「まとまったお金の唄」Self / AppearanceTV Series2006
A Heartful of LoveA Heartful of LoveMitsuo UsuiMovie2005
Tiger and DragonTiger and DragonWriterTV Series2005
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight PilgrimsYaji & Kita: The Midnight PilgrimsDirectorMovie2005
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight PilgrimsYaji & Kita: The Midnight PilgrimsScreenplayMovie2005
Tiger & Dragon SpecialTiger & Dragon SpecialWriterMovie2005
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．８「轟天ＶＳ港カヲル」大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．８「轟天ＶＳ港カヲル」Self / AppearanceTV Series2004
6969ScreenplayMovie2004
Crying Out Love in the Center of the WorldCrying Out Love in the Center of the WorldRyunosuke OkiMovie2004
Drugstore GirlDrugstore GirlWriterMovie2004
ZebramanZebramanWriterMovie2004
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon SeriesKisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon SeriesScreenplayMovie2003
Manhattan Love StoryManhattan Love StoryWriterTV Series2003
Manhattan Love StoryManhattan Love StoryCreatorTV Series2003
FukumimiFukumimiSelf / AppearanceMovie2003
Love & War of a SamuraiLove & War of a SamuraiSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．７「熊沢パンキース０３」大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．７「熊沢パンキース０３」Self / AppearanceTV Series2003
Ikebukuro West Gate Park SPIkebukuro West Gate Park SPDirectorMovie2003
Ikebukuro West Gate Park SPIkebukuro West Gate Park SPWriterMovie2003
Thirteen StepsThirteen StepsToru KiharaMovie2003
Iden & TityIden & TityScreenplayMovie2003
Rock'n'Roll MishinRock'n'Roll MishinSelf / AppearanceMovie2002
Ping PongPing PongScreenplayMovie2002
Ping PongPing PongAdaptationMovie2002
大人計画「春子ブックセンター」大人計画「春子ブックセンター」Self / AppearanceTV Series2002
The Labor CopThe Labor CopSelf / AppearanceMovie2002
California Dreamin'California Dreamin'Hajime YamazakiTV Series2002
Kisarazu Cat's EyeKisarazu Cat's EyeTeleplayTV Series2002
Kisarazu Cat's EyeKisarazu Cat's EyeDirectorTV Series2002
GOGOScreenplayMovie2001
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．６「キラークイーン６６６」大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．６「キラークイーン６６６」Self / AppearanceTV Series2001
Kirei kamisama to machiawase shita on'naKirei kamisama to machiawase shita on'naSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
エロスの果てSelf / AppearanceMovie2001
大人計画「エロスの果て」大人計画「エロスの果て」Self / AppearanceTV Series2001
Ikebukuro West Gate ParkIkebukuro West Gate ParkTeleplayTV Series2000
大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．４「ウーマンリブ発射！」大人計画ウーマンリブｖｏｌ．４「ウーマンリブ発射！」Self / AppearanceTV Series1999
Scary Fairy Tales: Thumb PrincessScary Fairy Tales: Thumb PrincessScreenplayMovie1999
Bayside Shakedown: Autumn Campaign for Crime EradicationBayside Shakedown: Autumn Campaign for Crime EradicationIkuo KashiwadaMovie1998
大人計画「生きてるし死んでるし」大人計画「生きてるし死んでるし」Self / AppearanceTV Series1997
Kids ReturnKids ReturnHigh School StudentMovie1996
痴漢白書　２痴漢白書　２Self / AppearanceMovie1995
A New Love in TokyoA New Love in TokyoHideo NagaiMovie1994
愛が世界を救います愛が世界を救いますSelf / AppearanceMovie—
愛が世界を救います愛が世界を救いますDirectorMovie—
愛が世界を救います愛が世界を救いますScenario WriterMovie—