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Takeshi Koike

Bio: Takeshi Koike (小池健 Koike Takeshi, born January 26, 1968) is a Japanese animator, illustrator and film director. Something of a protégée of Yoshiaki Kawajiri, he was also influenced by Yoshinori Kanada, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, and Katsuhito Ishii
Born: Fri, Jan 26 1968
Birthplace: Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Japan
Takeshi Koike is 56 years old
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Poster of Lupin the Third: Fujiko's Lie
Lupin the Third: Fujiko's Lie
Takeshi Koike was
51 in Lupin the Third: Fujiko's Lie
as 'Second Unit Director, Character Designer, Animation Director, Director'.
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of Lupin the Third: Goemon's Blood Spray
Lupin the Third: Goemon's Blood Spray
Takeshi Koike was
49 in Lupin the Third: Goemon's Blood Spray
as 'Storyboard Artist, Animation Director, Character Designer, Director'.
Sat, Feb 04 2017
Poster of The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
Takeshi Koike was
47 in The Boy and the Beast
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 11 2015
Poster of Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone
Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone
Takeshi Koike was
46 in Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Animation Director'.
Sat, Jun 21 2014
Poster of Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Trigun: Badlands Rumble
Takeshi Koike was
43 in Trigun: Badlands Rumble
as 'Key Animation'.
Mon, Jul 11 2011
Poster of Redline
Redline
Takeshi Koike was
42 in Redline
as 'Director, Background Designer, Animation Director, Storyboard Artist, Key Animation'.
Thu, May 27 2010
Poster of Afro Samurai Pilot
Afro Samurai Pilot
Takeshi Koike was
39 in Afro Samurai Pilot
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 27 2007
Poster of The Taste of Tea
The Taste of Tea
Takeshi Koike was
36 in The Taste of Tea
as 'Lead Animator'.
Sat, Jul 17 2004
Poster of SMAnime: LOVE Keitai?
SMAnime: LOVE Keitai?
Takeshi Koike was
35 in SMAnime: LOVE Keitai?
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of SMAnime: LOVE Kayumi?
SMAnime: LOVE Kayumi?
Takeshi Koike was
35 in SMAnime: LOVE Kayumi?
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of SMAnime: LOVE Jeans?
SMAnime: LOVE Jeans?
Takeshi Koike was
35 in SMAnime: LOVE Jeans?
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of World Record
World Record
Takeshi Koike was
35 in World Record
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Takeshi Koike was
35 in The Animatrix
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
Takeshi Koike was
34 in WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Takeshi Koike was
32 in Blood: The Last Vampire
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Party 7
Party 7
Takeshi Koike was
32 in Party 7
as 'Lead Animator'.
Wed, Sep 27 2000
Poster of Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Takeshi Koike was
32 in Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
as 'Production Design'.
Fri, Aug 25 2000
Poster of Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
Takeshi Koike was
32 in Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jul 15 2000
Poster of SMAP 2000 Concert Anime
SMAP 2000 Concert Anime
Takeshi Koike was
31 in SMAP 2000 Concert Anime
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 08 2000
Poster of X: The Movie
X: The Movie
Takeshi Koike was
28 in X: The Movie
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 02 1996
Poster of Bio Hunter
Bio Hunter
Takeshi Koike was
27 in Bio Hunter
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Dec 08 1995
Poster of Darkside Blues
Darkside Blues
Takeshi Koike was
26 in Darkside Blues
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Oct 08 1994
Poster of Pops
Pops
Takeshi Koike was
25 in Pops
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jun 25 1993
Poster of Ninja Scroll
Ninja Scroll
Takeshi Koike was
25 in Ninja Scroll
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Jun 05 1993
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
Takeshi Koike was
23 in Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Aug 16 1991
Poster of A Wind Named Amnesia
A Wind Named Amnesia
Takeshi Koike was
22 in A Wind Named Amnesia
as 'Key Animation'.
Sat, Dec 22 1990
Poster of Nineteen 19
Nineteen 19
Takeshi Koike was
22 in Nineteen 19
as 'Key Animation'.
Fri, Jul 27 1990
Poster of Foxes of Chironup
Foxes of Chironup
Takeshi Koike was
19 in Foxes of Chironup
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Aug 15 1987
Poster of Untitled Takeshi Koike Inspector Zenigata film
Untitled Takeshi Koike Inspector Zenigata film
Takeshi Koike will be
56+ in Untitled Takeshi Koike Inspector Zenigata film
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Yasuke
Yasuke
Takeshi Koike was
53+ in Yasuke
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 29 2021
Poster of Kamisama Kiss
Kamisama Kiss
Takeshi Koike was
44+ in Kamisama Kiss
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2012
Poster of Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
Takeshi Koike was
44+ in Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
Takeshi Koike was
42+ in Iron Man
as 'Mechanical Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai
Takeshi Koike was
38+ in Afro Samurai
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 2007
Poster of Samurai Champloo
Samurai Champloo
Takeshi Koike was
36+ in Samurai Champloo
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 20 2004
Poster of The Animatrix
The Animatrix
Takeshi Koike was
35+ in The Animatrix
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 2003
Poster of Texhnolyze
Texhnolyze
Takeshi Koike was
35+ in Texhnolyze
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 2003
Poster of Trava: Fist Planet
Trava: Fist Planet
Takeshi Koike was
34+ in Trava: Fist Planet
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002
Poster of Fighting Spirit
Fighting Spirit
Takeshi Koike was
32+ in Fighting Spirit
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 2000
Poster of Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran
Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran
Takeshi Koike was
32+ in Carried by the Wind: Tsukikage Ran
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 2000
Poster of Birdy the Mighty
Birdy the Mighty
Takeshi Koike was
28+ in Birdy the Mighty
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 1996
Poster of The Cockpit
The Cockpit
Takeshi Koike was
25+ in The Cockpit
as 'Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1993
Poster of Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Takeshi Koike was
24+ in Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 23 1992
Poster of Doomed Megalopolis
Doomed Megalopolis
Takeshi Koike was
23+ in Doomed Megalopolis
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1991
Poster of Yawara!
Yawara!
Takeshi Koike was
21+ in Yawara!
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989
Poster of Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Takeshi Koike was
20+ in Legend of the Galactic Heroes
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 01 1988
Poster of Spirit Warrior
Spirit Warrior
Takeshi Koike was
20+ in Spirit Warrior
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 1988