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Kankuro Kudo

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Jul 19 1970
Birthplace: Miyagi, Japan
Kankuro Kudo is 54 years old
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Poster of Sunset Sunrise
Sunset Sunrise
Kankuro Kudo will be
54 in Sunset Sunrise
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Jan 17 2025
Poster of The Last Town We Saw
The Last Town We Saw
Kankuro Kudo was
54 in The Last Town We Saw
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Sep 21 2024
Poster of We're Millennials. Got a Problem? International
We're Millennials. Got a Problem? International
Kankuro Kudo was
53 in We're Millennials. Got a Problem? International
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Oct 13 2023
Poster of One Second Ahead, One Second Behind
One Second Ahead, One Second Behind
Kankuro Kudo was
52 in One Second Ahead, One Second Behind
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Jul 07 2023
Poster of Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”
Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”
Kankuro Kudo was
52 in Woman’s Lib Vol. 15 ”Mo Gaman Dekinai”
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Apr 14 2023
Poster of Ichigeki
Ichigeki
Kankuro Kudo was
52 in Ichigeki
as 'Screenplay'.
Tue, Jan 03 2023
Poster of The Mole Song: Final
The Mole Song: Final
Kankuro Kudo was
51 in The Mole Song: Final
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Nov 19 2021
Poster of 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」
Kankuro Kudo was
49 in 大人計画ウーマンリブvol.14「もうがまんできない」
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of Punk Samurai Slash Down
Punk Samurai Slash Down
Kankuro Kudo was
47 in Punk Samurai Slash Down
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jun 30 2018
Poster of The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
Kankuro Kudo was
46 in The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Dec 23 2016
Poster of Too Young To Die!
Too Young To Die!
Kankuro Kudo was
45 in Too Young To Die!
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 25 2016
Poster of The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
Kankuro Kudo was
43 in The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Nov 15 2013
Poster of The Apology King
The Apology King
Kankuro Kudo was
43 in The Apology King
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Maruyama, the Middle Schooler
Maruyama, the Middle Schooler
Kankuro Kudo was
42 in Maruyama, the Middle Schooler
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Thu, Apr 18 2013
Poster of Amachan
Amachan
Kankuro Kudo was
42 in Amachan
as 'Writer'.
Mon, Apr 01 2013
Poster of Ooedo ribingu deddo
Ooedo ribingu deddo
Kankuro Kudo was
40 in Ooedo ribingu deddo
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Oct 16 2010
Poster of Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Kankuro Kudo was
39 in Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
as 'Writer'.
Sat, May 01 2010
Poster of No More Cry
No More Cry
Kankuro Kudo was
39 in No More Cry
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Nov 14 2009
Poster of Kamui
Kamui
Kankuro Kudo was
39 in Kamui
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Brass Knuckle Boys
Brass Knuckle Boys
Kankuro Kudo was
38 in Brass Knuckle Boys
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Feb 14 2009
Poster of Maiko Haaaan!!!
Maiko Haaaan!!!
Kankuro Kudo was
36 in Maiko Haaaan!!!
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series
Kankuro Kudo was
36 in Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Oct 28 2006
Poster of Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
Kankuro Kudo was
34 in Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 02 2005
Poster of 69
69
Kankuro Kudo was
33 in 69
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 10 2004
Poster of Drugstore Girl
Drugstore Girl
Kankuro Kudo was
33 in Drugstore Girl
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Feb 07 2004
Poster of Zebraman
Zebraman
Kankuro Kudo was
33 in Zebraman
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Jan 30 2004
Poster of Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series
Kankuro Kudo was
33 in Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 01 2003
Poster of Ikebukuro West Gate Park SP
Ikebukuro West Gate Park SP
Kankuro Kudo was
32 in Ikebukuro West Gate Park SP
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Iden & Tity
Iden & Tity
Kankuro Kudo was
32 in Iden & Tity
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Ping Pong
Ping Pong
Kankuro Kudo was
32 in Ping Pong
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 20 2002
Poster of GO
GO
Kankuro Kudo was
31 in GO
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Oct 20 2001
Poster of Scary Fairy Tales: Thumb Princess
Scary Fairy Tales: Thumb Princess
Kankuro Kudo was
29 in Scary Fairy Tales: Thumb Princess
as 'Screenplay'.
Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of 愛が世界を救います
愛が世界を救います
Kankuro Kudo will be
54+ in 愛が世界を救います
as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.
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Poster of Shinjuku Field Hospital
Shinjuku Field Hospital
Kankuro Kudo was
53+ in Shinjuku Field Hospital
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 03 2024
Poster of Extremely Inappropriate!
Extremely Inappropriate!
Kankuro Kudo was
53+ in Extremely Inappropriate!
as 'Screenplay, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 2024
Poster of A Town Without Seasons
A Town Without Seasons
Kankuro Kudo was
53+ in A Town Without Seasons
as 'Producer, Director, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 09 2023
Poster of Let's Get Divorced
Let's Get Divorced
Kankuro Kudo was
52+ in Let's Get Divorced
as 'Writer, Screenplay'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 22 2023
Poster of Story of My Family!!!
Story of My Family!!!
Kankuro Kudo was
50+ in Story of My Family!!!
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2021
Poster of Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
Kankuro Kudo was
48+ in Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 2019
Poster of Prison Princess
Prison Princess
Kankuro Kudo was
47+ in Prison Princess
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 17 2017
Poster of We're Millennials. Got a Problem?
We're Millennials. Got a Problem?
Kankuro Kudo was
45+ in We're Millennials. Got a Problem?
as 'Teleplay'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2016
Poster of Saving My Stupid Youth
Saving My Stupid Youth
Kankuro Kudo was
44+ in Saving My Stupid Youth
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 12 2014
Poster of Manju Kowai
Manju Kowai
Kankuro Kudo was
43+ in Manju Kowai
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 2014
Poster of Washimo
Washimo
Kankuro Kudo was
43+ in Washimo
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 2014
Poster of Amachan
Amachan
Kankuro Kudo was
42+ in Amachan
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2013
Poster of Odd Family 11
Odd Family 11
Kankuro Kudo was
41+ in Odd Family 11
as 'Screenstory, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of Detective Lovesick
Detective Lovesick
Kankuro Kudo was
39+ in Detective Lovesick
as 'Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 09 2010
Poster of Ties of Shooting Stars
Ties of Shooting Stars
Kankuro Kudo was
38+ in Ties of Shooting Stars
as 'Screenplay'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 17 2008
Poster of Mirai koshi Meguru
Mirai koshi Meguru
Kankuro Kudo was
37+ in Mirai koshi Meguru
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2008
Poster of 吾輩は主婦である
吾輩は主婦である
Kankuro Kudo was
35+ in 吾輩は主婦である
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 22 2006
Poster of Tiger and Dragon
Tiger and Dragon
Kankuro Kudo was
34+ in Tiger and Dragon
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 2005
Poster of Manhattan Love Story
Manhattan Love Story
Kankuro Kudo was
33+ in Manhattan Love Story
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2003
Poster of Kisarazu Cat's Eye
Kisarazu Cat's Eye
Kankuro Kudo was
31+ in Kisarazu Cat's Eye
as 'Teleplay, Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 2002
Poster of Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Kankuro Kudo was
29+ in Ikebukuro West Gate Park
as 'Teleplay'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 14 2000