Shin Itagaki

Career Overview

Shin Itagaki has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently La Femme Nikita Series with 1 titles. Signature works include I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too, OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying, So I'm a Spider, So What?. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 50
Birth Date: 1974-01-28
Birth Place: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

La Femme Nikita Series (1 titles)
Pokémon: Advanced Generation Collection (1 titles)
Patlabor Collection (1 titles)
Detective Conan Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Akari Kito (2 collaborations)
Nao Toyama (2 collaborations)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (1 collaborations)
Kaori Maeda (1 collaborations)
Sayaka Senbongi (1 collaborations)
Ayana Taketatsu (1 collaborations)
Shizuka Ishigami (1 collaborations)
Mai Nakahara (1 collaborations)
Nobuhiko Okamoto (1 collaborations)
Ayumu Murase (1 collaborations)

Credits

directing (16 credits)
- With You, Our Love Will Make It Through
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Episode 12 (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Episode 11 (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Episode 10 (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Episode 9 (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Episode 8 (2025) ... series director directing
  
  2025
- OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Anshee Matayaa! (See You Again Sometime!) (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Goya? Gooyaa? (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - The True Identity of the Yaaruu?! (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Amazing! The Iriomote Cat! (2025) ... series director directing
  
  - Yui Rail Rides to the Music! (2025) ... series director directing
  
  2025
- I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Yuuya and Kaori (2023) ... series director directing
  
  - The Mysterious Assailant (2023) ... series director directing
  
  - To the Royal Capital (2023) ... series director directing
  
  - Master and Apprentice (2023) ... series director directing
  
  - The Princess and the Assassin (2023) ... series director directing
  
  2023
- So I'm a Spider, So What?
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - So I'm Still a Spider, So What? (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - My Old Friend, Why...? (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - Be Forever, Me? (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - So, I'm Not in This One, Am I? (2021) ... series director directing
  
  - This Isn't My Fault, Is It? (2021) ... series director directing
  
  2021
- Ulysses: Jeanne d'Arc and the Alchemist Knight
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - In This Wonderful World (2018) ... series director directing
  
  - Utopia, Then… (2018) ... series director directing
  
  - Beast of the Apocalypse (2018) ... series director directing
  
  - Dance Music of White and Black (2018) ... series director directing
  
  - Return of the Female Saint (2018) ... series director directing
  
  2018
- Berserk
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - City of Humans (2017) ... series director directing
  
  - Proclaimed Omens (2017) ... series director directing
  
  - A Journey Begins in Flames (2017) ... series director directing
  
  - The Berserker Armor (2017) ... series director directing
  
  - The Corruption of Qliphoth (2017) ... series director directing
  
  2016
- Cardfight!! Vanguard Movie: Neon Messiah
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
- Ark IX
  director
  
  directing
  
  2013
- Teekyu
  director
  
  directing
  
  - The Sound of Music With Senpai (2017) ... director directing
  
  - Dr. Dolittle with Senpai (2017) ... director directing
  
  - Battles Without Honor and Humanity with Senpai (2017) ... director directing
  
  - Deadpool with Senpai (2017) ... director directing
  
  - Chef with Senpai (2017) ... director directing
  
  2012
- Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
  
  - Blood-stained Triangle (2012) ... director directing
  
  2012
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
  
  - Raiders of the Nasal Dark (2010) ... director directing
  
  2010
- Stray Cats Overrun!
  
  - Stray Cats, Dashed (2010) ... director directing
  
  2010
- Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
  
  - The Threatening Alliance of Toyotomi and Mori! The Thundering Fists of the Conqueror Tear Through the Waves! (2010) ... director directing
  
  2009
- Devil May Cry
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - Stylish (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - Showtime (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - The Last Promise (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - Death Poker (2007) ... series director directing
  
  - Once Upon a Time (2007) ... series director directing
  
  2007
- Gurren Lagann
  
  - Sit in the Hot Tub 'Til You're Sick!! (2007) ... director directing
  
  2007
- Black Cat
  series director
  
  directing
  
  - The Carefree Cat (2006) ... series director directing
  
  - The Cat's Paradise (2006) ... series director directing
  
  - The Cat Bares Claws (2006) ... series director directing
  
  - The Drowning Cat (2006) ... series director directing
  
  - The Cat's Showdown (2006) ... series director directing
  
  2005
writing (7 credits)
- With You, Our Love Will Make It Through
  series composition
  
  writing
  
  - Episode 12 (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Episode 11 (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Episode 10 (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Episode 9 (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Episode 8 (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  2025
- OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
  series composition
  
  writing
  
  - Anshee Matayaa! (See You Again Sometime!) (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Goya? Gooyaa? (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - The True Identity of the Yaaruu?! (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Amazing! The Iriomote Cat! (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  - Yui Rail Rides to the Music! (2025) ... series composition writing
  
  2025
- I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too
  series composition
  
  writing
  
  - Yuuya and Kaori (2023) ... series composition writing
  
  - The Mysterious Assailant (2023) ... series composition writing
  
  - To the Royal Capital (2023) ... series composition writing
  
  - Master and Apprentice (2023) ... series composition writing
  
  - The Princess and the Assassin (2023) ... series composition writing
  
  2023
- Cardfight!! Vanguard Movie: Neon Messiah
  storyboard
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
  
  - Blood-stained Triangle (2012) ... storyboard writing
  
  2012
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
  
  - Raiders of the Nasal Dark (2010) ... scenario writer writing
  
  2010
- Stray Cats Overrun!
  
  - Stray Cats, Dashed (2010) ... writer writing
  
  2010
sound (3 credits)
- With You, Our Love Will Make It Through
  sound director
  
  sound
  
  - Episode 12 (2025) ... sound director sound
  
  - Episode 11 (2025) ... sound director sound
  
  - Episode 10 (2025) ... sound director sound
  
  - Episode 9 (2025) ... sound director sound
  
  - Episode 8 (2025) ... sound director sound
  
  2025
- I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too
  sound director
  
  sound
  
  - Yuuya and Kaori (2023) ... sound director sound
  
  - The Mysterious Assailant (2023) ... sound director sound
  
  - To the Royal Capital (2023) ... sound director sound
  
  - Master and Apprentice (2023) ... sound director sound
  
  - The Princess and the Assassin (2023) ... sound director sound
  
  2023
- Teekyu
  
  - The Sixth Sense with Senpai (2012) ... sound director sound
  
  - Nacho Libre with Senpai (2012) ... sound director sound
  
  - Up the Creek with Senpai (2012) ... sound director sound
  
  - Dinner Rush with Senpai (2012) ... sound director sound
  
  - Born on the Fourth of July with Senpai (2012) ... sound director sound
  
  2012
visual effects (14 credits)
- OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
  opening/ending animation
  
  visual effects
  
  - Anshee Matayaa! (See You Again Sometime!) (2025) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Goya? Gooyaa? (2025) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - The True Identity of the Yaaruu?! (2025) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Amazing! The Iriomote Cat! (2025) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  - Yui Rail Rides to the Music! (2025) ... opening/ending animation visual effects
  
  2025
- Teekyu
  
  - The Sixth Sense with Senpai (2012) ... animation director visual effects
  
  - Nacho Libre with Senpai (2012) ... animation director visual effects
  
  - Up the Creek with Senpai (2012) ... animation director visual effects
  
  - Dinner Rush with Senpai (2012) ... animation director visual effects
  
  - Born on the Fourth of July with Senpai (2012) ... animation director visual effects
  
  2012
- Stray Cats Overrun!
  
  - Stray Cats, Dashed (2010) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2010
- Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
  
  - Crimson and Azure Battle to the Death! The Sound of the Wind Blowing at the End of the Fierce Fight!! (2010) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - Rebirth of the Young Tiger! The Rebuilt Fortress Nichirin Menaces the East! (2010) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2009
- Gurren Lagann
  
  - I'll Never Forget This Minute, This Second (2007) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2007
- Black Cat
  
  - The Carefree Cat (2006) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2005
- Dead Leaves
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2004
- Fullmetal Alchemist
  
  - A Rotted Heart (2004) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2003
- Ninja Scroll: The Series
  
  - Farewell Jubei (2003) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - Dynasty Restoration (2003) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2003
- Patlabor WXIII the Movie
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  2002
- Fighting Spirit
  
  - Mixup (2002) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - Surpass That Moment (2002) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - Mr. Takamura's Tears (2002) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - Something to Convey (2001) ... key animation visual effects
  
  - To Enemy Ground (2001) ... key animation visual effects
  
  2000
- Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
  animation
  
  visual effects
  
  1999
- Case Closed: The Fourteenth Target
  key animation
  
  visual effects
  
  1998
- Gunbuster
  
  - Please Let Me Call You Big Sister! (2004) ... key animation visual effects
  
  1988
production (1 credits)
- OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
  other
  
  production
  
  - Anshee Matayaa! (See You Again Sometime!) (2025) ... other production
  
  - Goya? Gooyaa? (2025) ... other production
  
  - The True Identity of the Yaaruu?! (2025) ... other production
  
  - Amazing! The Iriomote Cat! (2025) ... other production
  
  - Yui Rail Rides to the Music! (2025) ... other production
  
  2025
crew (1 credits)
- Teekyu
  script
  
  crew
  
  - The Sound of Music With Senpai (2017) ... script crew
  
  - Dr. Dolittle with Senpai (2017) ... script crew
  
  - Battles Without Honor and Humanity with Senpai (2017) ... script crew
  
  - Deadpool with Senpai (2017) ... script crew
  
  - Chef with Senpai (2017) ... script crew
  
  2012
art (8 credits)
- OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying
  
  - Anshee Matayaa! (See You Again Sometime!) (2025) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Goya? Gooyaa? (2025) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The True Identity of the Yaaruu?! (2025) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Amazing! The Iriomote Cat! (2025) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Yui Rail Rides to the Music! (2025) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2025
- Teekyu
  
  - The Sixth Sense with Senpai (2012) ... storyboard designer art
  
  - Nacho Libre with Senpai (2012) ... storyboard designer art
  
  - Up the Creek with Senpai (2012) ... storyboard designer art
  
  - Dinner Rush with Senpai (2012) ... storyboard designer art
  
  - Born on the Fourth of July with Senpai (2012) ... storyboard designer art
  
  2012
- Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt
  
  - Raiders of the Nasal Dark (2010) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2010
- Stray Cats Overrun!
  
  - Stray Cats, Dashed (2010) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2010
- Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Kings
  
  - The Threatening Alliance of Toyotomi and Mori! The Thundering Fists of the Conqueror Tear Through the Waves! (2010) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2009
- Devil May Cry
  
  - Stylish (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Devil May Cry (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2007
- Gurren Lagann
  
  - You're Gonna Do It!! (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - Sit in the Hot Tub 'Til You're Sick!! (2007) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2007
- Black Cat
  
  - The Carefree Cat (2006) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Cat's Paradise (2006) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Cat's Showdown (2006) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Napping Cat (2006) ... storyboard artist art
  
  - The Fighting Cat (2006) ... storyboard artist art
  
  2005