Born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1974, he began making short films independently in the mid-1996, and co-directed four 16mm short films with Keiji Ichikawa during the 20th century. These films were highly acclaimed and received awards and screenings at film festivals in Japan and abroad. He is also active as a filmmaker, directing commercials, music videos, programs, DVD extras, and other content, as well as editing movie trailers and TV spots. In 2004, he established Bashiba Kikaku in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Ken Arima has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Signature works include The Dog's Policeman: Tenohira Wanko, Nekoban: Cats in Your Life, Costume Players. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
