Takeshi Koike - Actor Profile

Takeshi Koike

Directing
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
1Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 26, 1968
Birth Place: Kaminoyama, Yamagata, Japan

About Takeshi Koike

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. He went straight from high school education to beginning his career at Madhouse as an in-betweener on works directed by Kawajiri after being interviewed by him. His first professional work as a director is the title sequence of the 2000 film Party 7; while his first feature film is Redline, which premiered in 2009 and was released in 2010. He served as character designer and animation director for 2012's Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, and directs film continuations of it starting with Lupin the Third: Daisuke Jigen's Gravestone in 2014. Work outside of animation includes the artwork for the 2004 Dreams Come True single "Yasashii Kiss o Shite". Source: Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takeshi Koike reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Takeshi Koike's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takeshi Koike remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takeshi Koike Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takeshi Koike's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takeshi Koike.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime Self Flop Similar →

Takeshi Koike - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takeshi Koike?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takeshi Koike is "Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Takeshi Koike acted in?

Takeshi Koike has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.