Kenji Kodama
Known for

Directing

Credits

44

Gender

Man

Birthday

13 Dec 1949 (74)

Place of birth

Hokkaido, Japan

Also known as
児玉兼嗣
こだま けんじ
Kodama Kenji
こだま兼嗣

Kenji Kodama

Biography

Kenji Kodama (こだま 兼嗣, Kodama Kenji, born December 13, 1949), real name: 児玉 兼嗣 (same reading), is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist born in Hokkaidō. He is a member of the Japanese Animation Creators Association (JAniCA). His wife is Sachiko Kamimura, an animator and illustrator. He is best known for being one of the main directors on the long-running anime Case Closed, also known as Detective Conan, as well as the City Hunter series and Lupin III Part III.

Known for
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2024Ninja KamuiKey Animation
2023City Hunter the Movie: Angel DustDirector
2020Yashahime: Princess Half-DemonStoryboard Artist
2019City Hunter: Shinjuku Private EyesStoryboard Artist
2019City Hunter: Shinjuku Private EyesDirector
2017Shimajiro and the Rainbow OasisStoryboard Artist
2016Aikatsu Stars!Script
2016Aikatsu Stars!Storyboard
2014Detective Conan: Dimensional SniperKey Animation
2012Aikatsu!Storyboard
2012Lupin the Third: Lupin Family LineupStoryboard Artist
2012Lupin the Third: Lupin Family LineupDirector
2008Tales of the AbyssDirector
2006Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' RequiemKey Animation
2006KekkaishiDirector
2006KekkaishiStoryboard Artist
2003Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient CapitalDirector
2002Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker StreetDirector
2002Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker StreetStoryboard Artist
2001Case Closed: Countdown to HeavenStoryboard Artist
2001Case Closed: Countdown to HeavenDirector
2000Detective Conan: Captured in Her EyesDirector
2000Detective Conan: Captured in Her EyesStoryboard Artist
1999Detective Conan: The Last Wizard of the CenturyDirector
1998Case Closed: The Fourteenth TargetDirector
1997Case Closed: The Time Bombed SkyscraperDirector
1997Case Closed: The Time Bombed SkyscraperStoryboard Artist
1997City Hunter Special: Goodbye My SweetheartDirector
1996City Hunter Special: The Secret ServiceScreenplay
1996City Hunter Special: The Secret ServiceDirector
1996City Hunter Special: The Secret ServiceStoryboard Artist
1991WizardryStoryboard Artist
1991Reporter BluesDirector
1991Watashi to Watashi: Futari no LotteDirector
1990City Hunter: Million Dollar ConspiracyDirector
1990City Hunter: Million Dollar ConspiracyStoryboard Artist
1990City Hunter: Bay City WarsDirector
1990The Rose of Versailles: I'll Love You As Long As I LiveDirector
1989City Hunter: .357 MagnumDirector
1987City HunterDirector
1987City HunterSeries Director
1983Cat's EyeDirector
1980Twenty-Four EyesAnimation Director
1970Tomorrow's JoeKey Animation