Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Writer
Occupations
Animator, Mangaka, Screenwriter, Film director, Director
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Sibling
Tsuyoshi Kon
Education
Musashino Art University, Hokkaido Kushiro Koryo High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Japanese (さとし)
Popularity
Tier B -- 46,070 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 34
Year context
Born in 1963 -- JFK assassinated in Dallas; Johnson becomes president; John F. Kennedy / Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 8 years (1998-2006)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rabbit
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (4)
AWARDS (2)
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Winsor McCay Award
2019
WON
B
Best Animated Feature Film 2003
2003
WON
Biography
Satoshi Kon (October 12, 1963 – August 24, 2010) was a Japanese anime director and mangaka from Kushiro, Hokkaidō and a member of the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA). He was a graduate of the Graphic Design department of the Musashino Art University. He is sometimes credited as "Yoshihiro Wanibuchi" (鰐淵良宏 Wanibuchi Yoshihiro?) in the credits of Paranoia Agent. He was the younger brother of guitarist and studio musician Tsuyoshi Kon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Satoshi Kon?
Satoshi Kon was born on and passed away on at the age of 46.
Where was Satoshi Kon born?
Satoshi Kon was born in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan.
What movies or shows has Satoshi Kon been in?
Satoshi Kon has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Paprika (2006), Paranoia Agent (2004), Perfect Blue (1998), Dreaming Machine (TBA).
What is Satoshi Kon known for?
Satoshi Kon is primarily known as a writer. Satoshi Kon (October 12, 1963 – August 24, 2010) was a Japanese anime director and mangaka from Kushiro, Hokkaidō and a member of the Japan…
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