Keiichiro Kawaguchi

is a Japanese animator and director born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa.

Life and career Kawaguchi got his start at Ashi Productions and has worked as a key animator and animation director, as well as episode director for many projects. In recent years, he has worked as a sound director and screenwriter for some of the works. Initially, the OVA Pinky:St was supposed to be his first directorial work, but due to production delays, the TV series MÄR was aired before it, resulting in it being his first directorial work instead.

Personal life Kawaguchi is regarded as a quick worker and often directs two or three projects at a time. He also does much of the storyboarding himself. He enjoys collecting figurines and character goods, and his work desk is crammed with toys.

Filmography TV series MÄR (2006–2007) - Director (eps 53-102) Moetan (2007) - Director Getsumento Heiki Mina (2007) - Director Hayate the Combat Butler (2007–2008) - Director Psychic Squad (2008–2009) - Director Nyan Koi! (2009) - Director Sket Dance (2011–2012) - Director Mayo Chiki! (2011) - Director OniAi (2012) - Director Minami-ke: Tadaima (2013) - Director Dragon Collection (2014–2015) - Director Jinsei (2014) - Director Million Doll (2015) - Director Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation (2016) - Director Please Tell Me! Galko-chan (2016) - Director, Series Composition Nurse Witch Komugi R (2016) - Director Frame Arms Girl (2017) - Director Island (2018) - Director Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues (2018) - Director Shadowverse (2020–2021) - Director Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou (2020–2021) - Director Dropout Idol Fruit Tart (2020) - Director, Series Composition Higurashi: When They Cry – Sotsu (2021) - Director Shadowverse Flame (2022) - Director The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup (2022) - Director Spy Classroom (2023) - Director Classroom for Heroes (2023) - Director The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World (2025) - Director Arcanadea (2027) - Director

OVAs/ONAs Pinky:St (2006) - Director The Idolmaster Live For You! (2008) - Director Kowarekake no Orgel (2009) - Director Yutori-chan (2009–2010) - Director Psychic Squad (2010) - Director Princess Resurrection (2010–2011) - Director Mei-elle Otoko no Ko (2010) - Director Kantan Pacemaker Nyūmon (2010) - Director Minami-ke: Omatase (2012) - Director Rescue Me! (2013) - Director Minami-ke: Natsuyasumi (2013) - Director The Prince of Tennis: Best Games!! (2018–present) - Director The Prince of Tennis: Hyotei vs. Rikkai Game of Future (2021) - Director

Films Kowarekake no Orgel (2010) - Director Hunter × Hunter: The Last Mission (2013) - Director Frame Arms Girl: Kyakkyau Fufu na Wonderland (2019) - Director