Kenjirou Okada

is a Japanese director and storyboard artist best known for directing March Comes In like a Lion.

Career Okada started off in the anime industry as a production assistant for Zoids: Genesis in 2005 at Group TAC. Okada occasionally works with other companies, but a majority of his output continues to be with Shaft.

Style In an interview between him and Shaft colleague Hajime Ootani, the two were asked to describe each other's styles and processes as directors. Commenting on his own style, Okada stated that he gave more attention to appealing to fans of the works he was adapting and the original author's expectations, to which Ootani supported and gave admiration for. In 2021, Okada acted as assistant director for Ootani's Pretty Boy Detective Club, and chief director Shinbo stated that Ootani and Okada complimented each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Works Television series In "Director(s)" column highlights Okada's directorial works.

OVAs / ONAs

Films

Video games Year Title Studio Roles and notes Ref(s)2017Magia Record (Arc I)ShaftCutscene director and storyboard artist