Chiaki Kon
DirectorChiaki Kon is a Japanese anime director whose credits include directing and storyboard work on Bleach, produced by Studio Pierrot.
Bleach Role
Kon contributed to Bleach as a director and storyboard artist, helping shape the pacing and visual staging of episodes during her time on the production.
Career and Notable Roles
She is far better known for helming other long running franchises, directing Higurashi When They Cry and the third season and Eternal films of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, as well as the romance series The World's Greatest First Love and the Pretty Cure entry You and Idol Pretty Cure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Chiaki Kon do on Bleach?
Chiaki Kon contributed to Bleach as a director and storyboard artist, helping shape the pacing and visual staging of episodes during her time on the Studio Pierrot production. Her work there sits alongside a career built mostly around other long-running franchises.
Who is Chiaki Kon?
Chiaki Kon is a Japanese anime director who has been active in the industry since 1998. She is far better known for helming other long-running franchises than for her Bleach work.
What anime has Chiaki Kon directed besides Bleach?
Kon directed Higurashi When They Cry, one of the franchises she is far better known for than her Bleach contribution. Her broader career centers on directing rather than storyboarding alone.
Did Chiaki Kon direct any Sailor Moon anime?
Yes, Kon directed the third season of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal as well as its Eternal films. These sit among the long-running franchises she is best known for outside Bleach.
What other series has Chiaki Kon directed?
Kon directed the romance series The World's Greatest First Love and the Pretty Cure entry You and Idol Pretty Cure. Her filmography spans multiple long-running anime franchises beyond Bleach.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Bleach anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTite Kubo
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byStudio Pierrot
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