Makoto Uezu
WriterMakoto Uezu is a Japanese anime screenwriter who wrote the scripts for all 22 episodes of the Lerche-produced Assassination Classroom TV series, his first time helming an entire show's screenplay on his own.
Assassination Classroom Role
Uezu served as the sole screenwriter on the Assassination Classroom TV anime, directed by Seiji Kishi at Lerche, writing the scripts for all 22 episodes that aired on Fuji TV starting January 2015. It marked the first time he had been entrusted with scripting an entire series of that scale, and he later returned to write the screenplay for the 2026 theatrical film Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Assassination Classroom, Uezu has written across a range of anime projects, with additional screenwriting credits tied to the Danganronpa franchise. His work on Assassination Classroom remains one of his most prominent achievements, anchoring both the original TV adaptation and its later theatrical follow-up nearly a decade afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Makoto Uezu?
Makoto Uezu is a Japanese anime screenwriter who wrote the scripts for all 22 episodes of the Lerche-produced Assassination Classroom TV series. He also returned nearly a decade later to write the screenplay for the 2026 theatrical film Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time.
Did Makoto Uezu write the Assassination Classroom movie?
Yes, Uezu wrote the screenplay for the 2026 theatrical film Assassination Classroom: Everyone's Time. It came after his work scripting all 22 episodes of the original TV series roughly a decade earlier.
What other anime has Makoto Uezu written?
Beyond Assassination Classroom, Uezu has additional screenwriting credits tied to the Danganronpa franchise. His work on Assassination Classroom remains one of his most prominent achievements across his career.
Who directed the Assassination Classroom TV anime?
The Assassination Classroom TV anime was directed by Seiji Kishi at studio Lerche, with scripts written entirely by Makoto Uezu. It began airing on Fuji TV in January 2015.
What was Makoto Uezu's role on Assassination Classroom?
Uezu served as the sole screenwriter on the Assassination Classroom TV anime, writing every one of its 22 episodes himself. It was the first time he had been entrusted with scripting an entire series on his own.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Created byYusei Matsui
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- Animated byLerche
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