Ikunosuke Okazaki: Direction / Writing / Planning / Editing
Film Director | Screenwriter | Stage Director | Actor
Born October 31, 1993 in Tokyo, Japan
Graduate of Aoyama Gakuin University

Ikunosuke Okazaki started studying acting at age 16 and made his acting debut at the age of 18. His acting credits include Isle of Dogs (dir. Wes Anderson), Dare to Stop Us (dir. Kazuya Shiraishi), and Summer Blooms (dir. Ryutaro Nakagawa). Afterwards, he backpacked around to world to 26 countries, enrolled in the training program at the National Theatre managed by the Japan Arts Council, and trained in acting at The Actors Studio in New York City. After studying as an assistant director and screenwriter in school, he decided to become a screenwriter, stage director, and film director, and began creating original works at the age of 25.

Not only did he write and direct the stage production, Naraku, but he also presents his works on YouTube and sometimes takes on the role of the performer while actively creating new works.
His directorial debut, Encouragement of Euthanasia, in which the main character goes on a three-day euthanasia tour in Okinawa, is planned to premiere in 2024.