Satoshi Kon
Film director · 4 films (1997–2006)
Satoshi Kon is a director whose work here spans Perfect Blue (1997) to Paprika (2006), across animation and thriller. 2 of those films were photographed by Hisao Shirai. The work runs wide — 31% of frames across the 4 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 247 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Satoshi Kon was a Japanese anime director and mangaka from Kushiro, Hokkaidō and a member of the Japan Animation Creators Association (JAniCA). He was a graduate of the Graphic Design department of the Musashino Art University.
Born 12 October 1963 · Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan · died 24 August 2010
Directing style
Satoshi Kon anchors his psychological thrillers and dramas in a grounded reality by favoring eye-level, deep-focus blocking that keeps both characters and their environments in sharp, legible focus. Visual tension and isolation are built through a preference for night exteriors and cool, desaturated palettes, illuminated by harsh, realistic sources like streetlamps and fluorescent fixtures. Shot compositions lean heavily on medium and wide frames, allowing characters to be observed in relation to their spaces rather than isolating them in close-ups.
Awards
- Winsor McCay Award · 2019
- Tokyo Anime Award Best Director · 2004
- Best Animated Feature Film 2003 · 2003
Films directed by Satoshi Kon
About Satoshi Kon
When was Satoshi Kon born?
Satoshi Kon was born on 12 October 1963 in Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan and died on 24 August 2010.
What films has Satoshi Kon directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Perfect Blue (1997), Millenium Actress (2001), Tokyo Godfathers (2003) and Paprika (2006).
What awards has Satoshi Kon won?
Winsor McCay Award (2019), Tokyo Anime Award Best Director (2004) and Best Animated Feature Film 2003 (2003).
Search every frame of Satoshi Kon’s films
All 247 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Satoshi Kon — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.