Directing

Seiji Kishi

Seiji Kishi is an anime director and the representative director of Team Till Dawn as well as a board member of the company Logistics. Kishi was interested in films and comics from his early childhood on. During second grade in elementary school a picture he drew won several prizes, and his aim was set to become an animation director (a misapprehension, according to himself). After graduating hig…

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova DC-Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova DC- · 2015
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova DC-
★ 7.12015
MovieActionAnimation
Recap of the Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova TV series, with approximately 40 minutes of new material. By 2039, global warming had caused sea levels to rise and large amount of territory to be lost. As though in response, a mysterious group of warships clad in mist, "the Fleet of Mist," appeared in every corner of the ocean, and began attacking human ships. In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force. All of humanity's trade routes were blockaded by the Fleet of Mist, their political economy was destroyed, and the human race was steadily beaten down. Seven years later, the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gunzo Chihaya. The humanoid life form that pilots the sub, who should be their enemy, is instead offering her services to mankind.
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza- · 2015
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-
★ 7.32015
MovieActionScience Fiction
The group of privateers known as the Blue Steel continues their mission to deliver blueprints of the Vibration Warhead Torpedo, a weapon that may turn the tides of war in their favor, to the United States. However, a new threat arises from their enemy, the overwhelming Fleet of Fog in the form of "The Student Council", a group of warships composed of the remaining Mental Models, the ships' humanoid avatars, who have yet to face the unpredictable captain of the Blue Steel, Gunzou Chihaya. As the Blue Steel gets closer to understanding the origins of the authority controlling the enemy, Iona's past reveals the beginning of the war and her reason for siding with humanity.
Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days' TimeAssassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days' Time · 2016
Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days' Time
★ 6.52016
MovieActionAnimation
The killer class is back in session—sort of. Relive every moment through the eyes of the top two students: Nagisa and Karma!
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of BirthPersona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth · 2013
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
★ 7.22013
MovieAnimationFantasy
In the spring, male student Makoto Yuki transfers to Gekkoukan High School. However, as he heads to his new dormitory, listening to the music on his headphones, he is stopped. More precisely, time has stopped, and the people who were around him turn into coffins. Makoto learns that this period of time hidden between the minute of midnight is called the Dark Hour, a time when monsters called Shadows appear. Suddenly made the leader of his fellow classmates Yukari and Junpei by his upperclassmen Mitsuru and Akihiko, Makoto must learn empathy, his connection to his comrades, and the meaning of death. With the power of his Evoker aimed at his head he awakens a Persona and fights against the Shadows threatening to attack his world from the mysterious tower of Tartarus.
Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling DownPersona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down · 2015
Persona3 THE MOVIE #3 Falling Down
★ 7.22015
MovieAnimationFantasy
The season turns to autumn and the fight of Makoto and his group S.E.E.S. with the strange monsters known as ‘Shadows’ is getting closer to the end. Makoto and his allies engage in life-or-death battles with Shadows in order to end the Dark Hour. Through the battles, some must face the deaths of friends and family, some must notice what precious things must be protected, and some must find meaning in the battles that have occurred. In front of Makoto, the mysterious transfer student Ryoji Mochizuki appears. When the group greets a new morning, the gears of fate begin to turn. A fight revolving around each of the heroes' bonds begins...
Persona4 the ANIMATION -The Factor of HopePersona4 the ANIMATION -The Factor of Hope · 2012
Persona4 the ANIMATION -The Factor of Hope
★ 8.32012
MovieAnimationAction
A compilation movie that recaps the entire PERSONA 4 the Animation TV series with new cuts as well as the unaired “True End Episode” that was included on the 10th Blu-ray Disc/DVD volume.
Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's DreamPersona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream · 2014
Persona3 THE MOVIE #2 Midsummer Knight's Dream
★ 7.22014
MovieAnimationFantasy
After realizing the value of life and the importance of his own allies, Makoto finally got his smile back. He finds himself learning more about those comrades and getting closer to them. Makoto wishes that everything will continue just as they are. However, little by little, the pieces and people in Makoto's new, happy life begin to fall apart.
Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last WarAura: Koga Maryuin's Last War · 2013
Aura: Koga Maryuin's Last War
★ 6.72013
MovieAnimationComedy
Satou Ichirou once called himself 'Maryuuin Kouga' and behaved as if he were a hero in a fantasy world. His strange behavior caused his classmates to bully him and he left the school. At his new school, he tries to behave like a normal boy, but one day he meets a girl who cosplays with a blue cape. She calls herself "a researcher traveling from the outer world to search for the 'Dragon Terminal'". At first, Ichirou rejects the girl, Satou Ryouko, because her behavior reminds him of his embarrassing past, but he changes his mind after seeing her getting bullied. In order to bring Ryouko back to real life, Ichirou accepts her and his past and begins the final battle as Maryuuin Kouga.

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Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova DC-Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova DC- · 2015
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova DC-
★ 7.12015
MovieActionAnimation
Recap of the Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova TV series, with approximately 40 minutes of new material. By 2039, global warming had caused sea levels to rise and large amount of territory to be lost. As though in response, a mysterious group of warships clad in mist, "the Fleet of Mist," appeared in every corner of the ocean, and began attacking human ships. In spite of humanity mustering all their strength, they were utterly defeated by the Mist's overwhelming force. All of humanity's trade routes were blockaded by the Fleet of Mist, their political economy was destroyed, and the human race was steadily beaten down. Seven years later, the Fleet of Mist's submarine I-401 appears before cadet Gunzo Chihaya. The humanoid life form that pilots the sub, who should be their enemy, is instead offering her services to mankind.

Director

Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza- · 2015
Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova Cadenza-
★ 7.32015
MovieActionScience Fiction
The group of privateers known as the Blue Steel continues their mission to deliver blueprints of the Vibration Warhead Torpedo, a weapon that may turn the tides of war in their favor, to the United States. However, a new threat arises from their enemy, the overwhelming Fleet of Fog in the form of "The Student Council", a group of warships composed of the remaining Mental Models, the ships' humanoid avatars, who have yet to face the unpredictable captain of the Blue Steel, Gunzou Chihaya. As the Blue Steel gets closer to understanding the origins of the authority controlling the enemy, Iona's past reveals the beginning of the war and her reason for siding with humanity.

Director

Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of BirthPersona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth · 2013
Persona3 THE MOVIE #1 Spring of Birth
★ 7.22013
MovieAnimationFantasy
In the spring, male student Makoto Yuki transfers to Gekkoukan High School. However, as he heads to his new dormitory, listening to the music on his headphones, he is stopped. More precisely, time has stopped, and the people who were around him turn into coffins. Makoto learns that this period of time hidden between the minute of midnight is called the Dark Hour, a time when monsters called Shadows appear. Suddenly made the leader of his fellow classmates Yukari and Junpei by his upperclassmen Mitsuru and Akihiko, Makoto must learn empathy, his connection to his comrades, and the meaning of death. With the power of his Evoker aimed at his head he awakens a Persona and fights against the Shadows threatening to attack his world from the mysterious tower of Tartarus.

Script Supervisor

Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy - Hope ArcDanganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy - Hope Arc · 2016
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy - Hope Arc
★ 6.92016
MovieAnimationMystery
The Future Foundation is in shambles after the Final Killing Game and the revelation of the true culprit. As a desperate plot arises from one of the survivors to rid the world of despair once and for all, the remaining Future Foundation members must band together to stop this atrocity from taking place. Fortunately, they find themselves with help from a group of unlikely allies as they race against the clock to stop their world from being changed. In this finale to the Hope's Peak storyline of the Danganronpa series, the players in this neverending death game begin to understand the true meaning behind despair, hope, and atonement.

Director

Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun -Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun - · 2018
Asobi Asobase - workshop of fun -
★ 8.52018
SeriesComedyAnimation
During recess, Olivia, a foreign transfer student who doesn't know English, plays a game of "look-the-other-way" with Hanako Honda, a loud-mouthed airhead. Their rowdy behavior spurs the ire of Kasumi Nomura, a deadpan loner constantly teased by her older sister for her tendency to lose games. Not willing to compete, Kasumi declines Olivia's offer to join the fun, but eventually gets involved anyway and dispenses her own brand of mischief. Soon, a strange friendship blossoms between the peculiar trio, and they decide to form the "Pastime Club," where they are free to resume their daily hijinks. Whether it be failing to learn English, trying desperately to become popular, or getting caught by teachers at the wrong time, school life will never be boring when these girls are up to their hilarious antics.

Series Director

Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High SchoolDanganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School · 2016
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School
★ 6.52016
SeriesAnimationMystery
Hope's Peak Academy is a special school, recognized by the government, that was established in order to gather and nurture top-class students who excel in various fields. This school has two courses: The main course, and the preparatory course. Anyone with the money can enter the preparatory course, even if they don't have any special skills. The 77th class of the main course is filled with students who not only have unique abilities, but unique personalities as well. However, the students learned that "Talent isn't the most important thing in life; it's to involve yourself with people and make yourself a better person while making memories." However, little did they know that a mysterious project and discrimination of the courses were happening right under their noses. Hajime Hinata, a boy from the preparatory class who craves for an ability. The fateful meeting he has drives the future of the school into an unimaginable direction.

Series Director

Devil Survivor 2: The AnimationDevil Survivor 2: The Animation · 2013
Devil Survivor 2: The Animation
★ 7.72013
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
The countdown to extinction begins on Sunday with the arrival of the Septentriones, otherworldly invaders set on the eradication of mankind. Caught in the crossfire, Hibiki Kuze and his friends join in the war for humanity's survival by signing contracts with demons to become "Devil Summoners." Soon, their abilities attract the attention of JP's, an underground agency led by Yamato Houtsuin. Once recruited into JP's, Hibiki and his friends fight and bond alongside other ordinary citizens who are Devil Summoners. However, with each new day, another Septentrione appears to wreak havoc upon Japan. Even if many lives are lost in the process, before that night ends, the young summoners must defeat the invaders at all costs.

Series Director

Humanity Has DeclinedHumanity Has Declined · 2012
Humanity Has Declined
★ 7.82012
SeriesAnimationComedy
It has been several centuries since human population has declined. Food has become harder to find and what little sources the humans have are considered highly valuable. The most prosperous species on the Earth are "Fairies", 10 cm tall creatures with high intelligence and a great love for sweets. A nameless girl, the main character, became a UN arbitrator between the humans and the fairies and had returned to her hometown to help her grandfather. One day, the village is sent some strange products made by a company called FairyCo. Since the villagers are wary of using the products, the girl, her grandfather, and a nameless boy decide to go to the factory to find out about the mysterious products and who is behind making them.

Series Director

MagikanoMagikano · 2006
Magikano
★ 4.22006
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Magikano is a manga series by Takeaki Momose, which was later adapted into an anime series, directed by Seiji Kishi and written by Hideki Mitsui. The anime series was also broadcast by Animax, who adapted and dubbed the series into English for broadcast across its English language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia from February 2007, where the series received its English language premiere. ADV Films has licensed the rights for the North American release of Magikano on DVD for $65,000, and released the first volume on December 4, 2007. ADV Films' Anime Network began airing the anime on January 3, 2008 on their Subscription On Demand platform. On March 6, 2008 the anime began airing on their Free On Demand platform. In July 2008, the series became one of over 30 ADV titles to be transferred to Funimation.

Storyboard Artist