Shigesato Itoi
Date of birth: 1948-11-10
Place of birth: Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
Known for: Acting
Also known as: 糸井 重里
Biography
Japanese writer and copywriter, best known in the west for creating the Mother/Earthbound series.
Movie Credits
Kids Konference
2022-07-22
Hilarious but profound documentary, filmed at a nursery school where children enjoy "conferences" th
My Neighbor Totoro
1988-04-16
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother
Ishoku Manga-shi 33-nen no Kiseki ~ Garo no Jidai o Yomu
1997-06-18
A documentary exploring the history and influence of the alternative manga magazine, Garo, with vari
Earthbound, USA
2023-10-16
American teenagers connect on the early internet to crusade for their favorite videogame of all time
Norwegian Wood
2010-09-30
Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko
My Soul Is Slashed
1991-06-01
A hospital accidentally gives a man Count Dracula's blood while trying to save his life. A year late
Guys Who Never Learn
1987-08-15
Comedy based on a book by Joji Abe, about a man in prison for the 12th time.
Super Folk Song: Piano ga Aishita Onna
1992-09-02
A documentary capturing the recording process of singer Yano Akiko's 1992 cover album, Super Folk So
Sinking into the Moon
2002-10-26
Minamo is a patient at a mental institute who keeps having the same dream. In the dream, there’s a s