Kunihiko Ikuhara

Also known as Ikunigoma Kinako (イクニゴマ キナコ).

Chronology:

- (1986) Becomes an employee of Toei Douga

- (1996) After leaving Toei Douga he establishes the creator group "Be-Papas" which he supervises

- (1997-11) Wins "Best Television Series Award" and the "Kobe Award" at Animation Kobe '97 for Revolutionary Girl Utena

- (1999-10) First Be-Papas Disbands

- (2001) Moves to the United States

Favorites:

- A fan of Steven Spielberg's "Duel"

- Firm pillows

- Likes to swim

- Not a fan of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Hobbies:

- Collecting pictures of him with his beloved cat

Non-anime staff credits:

- Assistant Director for "Fuuhaa" (TV)

- Co-writer for "Schell Bullet" (novel)

- Story for "The World of S & M" and "Nokemono to Hanayome" (manga)

- Supervisor of Dramatization for "Shoujo Kakumei Utena" (musical)