Junichiro YAGI

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Junichiro YAGI

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Junichiro YAGI, born in Gifu Prefecture in 1988, shot his first films during his school days. He went on to study Directing at Nihon University College of Art before working as a talent manager and head of production for TV shows. His feature film MINORI YUKU (2020) was nominated for Best Film at the 63rd Blue Ribbon Awards. He is represented at Nippon Connection for the first time by his second feature film KAIJU GUY! (2025 / NC ’25).

Films shown at Nippon Connection

Kaiju Guy!, Japan 2024 (Director) NC25
Kaiju Guy!, Japan 2024 (Script) NC25

Guest at Nippon Connection

Kaiju Guy!, NC25

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