Chiaki J. Konaka
Chiaki J. Konaka | |
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| Native name | 小中 千昭 |
| Born | Chiaki Konaka April 4, 1961 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, novelist |
| Notable works | |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Relatives | Kazuya Konaka (younger brother) |
Chiaki J. Konaka (小中 千昭, Konaka Chiaki, born April 4, 1961) is a Japanese writer and novelist. He was the head writer of the anime series Serial Experiments Lain and Digimon Tamers, as well as the television drama Ultraman Gaia.
Personal life[]
Konaka gave himself the middle initial "J", evoking the Christian name "John", due to him being born to parents who were members of the Anglican Church, but he does not identify as Christian. He began using the middle initial at the age of 12, when he began making 8 mm films; he patterned the style after Western names such as Charles M. Schulz.[1]
Artistry and themes[]
Konaka's serious works generally have a dark, psychological tone. As a Cthulhu Mythos writer, he tends to add Lovecraftian elements to his works.[2][3] He has cited Ghost Hound as his favorite screenwriting project.[1]
Digimon Tamers 2021 Controversy[]
In the stage drama Digimon Tamers 2021, written for Digimon Tamers' 20th anniversary and performed at DigiFes 2021 (an official Digimon event held on August 1), the cast is confronted by a physical manifestation of "political correctness" capable of activating "cancel culture". This, as well as the presumed contents of his japanese blog meant for retrospective commentary on Digimon Tamers,[4] sparked international controversy after an english fansubbing group accused the stage drama of promoting the "far-right" and "conspiracy theories",[5] which led to Konaka posting a statement in english adressed to his western fans on August 8, 2021, to explain his circumstances,[6] and to apologize for triggering a divide among the fandom.[7]
List of works[]
Anime[]
- Air Gear: Series composition, script[8]
- Armitage III: Screenplay[9]
- Astro Boy (2003): Script[10]
- The Big O: Screenplay, script[11]
- Birdy the Mighty: Screenplay[12]
- Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Screenplay[13]
- Catnapped!: Screenplay[14]
- Despera: Script[15]
- Devil Lady: Script (episodes 1–5, 8, 12, 18, 25–26), series composition[16]
- Digimon Adventure 02: Scenario (episode 13)[17]
- Digimon Tamers: Series composition,[18] script (episodes 1–3, 7, 13–14, 23–24, 34–35, 41, 44–45, 49–51)[19]
- Futari Ecchi: Script[20]
- Gasaraki: Script[21]
- Ghost Hound: Series composition, screenplay[22]
- GR: Giant Robo: Series composition[23]
- Hellsing: Series composition, script (episodes 1–6, 8–9, 11–13)[24]
- Magic User's Club: Script (eps 2–6), novelization (1,2,5,6)[17]
- Malice@Doll: Script, original story[25]
- Parasite Dolls: Script[26]
- Princess Tutu: Script (4, 9, 22, 23)[27]
- RahXephon: Screenplay (episodes 11–12, 17–18, 24–25)[28]
- RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio: Screenplay[29]
- Serial Experiments Lain: Miniseries composition, script[24]
- Shadow Star: Series composition, script (eps 1–3, 12–13)[30]
- Texhnolyze: Series composition, script,[24] scenario[31] (episodes 1–4, 6, 12, 20–22)
- Vampire Princess Miyu: Script (ep 20)[17]
Television dramas[]
Cthulhu Mythos[]
- Cthulhu's Strange Record
- Insumasu wo Oou Kage (a Japanese television adaptation of The Shadow Over Innsmouth)
- "Terror Rate", a short story included in Volume 2 of the Lairs of the Hidden Gods anthology (Kurodahan Press: ISBN 4-902075-12-1)
Novel[]
- Marebito (also screenplay of 2004 feature film)
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Seraphita, Nicole (June 23, 2015). "Interview with Screenwriter Chiaki J. Konaka". APGNation. Archived from the original on June 24, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Bush, Laurence (2001). Asian Horror Encyclopedia. Writers Club Press. pp. 101–102. ISBN 0-595-20181-4.
- ^ "Ask John: Is There Any Lovecraftian Anime?". AnimeNation. 2002-08-13. Archived from the original on 2005-01-07. Retrieved 2008-01-01.
- ^ Morissy, Kim (2021-08-04). "Digimon Tamers 20th Anniversary Stage Show Features 'Cancel Culture' Villain". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2021-08-04.
- ^ wildbunchsubs. "[RELEASE] [DATS-Wild Bunch] Digimon Tamers 2021 (from DigiFes 2021) [1080p][8AC9A8FB].mkv". The Wild Bunch. Word Press. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ Morissy, Kim (2021-08-09). "Digimon Tamers Writer Chiaki J. Konaka Responds to Overseas Backlash Over 20th Anniversary Stage Play". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ^ Konaka, Chiaki. ""Digimon Tamers 2021" Announcement to Overseas Fans". Chiaki J. Konaka in Nyx. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Air Gear DVD 1 - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Armitage III Perfect Collection - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Astro Boy [2003] - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "The Big O - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Birdy the Mighty VHS 1 - Double Trouble - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 - Complete Collection". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "The Mike Toole Show -The Other 100 Best Anime Movies of All Time, Part 1". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Yoshitoshi ABe's Despera Project is Moving Forward With New Director". Anime News Network. January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ デビルマンレディー (in Japanese). TMS Entertainment. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "CJK's Profile". Konaka (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ ""Digimon Tamers" Blu-ray Box to Include Newly-Recorded Special Drama". Crunchyroll. October 2, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "デジモンテイマーズ感想" (in Japanese). Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Step Up Love Story Sub.DVD 2 - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Gasaraki (TV) - Anime News Network". www.animenewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghost Hound Blu-Ray - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "GR ジャイアントロボ プラチナセット(DVD＋CD＋爆裂造形フィギュア応募券) Vol.3 【DVD】" (in Japanese). Rakuten. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Chiaki J. Konaka & Junichi Fujisaku double interview (1)". Production I.G. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Done with Computers - The Mike Toole Show". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Browne, Nicoletta Christina. "THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Parasite Dolls". themanime.org. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Princess Tutu - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "RahXephon DVD 1". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Rahxephon: Pluralitas Concentio DVD - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "なるたるアニメ版逐話読解" (in Japanese). Yahoo! GeoCities. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Texhnolyze DVD 1 - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
External links[]
- Official website
- Bear Brothers Ltd.
- Blog by the lecturers of the Screenwriting Course at Eigabi School
- Chiaki Konaka at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
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