Uko Oshia

Kou Ashizawa graduated from Advance Theatre Actor Training Center, and performed in all genres such as Kabuki, Shingeki and small theaters, including performances at Mumeijuku National School, Shochiku Theater and the first play in Japan about the abduction of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

After that, he launched the independent production GUM Co., Ltd of which he is the managing director and president. And, under the name "Uko Oshia", he started to produce commercial films, but not only live action. He also produces animated films, and has worked as a secretary for small-scale works to major works, producing movies including:

• Smokin on the moon: 2017 / Producer
• Ekimade no michiwo oshiete ("Show me the way to the station"): 2019 / Producer
• Kamiarizuki no kodomo (Child of Kamiari Month) (Anime): 2021 / General Producer
• Phoenix goes on: 2022 / General Producer

Take part in discussions with Uko Oshia and Toshinari Sinohe, the film's writer and director!

Follow Uko Oshia on: 

• The Child of Kamiari Month website