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Born:
1996-01-18

Birthplace:
Kyoto, Japan

Credits:
6 Total Roles

Yugo Sakamoto

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Biography

Yugo Sakamoto (born January 18, 1996) is a Japanese film director. He was born in Kyoto Prefecture. While studying at Kyoto University of Art and Design (currently Kyoto University of Arts), he won the 2016 Grand Prix at the Cruel Student Film Festival, receiving the "Promising New Director" award. He made his commercial film debut with " Family☆Wars ". His films are notable for their action and violence, with a style and pacing influenced by manga and anime. His philosophy about his filmmaking is "Weekly Shonen Jump, not Hollywood."

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