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Hajime Ishimine (伊志嶺 一, also known as ANIKI) born in November 24, 1967, is a Japanese film director, screenwriter and editor, he made his directorial film debut with "Frog River" (2002), starring Ryo Kase in the lead role. In 2005, alongside directors Katsuhito Ishii and Shunichiro Miki, he co-directed "Funky Forest: The First Contact", an anthology comedy film that blends sketch-like segments, bizarre humor, and experimental elements that made it earn it's cult classic status, having an Bluray re-release in 2023 by Third Window Films. He directed, co-written and edited the film "Custom Made 10.30" (2005), an musical comedy which incorporates a concert collaboration with musician Tamio Okuda, and singer Kaela Kimura in the lead role. He is making his return as a film director after more than 20 years in "Funky Forest: The Second Contact" To be released in 2027.
Hajime Ishimine is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and editor noted for his distinct, surrealist approach to comedy.
He is best recognized for co-directing the anthology Funky Forest: The First Contact and directing the musical comedy Custom Made 10.30.
His filmography centers on experimental, sketch-based, and surrealist narrative structures.