Takeshi Kitano is a Japanese film director, comedian, singer, actor, film editor, presenter, screenwriter, author, poet, painter, and one-time video game designer who has received critical acclaim, both in his native Japan and abroad, for his idiosyncratic cinematic work. Many of his films express a bleak or nihilistic philosophy, but they are also filled with humor and affection for their characters. Kitano's films leave paradoxical impressions and can seem controversial.

Hayato Tani has 5 credits at Criticker, including: Takeshi's Castle, Light Taskforce Maskman, Hokkai no Abare-Ryu, Hikari Sentai Maskman: The Movie and Wolves of the City

Michiru Jo has 2 credits at Criticker, including: Takeshi's Castle and Matchmaking Cruise