CONTACT
Book me, ask me questions, or let's grab drinks!
Email:
daieio.tokyo@gmail.com
Phone:
+81 090-6657-1106
ABOUT
Born in Tokyo and raised between Japan and Washington, D.C., DAIEI ONOGUCHI learned early on how storytelling can transcend language. What began with drawing manga evolved into filmmaking, where Onoguchi now works as a bilingual director bridging cultures — telling authentic Japanese stories for a global audience.
In 2018, his comedic documentary "Pot of Gold: The Origin of Japanese Bidet" received multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival.
He was subsequently commissioned by the Washington Wizards to document Rui Hachimura — the first Japanese player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft — following his journey over four years.
He is currently directing a feature documentary on a Michelin-starred yakitori chef in New York, formerly Japan’s b-boy champion, exploring themes of reinvention and ambition.
His work blends cinematic realism with playful visual elements, incorporating animation, graphics, and music-driven storytelling to create emotionally engaging narratives.
WORK
As Director:
Besides being bilingual, his strength lies in his cinematic & playful style. He mixes beautiful images with anything -- from his hand-drawn animations, visual effects, and music-video like sequences -- to inject energy and deliver story, facts, and emotion in ways that feel alive.
