Film Director and Video Artist Yutaro Seki Joins P.I.C.S.
Film director and video artist Yutaro Seki joined P.I.C.S. on May 1st. P.I.C.S. aims to create world-class visual experiences by integrating Seki's exceptional artistry with its diverse creative resources. This is a significant personnel announcement in the video industry.
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Film director and video artist Yutaro Seki joined P.I.C.S. as of May 1st.
After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School, Seki worked in NHK's drama department before becoming a member of the director collective "Gogatsu" (May), through which he brought numerous acclaimed works to the world.
His directorial prowess, where meticulous storytelling coexists with overwhelming visual beauty, has been highly praised at film festivals both domestically and internationally. This includes being selected twice for the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Competition in 2014 and 2018, as well as directing the feature film "Miyamatsu to Yamashita" and "Sai," which won the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Award. He has created works that deeply resonate with audiences across various genres.
P.I.C.S. has built a relationship of trust with Seki as a creative partner in the production of drama series. He also directed the latest installment of the P.I.C.S.-produced drama series "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan," the NHK drama "Izumi Kyoka wa Damaranai," which aired on May 4th.
Moving forward, P.I.C.S. aims to create world-class visual experiences that transcend existing frameworks by fusing P.I.C.S.'s diverse creative resources with Seki's exceptional artistic vision.
Please look forward to his future activities.
~Comment from Seki~
"Until now, I have primarily directed films and dramas. From now on, I want to work hand-in-hand with everyone at P.I.C.S., carefully pursuing each project to its completion. I will strive for the works created in this way to spread both domestically and internationally. Thank you for your support."
◼︎MEMBER : Yutaro Seki (Film Director / Video Artist)
https://www.pics.tokyo/member/yutaro-seki/
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1987. After graduating from the Graduate School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts, and working in NHK's drama department, he directed film and drama works for the director collective "Gogatsu." He joined P.I.C.S. in 2026.
In 2014, he achieved the remarkable feat of having his debut co-directed work, "Happo-en," sent to the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Competition. In 2018, his film "Dochira o" was officially invited to the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Competition again.
In 2022, his first feature film, "Miyamatsu to Yamashita," was officially invited to the New Directors section of the San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2025, his TV drama series "Sai" won the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Award for Excellence. His second feature film, "Sai The Movie," was officially invited to the Competition section of the San Sebastian International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival. He also served as director and producer for the latest installment of the "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan" series, the NHK drama "Izumi Kyoka wa Damaranai," which aired in May 2026.
■P.I.C.S. Company Overview
P.I.C.S. Co., Ltd. https://www.pics.tokyo/
Bringing "fun surprises" to the world.
・Company Name: P.I.C.S. Co., Ltd.
・Representative: Daisuke Hiraga, President and CEO
・Location: Saishin Bldg., 3-9-19 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022
・Established: April 25, 2000
・Capital: 50 million JPY
・Business Activities: Planning and production of video and graphics, space design and planning, video production related to live entertainment, planning and production of digital content (AR, MR, VR), production of music videos and TV commercials, planning of IP content (theatrical films, TV dramas, animation, etc.)
・Official SNS
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/pics_tokyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pics_tokyo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P.I.C.S.tokyo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pics_tokyo
■About IMAGICA GROUP Inc.
Company Name: IMAGICA GROUP Inc.
Head Office: 1-14-2 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022
Representative: Shunjiro Nagase, Representative Director, President and Group CEO
Established: June 10, 1974 (Founded: February 18, 1935)
URL: https://www.imagicagroup.co.jp/
Business Activities: Overall management of group companies engaged in video content business, video production technology services business, video system business, etc.
IMAGICA GROUP globally provides one-stop services from video planning and production to video editing, and distribution-oriented services. We deliver high-quality products and services utilizing video technology not only in entertainment but also in a wide range of fields such as industry, medicine, and academic research.
After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School, Seki worked in NHK's drama department before becoming a member of the director collective "Gogatsu" (May), through which he brought numerous acclaimed works to the world.
His directorial prowess, where meticulous storytelling coexists with overwhelming visual beauty, has been highly praised at film festivals both domestically and internationally. This includes being selected twice for the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Competition in 2014 and 2018, as well as directing the feature film "Miyamatsu to Yamashita" and "Sai," which won the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Award. He has created works that deeply resonate with audiences across various genres.
P.I.C.S. has built a relationship of trust with Seki as a creative partner in the production of drama series. He also directed the latest installment of the P.I.C.S.-produced drama series "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan," the NHK drama "Izumi Kyoka wa Damaranai," which aired on May 4th.
Moving forward, P.I.C.S. aims to create world-class visual experiences that transcend existing frameworks by fusing P.I.C.S.'s diverse creative resources with Seki's exceptional artistic vision.
Please look forward to his future activities.
~Comment from Seki~
"Until now, I have primarily directed films and dramas. From now on, I want to work hand-in-hand with everyone at P.I.C.S., carefully pursuing each project to its completion. I will strive for the works created in this way to spread both domestically and internationally. Thank you for your support."
◼︎MEMBER : Yutaro Seki (Film Director / Video Artist)
https://www.pics.tokyo/member/yutaro-seki/
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1987. After graduating from the Graduate School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts, and working in NHK's drama department, he directed film and drama works for the director collective "Gogatsu." He joined P.I.C.S. in 2026.
In 2014, he achieved the remarkable feat of having his debut co-directed work, "Happo-en," sent to the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Competition. In 2018, his film "Dochira o" was officially invited to the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Competition again.
In 2022, his first feature film, "Miyamatsu to Yamashita," was officially invited to the New Directors section of the San Sebastian International Film Festival. In 2025, his TV drama series "Sai" won the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Award for Excellence. His second feature film, "Sai The Movie," was officially invited to the Competition section of the San Sebastian International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival. He also served as director and producer for the latest installment of the "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan" series, the NHK drama "Izumi Kyoka wa Damaranai," which aired in May 2026.
■P.I.C.S. Company Overview
P.I.C.S. Co., Ltd. https://www.pics.tokyo/
Bringing "fun surprises" to the world.
・Company Name: P.I.C.S. Co., Ltd.
・Representative: Daisuke Hiraga, President and CEO
・Location: Saishin Bldg., 3-9-19 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022
・Established: April 25, 2000
・Capital: 50 million JPY
・Business Activities: Planning and production of video and graphics, space design and planning, video production related to live entertainment, planning and production of digital content (AR, MR, VR), production of music videos and TV commercials, planning of IP content (theatrical films, TV dramas, animation, etc.)
・Official SNS
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/pics_tokyo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pics_tokyo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/P.I.C.S.tokyo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pics_tokyo
■About IMAGICA GROUP Inc.
Company Name: IMAGICA GROUP Inc.
Head Office: 1-14-2 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0022
Representative: Shunjiro Nagase, Representative Director, President and Group CEO
Established: June 10, 1974 (Founded: February 18, 1935)
URL: https://www.imagicagroup.co.jp/
Business Activities: Overall management of group companies engaged in video content business, video production technology services business, video system business, etc.
IMAGICA GROUP globally provides one-stop services from video planning and production to video editing, and distribution-oriented services. We deliver high-quality products and services utilizing video technology not only in entertainment but also in a wide range of fields such as industry, medicine, and academic research.