Kunihiko Ikuhara
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Ikuhara is seen by many "moonies" as the definitive Sailor Moon director. This is due to his flair in depicting drama in Sailor Moon. Some think he even elevates the series from just being a kid's show with the way he creates a dark atmosphere. The best episodes that show this are "Usagi's Everlasting Wish! A New Reincarnation" and "Death of Uranus and Neptune? Talismans Appear".
His offbeat sense of humour is also noteworthy and episodes like "Loved and Chased! Luna's Worst Day Ever" prove to be the starting point for his zanier work "Shoujo Kakumei Utena".
His defining/signature work is Shoujo Kakumei Utena, where some feel he explores all the themes he can't get away with in Sailor Moon.
