★ HOW OLD IS SHŌ TSUKIKAWA?
Shō Tsukikawa is 43 years old, born August 5, 1982 in Japan · Leo.
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About
Shō Tsukikawa directs films, TV, and music videos across Netflix originals and Japanese cinema. Born August 5, 1982, in Japan, he studied at Tokyo University of the Arts' School of Film and New Media. In 2009, he won the Jury Grand Prix at the Louis Vuitton Journeys Awards, a jury that included Wong Kar-wai and Sofia Coppola. He directed Netflix's live-action Yu Yu Hakusho adaptation and the Japanese-South Korean drama Romantics Anonymous. As a Leo, Tsukikawa channels creative vision into high-profile projects.
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Biography
Shō Tsukikawa is a Japanese film director and screenwriter who works across film, television, music videos, and commercials. Born August 5, 1982, he trained at the School of Film and New Media at Tokyo University of the Arts, grounding his craft in institutional discipline. His breakthrough came in 2009 when he won the Jury Grand Prix at the Louis Vuitton Journeys Awards; the jury included Wong Kar-wai and Sofia Coppola, anchoring his early international recognition. Tsukikawa's most visible work is directing Netflix's live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho, the popular Japanese manga and anime. He followed that with Romantics Anonymous, a Japanese-South Korean co-production also for Netflix. His Leo sun (born August 5) aligns with his confident directorial voice across prestige platforms. As a screenwriter and director, Tsukikawa operates in the wider ecosystem of Japanese filmmaking and streaming production, where he balances auteur vision with commercial adaptation. His life-path number 33, the 'master teacher,' reflects his investment in visual storytelling across multiple mediums.
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Trivia
- Tsukikawa won the Jury Grand Prix at the Louis Vuitton Journeys Awards in 2009, judged by Wong Kar-wai and Sofia Coppola.
- He directed Netflix's live-action Yu Yu Hakusho, adapting the beloved manga and anime for streaming.
- His second Netflix project, Romantics Anonymous, was a Japanese-South Korean co-production drama.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shō Tsukikawa?
- Shō Tsukikawa is 43 years old (born August 5, 1982).
- When is Shō Tsukikawa's birthday?
- Shō Tsukikawa was born on August 5, 1982.
- What is Shō Tsukikawa's zodiac sign?
- Shō Tsukikawa is a Leo, born August 5, 1982.
- What is Shō Tsukikawa's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shō Tsukikawa was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Shō Tsukikawa from?
- Shō Tsukikawa is from Japan.
- What does Shō Tsukikawa do?
- Shō Tsukikawa is a writer.
- Is Shō Tsukikawa still alive?
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