Sakana-kun

Biography

Sakana-kun is a Japanese illustrator, ichthyologist, and television personality, based in Chiba Prefecture, known for his advocacy work on promoting fish consumption and his appearances as Mr. Gyogyo in the 2022 film "The Fish Tale". He has also testified before the Japanese government on marine resource management and protection, showcasing his expertise as an ichthyologist. As the son of a 9-dan professional Go player, Sakana-kun's non-mainstream life has been reflected in the film.