Takashi Ikehata (池端 隆史, Ikehata Takashi, born February 10, 1958) is a Japanese anime director and storyboard artist. He also works under the name Takashi Ikehata (池端たかし) and, occasionally, Higashi Suehiro (末広東).
He started as a cinematographer. In 1981 he joined Tokyo Animation Film (now Anime Film), where was in charge of the photography. After working for several studios, he went freelance. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2025년 제대로 빨지 못하는 흡혈귀 짱 연출을 맡았다. 2024년 늑대와 향신료 MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF 연출을 맡았다. 2023년 나의 백합은 일입니다! 연출을 맡았다.