Kitao Sakurai is a writer/director/producer. Perhaps best known for writing, directing, and executive producing The Eric Andre Show, he was also the director and co-writer of the former #1 Netflix comedy Bad Trip. Further in the episodic space, Sakurai directed four episodes of Twisted Metal, including the pilot, for Sony/Peacock, episodes of Dave Season 2, and the Season 3 finale with Brad Pitt for FX. He also co-created and directed the award-winning short film The Passage. His latest directorial credit is Legendary’s live-action Street Fighter movie, which is slated for release in October 2026.
On the commercial side, Kitao continues to create memorable and comical ads, including SAXX’s cheeky campaign “How a Gentleman Treats His Balls”. He has four Super Bowl spots under his belt – McDonald’s “Can I Get Uhhhhhh” and Gopuff “The Gopuff Quartertime Show ft. Lil Dicky” in 2022, and DoorDash’s “We Get Groceries” and Busch Light’s “The Busch Guide” starring Sarah McLachlan.
