Sakana-kun

In 2011, he was a visiting associate professor at Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and was working with the Japanese government to promote fish consumption, trying to boost the sagging fisheries industry. Sakana-kun testified at the Research Committee on International Economy and Foreign Affairs during a February 12, 2020 House of Councillors committee session, discussing the changing fish habitat due to environmental problems, at the session dedicated to marine resource management and protection. In 2022, Shuichi Okita’s film “The Fish Tale” was released, based on Sakana-kun's autobiography. The film has been described as “a heartwarming story about a lovable outsider”, reflecting Sakana-kun's non-mainstream life. He is the son of Goro Miyazawa, a 9-dan professional Go player.

• Name — Sakana-kun • Birth Name — Masayuki Miyazawa • Born — August 6, 1975 • Occupation — illustrator, ichthyologist, TV personality • Known for — marine education

He has worked as an illustrator and has been drawing pictures of fish since elementary school. He describes himself as a poor student, whose grades were not sufficient to allow him to attend university to study marine biology. He worked in various pet stores, fish stalls and sushi shops before landing his current roles. In one sushi shop where he worked, the owner explained to him that he did not have the skills needed to succeed in the shop, but did recognize his artistic skills, asking Sakana-kun to paint large pictures of fish on the walls of the sushi shop.

Sakana-kun was recorded at birth as 宮澤 正之. The authorities additionally record the headings Masayuki Miyazawa and Sakanakun. His recorded language was Japanese. He was the child of Miyazawa Goro.