Author Archives: Koji Steven Sakai

About Koji Steven Sakai

Writer/Producer Koji Steven Sakai is the founder of Little Nalu Pictures LLC and the CEO of CHOPSO (www.CHOPSO.com), the first Asian English streaming video service. He has written five feature films that have been produced, including the indie hit, The People I’ve Slept With. He also produced three feature films, a one hour comedy special currently on Netflix, and Comedy InvAsian, a live and filmed series featuring the nation’s top Asian American comedians. Koji’s debut novel, Romeo & Juliet Vs. Zombies, was released in paperback in 2015 and in audiobook in 2016 and his graphic novel, 442, was released in 2017. In addition, he is currently an adjunct professor in screenwriting at International Technological University in San Jose.

My Father’s Lost Concentration Camp (Pt. 1 of 2)

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

In April of this year, I was asked by Southern California Public Radio to do a presentation about my family as part of their new series called, Unheard LA. The following is the video from my talk, followed by my … Continue reading →

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Asian American Conspiracy Files: Senator Daniel Inouye

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

I’ve mentioned before that I pretty much love anything paranormal or conspiracy related. Give me a good alien abduction, or haunting, or JFK assassination story and I will be happy for hours. Not that I believe most of it—or any … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Asian American Athletes

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

I heart professional sports. I love baseball, basketball, and football. I’m mostly obsessed with my local teams (Dodgers, Lakers, USC, and now Chargers). To prove it, I spend way too much time on fantasy sports. (On a side note, I’m … Continue reading →

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What if the “aliens” who crashed in Roswell were really Japanese?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

I’m obsessed with all things aliens—and in the time of Trump, I should be clear, the ones from outer space not the non-citizens. I’ve gone to UFO conventions, watch every alien-themed documentary on Netflix, and listen to every paranormal podcast. … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Little Exile” by Jeanette S. Arakawa

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

The incarceration during World War II has left a scar on the Japanese American community. That’s not surprising, considering how traumatic being forced to leave your home and into a prison in the middle of a desert or swamp would … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novel: 442; first 6 chapters have been released for free

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

The first six chapters of my new graphic novel “442” have been released for free on the comic reading app “Stela Unlimited”. Written by Phinny Kiyomuraa and myself, and illustrated (in beautiful watercolor) by Robert Sato, “442” is based on … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Comedy InvAsian with Atsuko Okatsuka

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to produce a one hour special for the super talented Dwayne Perkins called Take Notes. (If you want to check it out, it’s on Netflix). It was a fun and great project to … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Comedy InvAsian with Joey Guila

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to produce a one hour special for the super talented Dwayne Perkins called Take Notes. (If you want to check it out, it’s on Netflix). It was a fun and great project to … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Comedy InvAsian with Amy Hill

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to produce a one hour special for the super talented Dwayne Perkins called Take Notes. (If you want to check it out, it’s on Netflix). It was a fun and great project to … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Comedy InvAsian with Robin Tran

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to produce a one hour special for the super talented Dwayne Perkins called Take Notes. (If you want to check it out, it’s on Netflix). It was a fun and great project to … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Comedy InvAsian with Paul PK Kim

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to produce a one hour special for the super talented Dwayne Perkins called Take Notes. (If you want to check it out, it’s on Netflix). It was a fun and great project to … Continue reading →

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8Questions: Comedy InvAsian with Kevin Yee

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Koji Steven Sakai

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to produce a one hour special for the super talented Dwayne Perkins called Take Notes. (If you want to check it out, it’s on Netflix). It was a fun and great project to … Continue reading →

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