Claim: Kotomi Deai has not yet directed any anime series in his entire career.
Evidence: Tomohiko Itō directed the series with assistant director Kotomi Deai. "Hachiken Stays with the Mikages"
Transcription: "Hachiken, Mikage-ke ni iku" (Japanese: 八軒、御影家に行く) Kotomi Deai "Take Off Running, Hachiken"
Transcription: "Hashiridase, Hachiken" (Japanese: 走り出せ、八軒) Kotomi Deai "Over and Over Again"
Transcription: "Nandodemo" (Japanese: 何度でも) Kotomi Deai