DIRECTOR
Takashi Miike
Takashi Miike (三池 崇史 Miike Takashi, born August 24, 1960) is a highly prolific and controversial Japanese filmmaker. He has directed over one hundred theatrical, video, and television productions since his debut in 1991. In the years 2001 and 2002 alone, Miike is credited with directing fifteen productions. His films range from violent and bizarre to dramatic and family-friendly.
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- Born
- Aug 24, 1960
- Birthplace
- Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Known For
- Directing
Biography
Takashi Miike (三池 崇史 Miike Takashi, born August 24, 1960) is a highly prolific and controversial Japanese filmmaker. He has directed over one hundred theatrical, video, and television productions since his debut in 1991. In the years 2001 and 2002 alone, Miike is credited with directing fifteen productions. His films range from violent and bizarre to dramatic and family-friendly.
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Filmography
Movies
This Story of LoveAssistant Director
1987
ZegenAssistant Director
1987
The Peacock KingAssistant Director
1988
TomorrowAssistant Director
1988
墓場から生きかえった男Assistant Director
1988
Black RainFactory Worker
1989Black RainAssistant Director
1989
Saga of the PhoenixAssistant Director
1989
Peesuke: Gatapishi storyAssistant Director
1990
Ronin-gaiAssistant Director
1990
Eyecatch JunctionDirector
1991
Lady Hunter: Prelude to MurderDirector
1991LR
Last Run: 100 Million Yen's Worth of Love and BetrayalDirector
1991
Shimanto RiverFirst Assistant Director
1991
A Human Murder WeaponDirector
1992
Confinement EscapeAssociate Producer
1992
Bodyguard KibaDirector
1993
We're No AngelsDirector
1993
We're No Angels 2Director
1993
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of CarnageDirector
1994
Kyouju Luger P08
1994
Shinjuku OutlawDirector
1994AL
Another Lonely HitmanDrug Dealer
1995
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2Director
1995
Osaka Tough GuysDirector
1995
Shinjuku Triad SocietyDirector
1995
The King of Minami: City of DesireProducer
1995
The King of Minami: The Special MovieProducer
1995
The Third GangsterDirector
1995
Ambition Without HonorDirector
1996
Fudoh: The New GenerationDirector
1996
New Third GangsterDirector
1996
New Third Gangster IIDirector
1996
PeanutsDirector
1996
The Way to Fight
1996The Way to FightDirector
1996AW
Ambition Without Honor 2Director
1997
Full Metal YakuzaDirector
1997
Rainy DogDirector
1997
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
1997Young Thugs: Innocent BloodDirector
1997
AndromediaDirector
1998
Blues HarpDirector
1998
Golden Wolf: Resurrection 2
1998
The Bird People in ChinaDirector
1998
Young Thugs: NostalgiaDirector
1998
Dead or AliveDirector
1999
Ley LinesDirector
1999NV
N-Girls Vs VampireDirector
1999
SilverDirector
1999
White-Collar Worker KintaroDirector
1999
AuditionDirector
2000
Dead or Alive 2: BirdsDirector
2000D2
DOA 2: Original Making-Of Featurette
2000
Isola: Multiple Personality GirlDisheveled man on a cart
2000MO
Making of GeminiProducer
2000MO
Making of GeminiDirector
2000
The City of Lost SoulsDirector
2000
AgitatorShinozaki
2001AgitatorDirector
2001
FamilyDirector
2001FamilyDirector of Photography
2001
Family 2Director
2001
Ichi the KillerDirector
2001
The Guys from ParadiseDirector
2001
The Making Of The Katakuris
2001
The Security Woman Affair
2001
Visitor QDirector
2001
Dead or Alive: FinalDirector
2002
Deadly Outlaw: RekkaDirector
2002DF
DOA Final: Original Making-of Featurette
2002
Graveyard of HonorRestaurant Gunman
2002Graveyard of HonorDirector
2002
Ichi the Killer: Episode ZeroKakihara (voice)
2002
Kumamoto StoriesDirector
2002
Part-Time DetectiveDirector
2002
SabuDirector
2002
Shangri-LaDirector
2002
The Happiness of the KatakurisDirector
2002
GozuDirector
2003
Last Life in the UniverseYakuza
2003
Most Dangerous Deka Matsuri
2003
One Missed CallDirector
2003
The Making Of One Missed Call
2003
The Man in WhiteDirector
2003
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the LionDirector
2003
The NegotiatorDirector
2003
Yakuza DemonInformant in stairwell
2003Yakuza DemonDirector
2003
Yakuza Detective
2003
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!Self
2004
IzoDirector
2004
Katanas, yakuzas y cintas de video(archive footage)
2004
Making of Zebraman
2004Making of ZebramanDirector
2004
Otakus in Love
2004
Part-Time Detective 2Director
2004
Three... ExtremesDirector
2004
ZebramanDirector
2004
Arthouse UltramanDirector
2005
Demon PondDirector
2005
Live Golden Years Thanks 0201 at BUDOKANDirector
2005
Neighbour No. 13Kaneda
2005
The Great Yokai WarDirector
2005The Great Yokai WarScreenplay
2005
Young Thugs: Malaysian Tiger
2005
Animal Crossing: The MovieRakosuke (voice)
2006
Big Bang Love, Juvenile ADirector
2006
HostelMiike Takashi
2006
Hostel DissectedSelf
2006
ImprintDirector
2006
Like a Dragon: PrologueExecutive Producer
2006Like a Dragon: PrologueDirector
2006
Sun ScarredDirector
2006
WaruDirector
2006
Waru: The EndDirector
2006
Crows ZeroDirector
2007
Detective StoryDirector
2007
Eli on IchiSelf
2007
Pledge To PeaceDirector
2007Pledge To PeaceEditor
2007
Sukiyaki Western DjangoDirector
2007Sukiyaki Western DjangoWriter
2007
Yakuza: Like a DragonDirector
2007
Cell Phone Investigator 7: PilotDirector
2008
God's PuzzleDirector
2008
Zatoichi LiveDirector
2008Zatoichi LiveWriter
2008
Crows Zero IIDirector
2009
Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuzaHimself
2009
YattermanDirector
2009
13 AssassinsDirector
2010
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra CityDirector
2010
Hara-Kiri: Death of a SamuraiDirector
2011
Japanese Cinema: New TerritoriesSelf
2011
Ninja Kids!!!Director
2011
Ace AttorneyMember of courtroom gallery
2012Ace AttorneyDirector
2012
For Love's SakeDirector
2012
Lesson of the EvilDirector
2012Lesson of the EvilScreenplay
2012
Lesson of the Evil: PrologueProducer
2012
An Interview with Alien SunSelf
2013
An Interview with Shinya TsukamotoSelf
2013
An Interview with Takashi MiikeSelf
2013
Blue Planet BrothersDirector
2013
Ichi the Killer - Behind the ScenesSelf
2013
Ichi the Killer - Making OfSelf
2013
Shield of StrawDirector
2013
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent ReijiDirector
2013
As the Gods WillDirector
2014
Over Your Dead BodyDirector
2014
The Lion Standing in the WindDirector
2015
Yakuza ApocalypseDirector
2015
Terra FormarsDirector
2016
The Mole Song: Hong Kong CapriccioDirector
2016
Blade of the ImmortalDirector
2017
Cult of TerrorSelf - Filmmaker
2017
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! PilotDirector
2017
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1Director
2017
Laplace's WitchDirector
2018
First LoveDirector
2019
That Moment, My Heart CriedDirector
2019
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We've Become a Movie~Director
2020
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let's Arrest with Love and a Pat!~Director
2021
The Great Yokai War: GuardiansDirector
2021
The Mole Song: FinalDirector
2021
Lumberjack the MonsterDirector
2023
Takashi Miike : The V-EmperorHimself
2024
Blazing FistsDirector
2025
Chain ReactionsSelf
2025
New Abarenbō ShōgunDirector
2025
ShamDirector
2025
Bad Lieutenant: TokyoDirector
2026
Shumei: The Living Legacy of KabukiDirector
2026
Ririka of the Star
UK
Untitled Kyoto ProjectDirector
UK
Untitled Kyoto ProjectIdea
Television
Man, a Natural GirlDirector
1999
MPD PsychoDirector
2000MPD PsychoScreenplay
2000MPD PsychoCreator
2000
Ultraman MaxDirector
2005
Cellphone Investigator 7Director
2008Cellphone Investigator 7Executive Producer
2008Cellphone Investigator 7Creator
2008
QPDirector
2011
HiganjimaDirector
2013
Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes!Director
2017Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes!Creator
2017
Magic × Warrior MagiMajo Pures!Director
2018Magic × Warrior MagiMajo Pures!Creator
2018
Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!Director
2019Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!Creator
2019
Police × Warrior Love Patrina !Director
2020Police × Warrior Love Patrina !Creator
2020
Lesson of the Evil: PrologueProducer
2020
Bittomo x Senshi Kirameki Powers!Director
2021
ConnectDirector
2022ConnectCreator
2022
RizSta -Top of Artists!-Director
2022
Inspector DaimajinDirector
2023
OnimushaOther
2023
Horror's GreatestSelf - Director, Audition · 1 eps
2024
Masked NINJA AkakageDirector
2025
Nyaight of the Living CatOther
2025Nyaight of the Living CatSound Director
2025富迫
富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢”Director
2026
富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢”Director
2026Photos
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