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Takashi Miike

Directing • 1960-08-24 • Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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.

Known For

Connect

Connect

2022

Audition

Audition

2000

13 Assassins

13 Assassins

2010

Ichi the Killer

Ichi the Killer

2001

Onimusha

Onimusha

2023

As the Gods Will

As the Gods Will

2014

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Filmography

2026
富士山大噴火迫る“灰色の悪夢”TV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 8.0
2026
Bad Lieutenant: TokyoFilm
Director
★ 4.0
2026
富士山大噴火迫る“灰色の悪夢”TV
Director • 2 episodes
2026
Shumei: The Living Legacy of KabukiFilm
Director
2025
Nyaight of the Living CatTV
Other • 12 episodes
★ 7.5
2025
ShamFilm
Director
★ 7.0
2025
New Abarenbō ShōgunFilm
Director
★ 8.9
2025
Masked NINJA AkakageTV
Director • 20 episodes
★ 8.5
2025
Blazing FistsFilm
Director
★ 4.4
2023
OnimushaTV
Other • 8 episodes
★ 7.5
2023
Lumberjack the MonsterFilm
Director
★ 6.3
2023
Inspector DaimajinTV
Director • 8 episodes
★ 6.7
2022
ConnectTV
Director • 6 episodes
★ 7.6
2022
RizSta -Top of Artists!-TV
Director • 38 episodes
★ 7.0
2021
The Great Yokai War: GuardiansFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2021
The Mole Song: FinalFilm
Director
★ 7.0
2021
Bittomo x Senshi Kirameki Powers!TV
Director • 50 episodes
★ 8.0
2021
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let's Arrest with Love and a Pat!~Film
Director
★ 6.0
2020
Police × Warrior Love Patrina !TV
Director • 48 episodes
★ 7.2
2020
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We've Become a Movie~Film
Director
★ 5.5
2019
First LoveFilm
Director
★ 6.7
2019
Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!TV
Director • 64 episodes
★ 8.2
2019
That Moment, My Heart CriedFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2018
Laplace's WitchFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2018
Magic × Warrior MagiMajo Pures!TV
Director • 51 episodes
★ 7.7
2017
Blade of the ImmortalFilm
Director
★ 6.7
2017
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1Film
Director
★ 6.5
2017
Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes!TV
Director • 51 episodes
★ 7.6
2017
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! PilotFilm
Director
★ 8.0
2016
Terra FormarsFilm
Director
★ 6.1
2016
The Mole Song: Hong Kong CapriccioFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2015
Yakuza ApocalypseFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2015
The Lion Standing in the WindFilm
Director
★ 6.5
2014
As the Gods WillFilm
Director
★ 7.1
2014
Over Your Dead BodyFilm
Director
★ 5.9
2013
Shield of StrawFilm
Director
★ 6.4
2013
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent ReijiFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2013
HiganjimaTV
Director • 10 episodes
★ 7.0
2013
Blue Planet BrothersFilm
Director
2012
Lesson of the EvilFilm
Director
★ 6.7
2012
Ace AttorneyFilm
Director
★ 6.1
2012
For Love's SakeFilm
Director
★ 6.9
2011
Hara-Kiri: Death of a SamuraiFilm
Director
★ 7.2
2011
Ninja Kids!!!Film
Director
★ 5.8
2011
QPTV
Director • 12 episodes
2010
13 AssassinsFilm
Director
★ 7.3
2010
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra CityFilm
Director
★ 5.9
2009
Crows Zero IIFilm
Director
★ 7.2
2009
YattermanFilm
Director
★ 6.1
2008
God's PuzzleFilm
Director
★ 6.1
2008
Cellphone Investigator 7TV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 8.7
2008
Cell Phone Investigator 7: PilotFilm
Director
2008
Zatoichi LiveFilm
Director
2007
Crows ZeroFilm
Director
★ 7.1
2007
Sukiyaki Western DjangoFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2007
Yakuza: Like a DragonFilm
Director
★ 6.5
2007
Detective StoryFilm
Director
★ 5.9
2007
Pledge To PeaceFilm
Director
2006
ImprintFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2006
Big Bang Love, Juvenile AFilm
Director
★ 6.5
2006
Sun ScarredFilm
Director
★ 7.1
2006
Like a Dragon: PrologueFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2006
WaruFilm
Director
★ 4.9
2006
Waru: The EndFilm
Director
2005
The Great Yokai WarFilm
Director
★ 6.3
2005
Ultraman MaxTV
Director • 2 episodes
★ 9.0
2005
Demon PondFilm
Director
★ 6.6
2005
Arthouse UltramanFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2005
Live Golden Years Thanks 0201 at BUDOKANFilm
Director
2004
Three... ExtremesFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2004
IzoFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2004
ZebramanFilm
Director
★ 6.3
2004
Part-Time Detective 2Film
Director
★ 8.0
2004
Making of ZebramanFilm
Director
2003
One Missed CallFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2003
GozuFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2003
The NegotiatorFilm
Director
★ 7.1
2003
Yakuza DemonFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2003
The Man in WhiteFilm
Director
★ 6.4
2003
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the LionFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2002
The Happiness of the KatakurisFilm
Director
★ 6.9
2002
Dead or Alive: FinalFilm
Director
★ 5.6
2002
Graveyard of HonorFilm
Director
★ 6.3
2002
Deadly Outlaw: RekkaFilm
Director
★ 6.6
2002
SabuFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2002
Shangri-LaFilm
Director
★ 7.0
2002
Kumamoto StoriesFilm
Director
★ 6.0
2002
Part-Time DetectiveFilm
Director
★ 7.0
2001
Ichi the KillerFilm
Director
★ 7.0
2001
Visitor QFilm
Director
★ 6.3
2001
AgitatorFilm
Director
★ 6.4
2001
The Guys from ParadiseFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2001
FamilyFilm
Director
★ 5.4
2001
Family 2Film
Director
★ 4.2
2000
AuditionFilm
Director
★ 7.1
2000
Dead or Alive 2: BirdsFilm
Director
★ 6.8
2000
The City of Lost SoulsFilm
Director
★ 6.2
2000
MPD PsychoTV
Director • 6 episodes
★ 7.2
2000
Making of GeminiFilm
Director
★ 7.0
1999
Dead or AliveFilm
Director
★ 6.4
1999
Ley LinesFilm
Director
★ 6.4
1999
SilverFilm
Director
★ 5.0
1999
White-Collar Worker KintaroFilm
Director
★ 5.5
1999
N-Girls Vs VampireFilm
Director
★ 5.7
1999
Man, a Natural GirlTV
Director • 3 episodes
★ 8.0
1998
The Bird People in ChinaFilm
Director
★ 7.2
1998
Blues HarpFilm
Director
★ 6.6
1998
Young Thugs: NostalgiaFilm
Director
★ 6.4
1998
AndromediaFilm
Director
★ 5.0
1997
Rainy DogFilm
Director
★ 6.8
1997
Full Metal YakuzaFilm
Director
★ 5.9
1997
Young Thugs: Innocent BloodFilm
Director
★ 7.3
1997
Ambition Without Honor 2Film
Director
★ 7.0
1996
Fudoh: The New GenerationFilm
Director
★ 6.7
1996
Ambition Without HonorFilm
Director
★ 7.2
1996
The Way to FightFilm
Director
★ 7.5
1996
PeanutsFilm
Director
★ 6.7
1996
New Third GangsterFilm
Director
★ 9.0
1996
New Third Gangster IIFilm
Director
★ 9.0
1995
Shinjuku Triad SocietyFilm
Director
★ 6.2
1995
Osaka Tough GuysFilm
Director
★ 7.0
1995
The Third GangsterFilm
Director
★ 8.0
1995
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2Film
Director
★ 8.0
1994
Shinjuku OutlawFilm
Director
★ 6.4
1994
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of CarnageFilm
Director
★ 6.3
1993
Bodyguard KibaFilm
Director
★ 5.6
1993
We're No AngelsFilm
Director
★ 10.0
1993
We're No Angels 2Film
Director
★ 8.0
1992
A Human Murder WeaponFilm
Director
★ 3.5
1991
Eyecatch JunctionFilm
Director
★ 5.1
1991
Lady Hunter: Prelude to MurderFilm
Director
★ 4.6
1991
Shimanto RiverFilm
First Assistant Director
★ 6.8
1991
Last Run: 100 Million Yen's Worth of Love and BetrayalFilm
Director
★ 9.0
1990
Ronin-gaiFilm
Assistant Director
★ 6.2
1990
Peesuke: Gatapishi storyFilm
Assistant Director
★ 9.0
1989
Black RainFilm
Assistant Director
★ 7.6
1989
Saga of the PhoenixFilm
Assistant Director
★ 5.6
1988
The Peacock KingFilm
Assistant Director
★ 6.1
1988
TomorrowFilm
Assistant Director
★ 8.0
1988
墓場から生きかえった男Film
Assistant Director
1987
ZegenFilm
Assistant Director
★ 6.4
1987
This Story of LoveFilm
Assistant Director
★ 8.0