TAKASHI MIIKE

Takashi Miike
Takashi Miike
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: August 24, 1960
Place of Birth: Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

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.

Notable work

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Filmography

Starring

TBA·
Making of Yakuza Apocalypse
Self
2025·
Chain Reactions
Self
2024·
Horror's Greatest
Self - Director, Audition
TBA·
Ririka of the Star
2024·
Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor
Himself
2017·
Cult of Terror
Self - Filmmaker
2013·
Ichi the Killer - Behind the Scenes
Self
2013·
Ichi the Killer - Making Of
Self
2013·
An Interview with Shinya Tsukamoto
Self
2013·
An Interview with Alien Sun
Self
2013·
An Interview with Takashi Miike
Self
2012·
Ace Attorney
Member of courtroom gallery
2011·
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Self
2009·
Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
Himself
2007·
Eli on Ichi
Self
2006·
Animal Crossing: The Movie
Rakosuke (voice)
2006·
Hostel Dissected
Self
2006·
Hostel
Miike Takashi
2005·
Young Thugs: Malaysian Tiger
2005·
Neighbour No. 13
Kaneda
2004·
Otakus in Love
2004·
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
Self
2004·
Katanas, yakuzas y cintas de video
(archive footage)
2004·
Making of Zebraman
2003·
Yakuza Detective
2003·
The Making Of One Missed Call
2003·
Most Dangerous Deka Matsuri
2003·
Yakuza Demon
Informant in stairwell
2003·
Last Life in the Universe
Yakuza
2002·
DOA Final: Original Making-of Featurette
2002·
Graveyard of Honor
Restaurant Gunman
2002·
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Kakihara (voice)
2001·
The Security Woman Affair
2001·
The Making Of The Katakuris
2001·
Agitator
Shinozaki
2000·
DOA 2: Original Making-Of Featurette
2000·
Isola: Multiple Personality Girl
Disheveled man on a cart
1998·
Golden Wolf: Resurrection 2
1997·
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
1996·
The Way to Fight
1995·
Another Lonely Hitman
Drug Dealer
1994·
Kyouju Luger P08
1989·
Black Rain
Factory Worker

Production

2026·
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
Director
2025·
Masked NINJA Akakage
Director
2025·
Nyaight of the Living Cat
Sound Director, Other
2023·
Onimusha
Other
2023·
Inspector Daimajin
Director
2023·
Lumberjack the Monster
Director
2022·
Connect
Creator, Director
2022·
RizSta -Top of Artists!-
Director
2021·
Bittomo x Senshi Kirameki Powers!
Director
2021·
The Great Yokai War: Guardians
Director
2021·
The Mole Song: Final
Director
2020·
Police × Warrior Love Patrina !
Creator, Director
TBA·
Untitled Kyoto Project
Idea, Director
2020·
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We've Become a Movie~
Director
2019·
That Moment, My Heart Cried
Director
2019·
First Love
Director
2018·
Laplace's Witch
Director
2017·
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! Pilot
Director
2017·
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
Director
2017·
Blade of the Immortal
Director
2016·
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
Director
2016·
Terra Formars
Director
2015·
The Lion Standing in the Wind
Director
2015·
Yakuza Apocalypse
Director
2014·
As the Gods Will
Director
2014·
Over Your Dead Body
Director
2013·
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
Director
2013·
Shield of Straw
Director
2013·
Blue Planet Brothers
Director
2012·
Lesson of the Evil
Screenplay, Director
2012·
Lesson of the Evil: Prologue
Producer
2012·
For Love's Sake
Director
2012·
Ace Attorney
Director
2011·
Ninja Kids!!!
Director
2011·
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
Director
2010·
13 Assassins
Director
2010·
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Director
2009·
Crows Zero II
Director
2009·
Yatterman
Director
2008·
Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
Director
2008·
Zatoichi Live
Writer, Director
2008·
God's Puzzle
Director
2007·
Sukiyaki Western Django
Writer, Director
2007·
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Director
2007·
Pledge To Peace
Editor, Director
2007·
Crows Zero
Director
2007·
Detective Story
Director
2006·
Like a Dragon: Prologue
Executive Producer, Director
2006·
Imprint
Director
2006·
Waru: The End
Director
2006·
Waru
Director
2006·
Sun Scarred
Director
2006·
Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
Director
2005·
Arthouse Ultraman
Director
2005·
Live Golden Years Thanks 0201 at BUDOKAN
Director
2005·
The Great Yokai War
Director, Screenplay
2005·
Demon Pond
Director
2004·
Part-Time Detective 2
Director
2004·
Making of Zebraman
Director
2004·
Zebraman
Director
2004·
Three... Extremes
Director
2004·
Izo
Director
2003·
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion
Director
2003·
Yakuza Demon
Director
2003·
The Man in White
Director
2003·
The Negotiator
Director
2003·
One Missed Call
Director
2003·
Gozu
Director
2002·
Part-Time Detective
Director
2002·
Kumamoto Stories
Director
2002·
Sabu
Director
2002·
Pandoora
Director
2002·
The Happiness of the Katakuris
Director
2002·
Shangri-La
Director
2002·
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
Director
2002·
Dead or Alive: Final
Director
2002·
Graveyard of Honor
Director
2001·
Family
Director of Photography, Director
TBA·
Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
Director
2025·
Sham
Director
2025·
New Abarenbō Shōgun
Director
2025·
Blazing Fists
Director
2021·
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let's Arrest with Love and a Pat!~
Director
2020·
‎Lesson of the Evil: Prologue
Producer
2019·
Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!
Creator, Director
2018·
Magic × Warrior MagiMajo Pures!
Creator, Director
2017·
Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes!
Creator, Director
2013·
Higanjima
Director
2011·
QP
Director
2008·
Cellphone Investigator 7
Creator, Executive Producer, Director
2005·
Ultraman Max
Director
2001·
Family 2
Director
2001·
The Guys from Paradise
Director
2001·
Ichi the Killer
Director
2001·
Agitator
Director
2001·
Visitor Q
Director
2000·
MPD Psycho
Creator, Screenplay, Director
2000·
Making of Gemini
Director, Producer
2000·
The City of Lost Souls
Director
2000·
Dead or Alive 2: Birds
Director
2000·
Audition
Director
1999·
Man, a Natural Girl
Director
1999·
N-Girls Vs Vampire
Director
1999·
White-Collar Worker Kintaro
Director
1999·
Ley Lines
Director
1999·
Silver
Director
1999·
Dead or Alive
Director
1998·
Andromedia
Director
1998·
Young Thugs: Nostalgia
Director
1998·
Blues Harp
Director
1998·
The Bird People in China
Director
1997·
Ambition Without Honor 2
Director
1997·
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
Director
1997·
Full Metal Yakuza
Director
1997·
Rainy Dog
Director
1996·
Peanuts
Director
1996·
Ambition Without Honor
Director
1996·
New Third Gangster
Director
1996·
New Third Gangster II
Director
1996·
The Way to Fight
Director
1996·
Fudoh: The New Generation
Director
1995·
The King of Minami: City of Desire
Producer
1995·
The King of Minami: The Special Movie
Producer
1995·
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2
Director
1995·
The Third Gangster
Director
1995·
Osaka Tough Guys
Director
1995·
Shinjuku Triad Society
Director
1994·
Shinjuku Outlaw
Director
1994·
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of Carnage
Director
1993·
We're No Angels 2
Director
1993·
We're No Angels
Director
1993·
Bodyguard Kiba
Director
1992·
Confinement Escape
Associate Producer
1992·
A Human Murder Weapon
Director
1991·
Shimanto River
First Assistant Director
1991·
Eyecatch Junction
Director
1991·
Last Run: 100 Million Yen's Worth of Love and Betrayal
Director
1991·
Lady Hunter: Prelude to Murder
Director
1990·
Ronin-gai
Assistant Director
1990·
Peesuke: Gatapishi story
Assistant Director
1989·
Saga of the Phoenix
Assistant Director
1989·
Black Rain
Assistant Director
1988·
墓場から生きかえった男
Assistant Director
1988·
Tomorrow
Assistant Director
1988·
The Peacock King
Assistant Director
1987·
This Story of Love
Assistant Director
1987·
Zegen
Assistant Director