Daisuke Nishio
Known for
Daisuke Nishio is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a Japanese director whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. The work has come mostly from animation. A 40-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. The headline entry on the filmography is 'Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler'. 'Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might' is close behind in visibility. 27 was the age at the first credit. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Magic Candies'.
Daisuke Nishio
19 Directed
9 Series
Daisuke Nishio is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a Japanese director whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. The work has come mostly from animation. A 40-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. The headline entry on the filmography is 'Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler'. 'Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might' is close behind in visibility. 27 was the age at the first credit. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Magic Candies'.
Movies
Director
Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler
1992
Director
Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies
1986
Director
Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone
1989
Director
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!
1992
Director
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest
1990
Director
Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle
1987
Director
One Piece: Jango's Dance Carnival
2001
Director
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
2003
Director
Halo Legends
2010
Director
Kindaichi Case Files Movie 1: The Opera House Murders
1996
Director
Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer
1988
Director
Kindaichi Case Files Movie 2: Deep Blue Massacre
1999
Director
The World of Dragon Ball Z
2000
Director
Magic Candies
2025
Director
Blue Legend Shoot!
1994
Full Filmography
Magic Candies
Director
2025
Film
Dragon Ball Z Kai
Director
2024
Film
Halo Legends
Director
2010
Film
Halo Legends
Director · 1 episode
2010–
TV
Yes! PreCure 5
Director · 1 episode
2007–
TV
Futari wa Precure Splash☆Star: Maji Doki Theater
Director
2006
Film
Pretty Cure
Director · 4 episodes
2004–
TV
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Director
2003
Film
Air Master
Director · 27 episodes
2003–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daisuke Nishio and where are they from?
Daisuke Nishio is 67 years old, born on April 1, 1959 in Hiroshima, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Daisuke Nishio?
Daisuke Nishio is best known for directing Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone.
How many movies has Daisuke Nishio directed?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Daisuke Nishio has directed or written 19 films and worked on 9 TV shows.
What was Daisuke Nishio's first movie?
The career of Daisuke Nishio began with Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies (1986).
What is Daisuke Nishio's most recent movie or series?
Daisuke Nishio's most recent release is Magic Candies, which premiered on February 28, 2025.
What TV shows has Daisuke Nishio created or directed?
On television, Daisuke Nishio has appeared in One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball, Halo Legends.
Daisuke Nishio
1959-04-01 · Hiroshima, Japan
Daisuke Nishio is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a Japanese director whose name sits in the credits rather than on the poster. The work has come mostly from animation. A 40-year run behind the camera is not a common thing. The headline entry on the filmography is 'Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler'. 'Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might' is close behind in visibility. 27 was the age at the first credit. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'Magic Candies'.