Takashi Miike
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Takashi Miike is a Japanese director born in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, one of the most prolific and extreme filmmakers in contemporary world cinema, having directed over a hundred films across nearly every genre. Audition, luring audiences into what appears to be a gentle romantic drama before erupting into some of the most shocking torture imagery in horror history, established his international reputation for genre subversion and extremity. Ichi the Killer pushed graphic violence to almost cartoonish extremes within a yakuza revenge narrative, while 13 Assassins showed his equally confident command of large-scale, classically structured samurai epic. As the Gods Will and Blade of the Immortal extended his range into more visually stylized fantasy and manga adaptation. Miike's extraordinary productivity and fearless embrace of extreme content across wildly varying genres have made him one of the most singular and prolific auteurs in contemporary genre cinema.
Takashi Miike
97 Directed
14 Series
Takashi Miike is a Japanese director born in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, one of the most prolific and extreme filmmakers in contemporary world cinema, having directed over a hundred films across nearly every genre. Audition, luring audiences into what appears to be a gentle romantic drama before erupting into some of the most shocking torture imagery in horror history, established his international reputation for genre subversion and extremity. Ichi the Killer pushed graphic violence to almost cartoonish extremes within a yakuza revenge narrative, while 13 Assassins showed his equally confident command of large-scale, classically structured samurai epic. As the Gods Will and Blade of the Immortal extended his range into more visually stylized fantasy and manga adaptation. Miike's extraordinary productivity and fearless embrace of extreme content across wildly varying genres have made him one of the most singular and prolific auteurs in contemporary genre cinema.
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Ichi the Killer
2001
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Audition
2000
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Crows Zero
2007
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Terra Formars
2016
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Visitor Q
2001
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As the Gods Will
2014
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13 Assassins
2010
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Three... Extremes
2004
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Dead or Alive
1999
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One Missed Call
2003
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Crows Zero II
2009
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Blade of the Immortal
2017
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Sukiyaki Western Django
2007
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
2017
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Lesson of the Evil
2012
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Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
2026
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First Love
2019
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Gozu
2003
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Laplace's Witch
2018
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The Great Yokai War
2005
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Yatterman
2009
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Lumberjack the Monster
2023
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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
2011
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Ambition Without Honor
1996
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Sham
2025
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Izo
2004
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Ace Attorney
2012
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Dead or Alive: Final
2002
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The Happiness of the Katakuris
2002
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Shangri-La
2002
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Sabu
2002
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The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
2016
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The City of Lost Souls
2000
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Fudoh: The New Generation
1996
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The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
2013
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Blazing Fists
2025
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The Bird People in China
1998
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Yakuza Apocalypse
2015
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Zebraman
2004
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Yakuza: Like a Dragon
2007
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The Great Yokai War: Guardians
2021
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Osaka Tough Guys
1995
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Dead or Alive 2: Birds
2000
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Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
2006
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Graveyard of Honor
2002
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Bodyguard Kiba
1993
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Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
2010
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Blues Harp
1998
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Shinjuku Triad Society
1995
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Over Your Dead Body
2014
TV Shows
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Secret × Warrior Phantomirage!
2019
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Magic × Warrior MagiMajo Pures!
2018
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Bittomo x Senshi Kirameki Powers!
2021
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Police × Warrior Love Patrina !
2020
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RizSta -Top of Artists!-
2022
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Masked NINJA Akakage
2025
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QP
2011
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Higanjima
2013
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Inspector Daimajin
2023
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MPD Psycho
2000
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Connect
2022
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Cellphone Investigator 7
2008
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Man, a Natural Girl
1999
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Ultraman Max
2005
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Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo
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2026
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Masked NINJA Akakage
Director · 20 episodes
2025–
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Sham
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2025
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Blazing Fists
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2025
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Lumberjack the Monster
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2023
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Inspector Daimajin
Director · 8 episodes
2023–
TV
Connect
Creator
2022–
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RizSta -Top of Artists!-
Director · 38 episodes
2022–
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The Mole Song: Final
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2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Takashi Miike and where are they from?
Takashi Miike is 65 years old, born on August 24, 1960 in Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Takashi Miike?
Takashi Miike is best known for directing Audition, 13 Assassins, Ichi the Killer.
How many movies has Takashi Miike directed?
Over a 35-year career (since 1991), Takashi Miike has directed or written 97 films and worked on 14 TV shows.
What was Takashi Miike's first movie?
The career of Takashi Miike began with Untitled Kyoto Project ().
What is Takashi Miike's most recent movie or series?
Takashi Miike's most recent release is 富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢”, which premiered on April 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Takashi Miike created or directed?
On television, Takashi Miike has appeared in Connect, Ultraman Max, Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes!, MPD Psycho.
Does Takashi Miike have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Takashi Miike's upcoming work includes: Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo (2026), Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki (2026).
Takashi Miike
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.