Takashi Miike
🎬 Director

Takashi Miike

🎂 Born 24 August 1960 (age 65)📍 Yao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
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Popularity Score
37
Acting Credits
108
Directed

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

Hostel
★ 6.0
Hostel
2006
Miike Takashi
Animal Crossing: The Movie
★ 6.8
Animal Crossing: The Movie
2006
Rakosuke (voice)
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
★ 5.7
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
2002
Kakihara (voice)
Ace Attorney
★ 6.1
Ace Attorney
2012
Member of courtroom gallery

Directed Films(108)

Ichi the Killer
★ 7.0
Ichi the Killer
2001
Director
Audition
★ 7.1
Audition
2000
Director
Crows Zero
★ 7.1
Crows Zero
2007
Director
Terra Formars
★ 6.1
Terra Formars
2016
Director
As the Gods Will
★ 7.1
As the Gods Will
2014
Director
13 Assassins
★ 7.3
13 Assassins
2010
Director
Visitor Q
★ 6.3
Visitor Q
2001
Director
Imprint
★ 6.9
Imprint
2006
Director
Crows Zero II
★ 7.2
Crows Zero II
2009
Director
Blade of the Immortal
★ 6.7
Blade of the Immortal
2017
Director
Yatterman
★ 6.1
Yatterman
2009
Director
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
★ 6.6
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
2017
Director
One Missed Call
★ 6.2
One Missed Call
2003
Director
Sukiyaki Western Django
★ 6.2
Sukiyaki Western Django
2007
Director
Three... Extremes
★ 6.8
Three... Extremes
2004
Director
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
★ 7.2
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
2011
Director
Lumberjack the Monster
★ 6.4
Lumberjack the Monster
2023
Director
First Love
★ 6.7
First Love
2019
Director
The Happiness of the Katakuris
★ 6.9
The Happiness of the Katakuris
2002
Director
Sham
★ 7.6
Sham
2025
Director
Peanuts
★ 6.5
Peanuts
1996
Director
Ley Lines
★ 6.4
Ley Lines
1999
Director
Lesson of the Evil
★ 6.7
Lesson of the Evil
2012
Director
Over Your Dead Body
★ 6.0
Over Your Dead Body
2014
Director
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
★ 6.9
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
2016
Director
The Great Yokai War
★ 6.3
The Great Yokai War
2005
Director
Yakuza Apocalypse
★ 6.0
Yakuza Apocalypse
2015
Director
Dead or Alive
★ 6.4
Dead or Alive
1999
Director
Ace Attorney
★ 6.1
Ace Attorney
2012
Director
Izo
★ 6.1
Izo
2004
Director
Fudoh: The New Generation
★ 6.6
Fudoh: The New Generation
1996
Director
Gozu
★ 6.8
Gozu
2003
Director
Graveyard of Honor
★ 6.2
Graveyard of Honor
2002
Director
The Great Yokai War: Guardians
★ 6.2
The Great Yokai War: Guardians
2021
Director
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
★ 6.2
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
2013
Director
Laplace's Witch
★ 6.3
Laplace's Witch
2018
Director
Shield of Straw
★ 6.3
Shield of Straw
2013
Director
Ninja Kids!!!
★ 5.9
Ninja Kids!!!
2011
Director
New Abarenbō Shōgun
★ 8.9
New Abarenbō Shōgun
2025
Director
New Third Gangster II
★ 9.0
New Third Gangster II
1996
Director
The Bird People in China
★ 7.2
The Bird People in China
1998
Director
Shinjuku Triad Society
★ 6.3
Shinjuku Triad Society
1995
Director
Full Metal Yakuza
★ 5.8
Full Metal Yakuza
1997
Director
Zebraman
★ 6.3
Zebraman
2004
Director
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
★ 6.6
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
2007
Director
Blazing Fists
★ 3.8
Blazing Fists
2025
Director
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
★ 6.6
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
2002
Director
The Guys from Paradise
★ 6.9
The Guys from Paradise
2001
Director
The Negotiator
★ 7.2
The Negotiator
2003
Director
Rainy Dog
★ 6.8
Rainy Dog
1997
Director
For Love's Sake
★ 6.9
For Love's Sake
2012
Director
Agitator
★ 6.4
Agitator
2001
Director
Dead or Alive 2: Birds
★ 6.9
Dead or Alive 2: Birds
2000
Director
Andromedia
★ 4.9
Andromedia
1998
Director
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
★ 6.0
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
2010
Director
Sun Scarred
★ 7.1
Sun Scarred
2006
Director
God's Puzzle
★ 6.1
God's Puzzle
2008
Director
Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
★ 6.4
Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
2006
Director
The City of Lost Souls
★ 6.2
The City of Lost Souls
2000
Director
White-Collar Worker Kintaro
★ 5.5
White-Collar Worker Kintaro
1999
Director
Shangri-La
★ 7.4
Shangri-La
2002
Director
The Lion Standing in the Wind
★ 6.5
The Lion Standing in the Wind
2015
Director
Family
★ 5.4
Family
2001
Director
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion
★ 6.0
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion
2003
Director
Yakuza Demon
★ 6.3
Yakuza Demon
2003
Director
New Third Gangster
★ 9.0
New Third Gangster
1996
Director
Waru: The End
Waru: The End
2006
Director
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We've Become a Movie~
★ 5.5
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We've Become a Movie~
2020
Director
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
★ 7.3
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
1997
Director
That Moment, My Heart Cried
★ 6.0
That Moment, My Heart Cried
2019
Director
The Mole Song: Final
★ 7.0
The Mole Song: Final
2021
Director
The Man in White
★ 6.5
The Man in White
2003
Director
Demon Pond
★ 6.6
Demon Pond
2005
Director
Dead or Alive: Final
★ 5.6
Dead or Alive: Final
2002
Director
Sabu
★ 6.8
Sabu
2002
Director
Young Thugs: Nostalgia
★ 6.4
Young Thugs: Nostalgia
1998
Director
Bodyguard Kiba
★ 5.7
Bodyguard Kiba
1993
Director
Blues Harp
★ 6.6
Blues Harp
1998
Director
Like a Dragon: Prologue
★ 6.0
Like a Dragon: Prologue
2006
Director
Detective Story
★ 5.9
Detective Story
2007
Director
Lady Hunter: Prelude to Murder
★ 4.4
Lady Hunter: Prelude to Murder
1991
Director
Part-Time Detective 2
★ 8.0
Part-Time Detective 2
2004
Director
The Third Gangster
★ 8.0
The Third Gangster
1995
Director
Waru
★ 4.9
Waru
2006
Director
Zatoichi Live
Zatoichi Live
2008
Director
Silver
★ 5.0
Silver
1999
Director
Part-Time Detective
★ 7.0
Part-Time Detective
2002
Director
Family 2
★ 4.2
Family 2
2001
Director
A Human Murder Weapon
★ 3.0
A Human Murder Weapon
1992
Director
The Way to Fight
★ 8.0
The Way to Fight
1996
Director
We're No Angels
★ 10.0
We're No Angels
1993
Director
Arthouse Ultraman
Arthouse Ultraman
2005
Director
Eyecatch Junction
★ 4.8
Eyecatch Junction
1991
Director
Kumamoto Stories
★ 6.5
Kumamoto Stories
2002
Director
We're No Angels 2
★ 8.0
We're No Angels 2
1993
Director
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let's Arrest with Love and a Pat!~
★ 6.0
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let's Arrest with Love and a Pat!~
2021
Director
Osaka Tough Guys
★ 7.0
Osaka Tough Guys
1995
Director
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2
★ 8.0
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2
1995
Director
Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
2008
Director
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of Carnage
★ 6.3
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of Carnage
1994
Director
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! Pilot
★ 8.0
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! Pilot
2017
Director
Shinjuku Outlaw
★ 6.5
Shinjuku Outlaw
1994
Director
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki
2026
Director
Ambition Without Honor
★ 7.2
Ambition Without Honor
1996
Director
Blue Planet Brothers
Blue Planet Brothers
2013
Director
Making of Zebraman
Making of Zebraman
2004
Director
Pledge To Peace
Pledge To Peace
2007
Director
Live Golden Years Thanks 0201 at BUDOKAN
Live Golden Years Thanks 0201 at BUDOKAN
2005
Director

Full Filmography(37 films)

YearTitleRating
2006Hostel★ 6.02006Animal Crossing: The Movie★ 6.82002Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero★ 5.72012Ace Attorney★ 6.12002Graveyard of Honor★ 6.21989Black Rain★ 7.62003Last Life in the Universe★ 7.12025Chain Reactions★ 6.02001Agitator★ 6.42000Isola: Multiple Personality Girl★ 5.22001The Security Woman Affair★ 8.02004Otakus in Love★ 6.02003Yakuza Demon★ 6.31997Young Thugs: Innocent Blood★ 7.32005Neighbour No. 13★ 5.51994Kyouju Luger P08★ 8.02003Most Dangerous Deka Matsuri—1996The Way to Fight★ 8.02006Hostel Dissected★ 8.12017Cult of Terror★ 6.81998Golden Wolf: Resurrection 2—2009Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza★ 7.02005Young Thugs: Malaysian Tiger—2011Japanese Cinema: New Territories—2024Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor—2001The Making Of The Katakuris★ 6.02003The Making Of One Missed Call—2004Katanas, yakuzas y cintas de video—2004Making of Zebraman—2007Eli on Ichi—2004Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!★ 8.52013Ichi the Killer - Making Of—2013Ichi the Killer - Behind the Scenes—2013An Interview with Alien Sun—2003Yakuza Detective★ 5.52013An Interview with Shinya Tsukamoto—2013An Interview with Takashi Miike—
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