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Takashi Miike
Takashi Miike is a renowned Japanese film director, film producer and screenwriter, best known for his controversial and oftentimes shocking work. Born on August 24, 1960, Miike has been prolific in the Japanese film industry, having directed over 100 feature films, television productions and direct-to-video releases since his debut in 1991. His films span a variety of genres, from violent and bizarre tales to more dramatic and family-friendly movies. He is particularly known for films such as Audition, Ichi the Killer, Visitor Q, Dead or Alive, One Missed Call, and a number of remakes. He has also acted in over 20 films, further exhibiting his versatility within the film industry. Miike has been celebrated for his work but has also faced criticism for the extreme graphic violence in some of his films. In terms of Miike's career trajectory, his first pieces were primarily television productions, along with several direct-to-video V-Cinema releases. His theatrical debut was the film The Third Gangster, but it was Shinjuku Triad Society that gained public attention and allowed him to work on higher-budgeted pictures. Miike has also faced controversy due to heavy violence in his films. His horror film Ichi the Killer was subject to censorship in various countries due to its extreme levels of sexual violence towards women.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Miike Takashi
Born: Yao, Osaka, Japan
Citizenship: Japan
Birthday: August 24, 1960
Occupations: Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Actor
Years Active: 1991-present
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Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
Blade of the Immortal
First Love
Yakuza Apocalypse
Lumberjack the Monster
Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City
Ace Attorney
For Love’s Sake
Lesson of the Evil
Shield of Straw
Ninja Kids!!!
Over Your Dead Body
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
As the Gods Will
Terra Formars
Laplace’s Witch
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! Pilot
Cult of Terror
That Moment, My Heart Cried
MPD Psycho
The Happiness of the Katakuris
The Making Of The Katakuris
Graveyard of Honor
Kumamoto Stories
Shangri-La
The Lion Standing in the Wind
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
Visitor Q
Family 2
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion
Yakuza Demon
The Negotiator
Izo
Otakus in Love
Family
Agitator
Sabu
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
Arthouse Ultraman
Imprint
Hostel Dissected
Sun Scarred
Waru: The End
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
The Guys from Paradise
Demon Pond
Isola: Multiple Personality Girl
Animal Crossing: The Movie
Dead or Alive 2: Birds
The Man in White
Eyecatch Junction
Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
Like a Dragon: Prologue
Crows Zero
Lady Hunter: Prelude to Murder
Detective Story
Last Run: 100 Million Yen Worth of Love and Betrayal
Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We’ve Become a Movie~
The Great Yokai War: Guardians
Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let’s Arrest with Love and a Pat!~
Osaka Tough Guys
Another Lonely Hitman
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2
A Human Murder Weapon
Shinjuku Triad Society
Ambition Without Honor 2
Full Metal Yakuza
Peanuts
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
Fudoh: The New Generation
The Mole Song: Final
Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
The Bird People in China
Audition
The Third Gangster
We’re No Angels
Blues Harp
New Third Gangster II
Zatoichi Live
The Way to Fight
Man, a Natural Girl
Crows Zero II
Rainy Dog
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of Carnage
Young Thugs: Nostalgia
God’s Puzzle
Ley Lines
Onimusha
Andromedia
Blazing Fists
N-Girls Vs Vampire
Shinjuku Outlaw
Inspector Daimajin
Yatterman
Sham
Bodyguard Kiba
Ambition Without Honor
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Career Timeline
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2021
The Great Yokai War: Guardians
Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let’s Arrest with Love and a Pat!~
The Mole Song: Final
2017
Blade of the Immortal
Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! Pilot
Cult of Terror
Self - Filmmaker
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
2012
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
Ace Attorney
Member of courtroom gallery
For Love’s Sake
Lesson of the Evil
2006
Imprint
Hostel Dissected
Himself
Sun Scarred
Waru: The End
Animal Crossing: The Movie
Rakosuke (voice)
Big Bang Love, Juvenile A
Like a Dragon: Prologue
2003
The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion
Yakuza Demon
Informant in stairwell
The Negotiator
The Man in White
2002
Graveyard of Honor
Restaurant Gunman
Kumamoto Stories
Shangri-La
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Kakihara (voice)
Sabu
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
2001
The Happiness of the Katakuris
The Making Of The Katakuris
Visitor Q
Family 2
Family
Agitator
Shinozaki
2000
The Guys from Paradise
Isola: Multiple Personality Girl
Disheveled man on a cart
Dead or Alive 2: Birds
1996
Peanuts
Fudoh: The New Generation
New Third Gangster II
The Way to Fight
Ambition Without Honor
1995
Osaka Tough Guys
Another Lonely Hitman
Drug Dealer
Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2
Shinjuku Triad Society
The Third Gangster
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