
Takashi Miike
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- August 24, 1960
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Untitled Kyoto Project
Untitled Kyoto Project TBA
Director, Idea

Ririka of the Star TBA
Actor

Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo 2026
Director

Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki 2026
Director

Chain Reactions 2025
as Self

Sham 2025
Director

Blazing Fists 2025
Director

New Abarenbō Shōgun 2025
Director

Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor 2024
as Himself

Lumberjack the Monster 2023
Director

The Mole Song: Final 2021
Director

The Great Yokai War: Guardians 2021
Director

Police × Heroine Lovepatrina! Movie Version ~Challenge from a Phantom Thief! Let's Arrest with Love and a Pat!~ 2021
Director

Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! ~We've Become a Movie~ 2020
Director

That Moment, My Heart Cried 2019
Director

First Love 2019
Director

Laplace's Witch 2018
Director

Cult of Terror 2017
as Self - Filmmaker

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1 2017
Director

Blade of the Immortal 2017
Director

Idol × Warrior: Miracle Tunes! Pilot 2017
Director

The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio 2016
Director

Terra Formars 2016
Director

Yakuza Apocalypse 2015
Director

The Lion Standing in the Wind 2015
Director

As the Gods Will 2014
Director

Over Your Dead Body 2014
Director

The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji 2013
Director

Blue Planet Brothers 2013
Director

Ichi the Killer - Behind the Scenes 2013
as Self

Ichi the Killer - Making Of 2013
as Self

An Interview with Shinya Tsukamoto 2013
as Self

An Interview with Alien Sun 2013
as Self

An Interview with Takashi Miike 2013
as Self

Shield of Straw 2013
Director

Lesson of the Evil 2012
Director, Screenplay

Lesson of the Evil: Prologue 2012
Producer

For Love's Sake 2012
Director

Ace Attorney 2012
as Member of courtroom gallery, Director

Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai 2011
Director

Ninja Kids!!! 2011
Director

Japanese Cinema: New Territories 2011
as Self

13 Assassins 2010
Director

Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City 2010
Director

Crows Zero II 2009
Director

Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza 2009
as Himself

Yatterman 2009
Director

God's Puzzle 2008
Director

Zatoichi Live 2008
Director, Writer

Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot 2008
Director
- Making Of: “The Spirit of the Miike Crew Lingers in Yudamura”
Making Of: “The Spirit of the Miike Crew Lingers in Yudamura” 2008
as Self

Eli on Ichi 2007
as Self

Crows Zero 2007
Director

Detective Story 2007
Director

Sukiyaki Western Django 2007
Director, Writer

Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2007
Director

Pledge To Peace 2007
Director, Editor

Animal Crossing: The Movie 2006
as Rakosuke (voice)

Waru: The End 2006
Director

Sun Scarred 2006
Director

Hostel Dissected 2006
as Self

Like a Dragon: Prologue 2006
Executive Producer, Director

Imprint 2006
Director

Waru 2006
Director

Big Bang Love, Juvenile A 2006
Director

Hostel 2006
as Miike Takashi

Young Thugs: Malaysian Tiger 2005
Actor

The Great Yokai War 2005
Director, Screenplay

Live Golden Years Thanks 0201 at BUDOKAN 2005
Director

Arthouse Ultraman 2005
Director

Demon Pond 2005
Director

Neighbour No. 13 2005
as Kaneda

Katanas, yakuzas y cintas de video 2004
as (archive footage)

Otakus in Love 2004
Actor

Izo 2004
Director

Three... Extremes 2004
Director

Making of Zebraman 2004
Actor, Director

Part-Time Detective 2 2004
Director

Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell! 2004
as Self

Zebraman 2004
Director

Yakuza Detective 2003
Actor

One Missed Call 2003
Director

The Making Of One Missed Call 2003
Actor

The Negotiator 2003
Director

Last Life in the Universe 2003
as Yakuza

Gozu 2003
Director

Yakuza Demon 2003
as Informant in stairwell, Director

Most Dangerous Deka Matsuri 2003
Actor

The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion 2003
Director

The Man in White 2003
Director

Part-Time Detective 2002
Director

Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero 2002
as Kakihara (voice)

Deadly Outlaw: Rekka 2002
Director

Shangri-La 2002
Director

Kumamoto Stories 2002
Director

Graveyard of Honor 2002
as Restaurant Gunman, Director

Sabu 2002
Director

The Happiness of the Katakuris 2002
Director

Dead or Alive: Final 2002
Director
- DOA Final: Original Making-of Featurette
DOA Final: Original Making-of Featurette 2002
Actor

Ichi the Killer 2001
Director

The Making Of The Katakuris 2001
Actor

Agitator 2001
as Shinozaki, Director

Family 2 2001
Director

The Security Woman Affair 2001
Actor

The Guys from Paradise 2001
Director

Visitor Q 2001
Director

Family 2001
Director, Director of Photography

Dead or Alive 2: Birds 2000
Director

The City of Lost Souls 2000
Director
- Making of Gemini
Making of Gemini 2000
Producer, Director

Audition 2000
Director
- DOA 2: Original Making-Of Featurette
DOA 2: Original Making-Of Featurette 2000
Actor

Isola: Multiple Personality Girl 2000
as Disheveled man on a cart

Dead or Alive 1999
Director
- N-Girls Vs Vampire
N-Girls Vs Vampire 1999
Director

White-Collar Worker Kintaro 1999
Director

Silver 1999
Director

Ley Lines 1999
Director

Young Thugs: Nostalgia 1998
Director

Golden Wolf: Resurrection 2 1998
Actor

Blues Harp 1998
Director

Andromedia 1998
Director

The Bird People in China 1998
Director

Full Metal Yakuza 1997
Director

Rainy Dog 1997
Director

Young Thugs: Innocent Blood 1997
Actor, Director
- Ambition Without Honor 2
Ambition Without Honor 2 1997
Director

Fudoh: The New Generation 1996
Director

The Way to Fight 1996
Actor, Director

Peanuts 1996
Director

Ambition Without Honor 1996
Director

New Third Gangster II 1996
Director

New Third Gangster 1996
Director

The King of Minami: City of Desire 1995
Producer

Shinjuku Triad Society 1995
Director

The King of Minami: The Special Movie 1995
Producer
- Another Lonely Hitman
Another Lonely Hitman 1995
as Drug Dealer

Osaka Tough Guys 1995
Director

Bodyguard Kiba: Combat Apocalypse 2 1995
Director

The Third Gangster 1995
Director

Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of Carnage 1994
Director

Shinjuku Outlaw 1994
Director

Kyouju Luger P08 1994
Actor

We're No Angels 2 1993
Director

We're No Angels 1993
Director

Bodyguard Kiba 1993
Director

A Human Murder Weapon 1992
Director

Confinement Escape 1992
Associate Producer
- Last Run: 100 Million Yen's Worth of Love and Betrayal
Last Run: 100 Million Yen's Worth of Love and Betrayal 1991
Director

Lady Hunter: Prelude to Murder 1991
Director

Shimanto River 1991
First Assistant Director

Eyecatch Junction 1991
Director

Ronin-gai 1990
Assistant Director

Peesuke: Gatapishi story 1990
Assistant Director

Saga of the Phoenix 1989
Assistant Director

Black Rain 1989
as Factory Worker, Assistant Director

The Peacock King 1988
Assistant Director

Tomorrow 1988
Assistant Director

墓場から生きかえった男 1988
Assistant Director

This Story of Love 1987
Assistant Director

Zegen 1987
Assistant Director
Credits from TMDB.