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The Naked Director

Original title: Zenra kantoku
  • TV Series
  • 2019–2021
  • TV-MA
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
7.3K
YOUR RATING
Takayuki Yamada in The Naked Director (2019)
The Naked Director: Season 2 Date Announcement (Latin America Market Subtitled)
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BiographyDrama

Follows the story of Toru Muranishi's unusual and dramatic life filled with big ambitions as well as spectacular setbacks in his attempt to turn Japan's porn industry on its head.Follows the story of Toru Muranishi's unusual and dramatic life filled with big ambitions as well as spectacular setbacks in his attempt to turn Japan's porn industry on its head.Follows the story of Toru Muranishi's unusual and dramatic life filled with big ambitions as well as spectacular setbacks in his attempt to turn Japan's porn industry on its head.

  • Stars
    • Takayuki Yamada
    • Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    • Misato Morita
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Takayuki Yamada
      • Shinnosuke Mitsushima
      • Misato Morita
    • 51User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Episodes16

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    The Naked Director: Season 2 Date Announcement (Latin America Market Subtitled)
    Trailer 0:18
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Date Announcement (Latin America Market Subtitled)
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (French Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:42
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (French Subtitled)
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (French Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:42
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (French Subtitled)
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Date Announcement (Spanish/Spain Subtitled)
    Trailer 0:21
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Date Announcement (Spanish/Spain Subtitled)
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (Spanish/Spain Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:42
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (Spanish/Spain Subtitled)
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (Dutch Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:42
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (Dutch Subtitled)
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (German Subtitled)
    Trailer 1:42
    The Naked Director: Season 2 Official Trailer (German Subtitled)

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    Takayuki Yamada
    Takayuki Yamada
    • Tôru Muranishi
    • 2019–2021
    Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    • Toshi Arai
    • 2019–2021
    Misato Morita
    Misato Morita
    • Megumi Sahara…
    • 2019–2021
    David Blue
    David Blue
    • Toshi Arai
    • 2019–2021
    Tokio Emoto
    Tokio Emoto
    • Kôsuke Mitamura
    • 2019–2021
    Sairi Itô
    • Junko Koseda
    • 2019–2021
    Tetsuji Tamayama
    Tetsuji Tamayama
    • Kenji Kawada
    • 2019–2021
    Jun Kunimura
    Jun Kunimura
    • Iori Furuya
    • 2019–2021
    Takenori Gotô
    • Rugby Gotô
    • 2019–2021
    Lily Franky
    Lily Franky
    • Michirô Takei
    • 2019–2021
    Masatoshi Kihara
    • 2019–2021
    Ami Tomite
    • Naoko Yamamoto
    • 2019–2021
    Pierre Taki
    Pierre Taki
    • Atsushi Wada
    • 2019–2021
    Shôken Kunimoto
    • 2019–2021
    Shô Kasamatsu
    Shô Kasamatsu
    • Ogiwara
    • 2021
    Kôzô Takeda
    • 2019–2021
    Catcher Nakazawa
    • 2019–2021
    Aaron Yamawaki
    • 2021
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews51

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    10mark_joel

    Asian Breaking Bad

    If you loved the rise of Heisenberg's meth empire, you'll definitely enjoy every minute of The Naked Director's antihero, Toru Muranishi. His roller coaster rise to build a name for himself is both inspiring and amazing.
    9pekeskogh

    waiting for the next season!

    I had always thought Japanese series was mostly about action but this really changed my mind, it's a truly unique story with great characters and I basically watched all episodes in a row and felt sad when it was the end of episode 8. That alone says a lot about the story. I really hope there's a second season planned.
    9lynxdt

    A work of art. Absolutely loved it.

    Please watch it with the original, Japanese audio and not the dubbed verison. The story was truly amazing, realistic and captivating. Not a single scene felt rushed or slow, pacing was perfect. The story really captures Japan in the 80s and the porn industry of that era. The story is basically a fight for the market share of the industry despite the government restrictions on uncensored pornography. I don't know how much of this is true and how much is fictitious but one thing that I do know is that this series is extremely entertaining and informative. It is definitely worth a watch.
    10mohammadirfan274

    Perhaps the best netflix show ever made! Too good!

    The naked director is pure entertainment and surprisingly with heart! This show has its own taste unlike the other shows out there on other streaming services! Takayuki is a damn good actor and this time he has proved that he can do any role! Naked director is Too entertaining but yes its hard R bcuz of the sexy scenes! But i m also sure that if u start watching u will love to go on till the end bcuz of its awsome story telling n performances from the actors! Definite watch!
    9mjmiller715

    Phenomenal show, one of the best on Netflix

    The acting, the soundtrack, the Japanese backdrop, and the time period all make for a great show.

    It makes me wish I had a time machine to 80s Japan. Intricate story lines keep me engaged.

    Check it out.

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      According to an interview with the real Toru Muranishi, he mentioned that Takayuki Yamada expressed a high willingness to appear as Muranishi. Yamada had considerable endorsement contracts in Japan, but Muranishi dissuaded him by reminding him, "If you take this role, you may lose your endorsement deals." Yamada said firmly, "It doesn't matter. I'm not a commercial star. I do what I want. Please give me this opportunity. "

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Netflix (United States)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Đạo Diễn Trần Trụi
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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