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Yojiro Takita
Directing

Yojiro Takita

Born 1955-12-04
Toyama, Japan
Department: Directing

Biography

Yojiro Takita (滝田 洋二郎 Takita Yōjirō, born December 4, 1955) is a Japanese filmmaker. His 2008 film Departures (おくりびと Okuribito) won the Best Foreign Language Film at the U.S. 81st Academy Awards, in an upset over the Israeli Animated documentary, Waltz with Bashir. He also won the 2009 Japan Academy Prize for Director of the Year, among other accolades, for the film.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Yojiro Takita

Departures
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Departures

2008
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When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Movie
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When the Last Sword Is Drawn

2003
TMDB3.7
Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til Climax
Movie
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Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til Climax

1986
TMDB3.1
Onmyoji
Movie
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Onmyoji

2001
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Secret
Movie
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Secret

1999
TMDB3.5
The Last Recipe
Movie
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The Last Recipe

2017
TMDB3.5
Sexy Timetrip Ninjas
Movie
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Sexy Timetrip Ninjas

1984
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Onmyoji II
Movie
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Onmyoji II

2003
TMDB3.0
Ashura
Movie
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Ashura

2005
TMDB2.6
Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again
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Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again

1979
TMDB3.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (72 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Silence of SmokeSilence of SmokeDirectorMovie2023
Sakura Guardian in the NorthSakura Guardian in the NorthDirectorMovie2018
The Last RecipeThe Last RecipeDirectorMovie2017
Tenchi: The Samurai AstronomerTenchi: The Samurai AstronomerDirectorMovie2012
Tenchi: The Samurai AstronomerTenchi: The Samurai AstronomerScreenplayMovie2012
Making of "Departures"Making of "Departures"HimselfMovie2009
Making of "Departures"Making of "Departures"DirectorMovie2009
Sanpei the Fisher BoySanpei the Fisher BoyDirectorMovie2009
DeparturesDeparturesDirectorMovie2008
The BatteryThe BatteryDirectorMovie2007
AshuraAshuraDirectorMovie2005
Onmyoji IIOnmyoji IIDirectorMovie2003
Onmyoji IIOnmyoji IIScreenplayMovie2003
When the Last Sword Is DrawnWhen the Last Sword Is DrawnDirectorMovie2003
OnmyojiOnmyojiDirectorMovie2001
Le SecretLe SecretDirectorMovie1999
SecretSecretDirectorMovie1999
The ExamThe ExamDirectorMovie1999
Sharan-Q no enka no hanamichiSharan-Q no enka no hanamichiDirectorMovie1997
The Tropical PeopleThe Tropical PeopleDirectorMovie1994
The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku SharkThe City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku SharkDirectorMovie1993
We Are Not AloneWe Are Not AloneDirectorMovie1993
Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2DirectorMovie1992
Rikon-zuma kaikan onanieSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Let's Go to the HospitalLet's Go to the HospitalDirectorMovie1990
The Yen FamilyThe Yen FamilyDirectorMovie1988
The Half MoonThe Half MoonDirectorMovie1987
Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til ClimaxTime Adventure: 5 Seconds Til ClimaxDirectorMovie1986
Exposed School SwimsuitsExposed School SwimsuitsDirectorMovie1986
Molester's Delivery ServiceMolester's Delivery ServiceDirectorMovie1986
Za mania: Kaikan seitai jikkenZa mania: Kaikan seitai jikkenDirectorMovie1986
No More Comics!No More Comics!DirectorMovie1986
Zetsukin gyaru: Yaruki munmunZetsukin gyaru: Yaruki munmunDirectorMovie1985
Molester's Train: 1 Centimeter From The WallMolester's Train: 1 Centimeter From The WallDirectorMovie1985
Molester's Tour BusMolester's Tour BusDirectorMovie1985
Molester's Train: One Shot on the TrainMolester's Train: One Shot on the TrainDirectorMovie1985
Pink Physical ExaminationPink Physical ExaminationDirectorMovie1985
Molester's Train: Seiko's AssMolester's Train: Seiko's AssDirectorMovie1985
The BondageThe BondageDirectorMovie1984
Molester's School InfirmaryMolester's School InfirmaryDirectorMovie1984
Sexy Timetrip NinjasSexy Timetrip NinjasDirectorMovie1984
High Noon RipperHigh Noon RipperDirectorMovie1984
OL 24 Ji: BishôjoOL 24 Ji: BishôjoDirectorMovie1984
OL 24 Ji: BishôjoOL 24 Ji: BishôjoScreenplayMovie1984
Groper Train: Wedding CapriccioGroper Train: Wedding CapriccioPassenger on trainMovie1984
Groper Train: Wedding CapriccioGroper Train: Wedding CapriccioDirectorMovie1984
Groper Train: Search for the Black PearlGroper Train: Search for the Black PearlDirectorMovie1984
Goodbye BoyGoodbye BoyDirectorMovie1984
Newlywed's Midday AssaultNewlywed's Midday AssaultFirst Assistant DirectorMovie1983
The Serial Rape MurdererThe Serial Rape MurdererDirectorMovie1983
Molester's Train: Momoe's AssMolester's Train: Momoe's AssDirectorMovie1983
Bondage: Angel in WhiteBondage: Angel in WhiteFirst Assistant DirectorMovie1983
Jitsuroku: Chikan kyôshiJitsuroku: Chikan kyôshiAssistant DirectorMovie1983
Molester's Train: Keiko's HipsMolester's Train: Keiko's HipsDirectorMovie1983
Wet KimonoWet KimonoAssistant DirectorMovie1983
The True Story of the ElementThe True Story of the ElementAssistant DirectorMovie1983
Molester's Train: Rumiko's AssMolester's Train: Rumiko's AssDirectorMovie1983
Molester Train: Searching for BeansMolester Train: Searching for BeansDirectorMovie1982
College Girl Business Trip to TukeyFirst Assistant DirectorMovie1982
Groper Train: ContinueGroper Train: ContinueDirectorMovie1982
Molester and the Female TeacherMolester and the Female TeacherDirectorMovie1981
Molester and the Female TeacherMolester and the Female TeacherScreenplayMovie1981
Tattooed Slave WifeTattooed Slave WifeAssistant DirectorMovie1981
Seijo jigoku ezuSeijo jigoku ezuFirst Assistant DirectorMovie1980
Bizarre Rose MakeupAssistant DirectorMovie1979
Shimo-ochiai Yakitori MovieShimo-ochiai Yakitori MovieAssistant DirectorMovie1979
Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once AgainFujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once AgainAssistant DirectorMovie1979
Savaged and RavagedSavaged and RavagedSecond Assistant DirectorMovie1979
Night Visitors: Sex HuntNight Visitors: Sex HuntAssistant DirectorMovie1979
Groper's Last TrainGroper's Last TrainKan'ichiro Ozu, a groperMovie1978
Depaato girl: Kôkotsu sanshimaiDepaato girl: Kôkotsu sanshimaiAssistant DirectorMovie1978
Forbidden Technique to Tie a LadyForbidden Technique to Tie a LadyAssistant DirectorMovie1978