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Known For
Credits
Crew Credits
Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity (2026)
Episode crew as Director
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x19: Koto and Kiki (Jun 21, 2026)
- Episode 1x18: Someone Special (Jun 14, 2026)
- Episode 1x14: The Truth of the Universe (May 17, 2026)
Super Sentai (1975)
Episode crew as Director
(272 episodes)
- Episode 49x36: Get Ready, Rival! What is Youth!? (Oct 26, 2025)
- Episode 49x35: Transform!! You Too Can Become Younger (Oct 19, 2025)
- Episode 49x28: Dancing With Love! This is the・AI (Aug 31, 2025)
- Episode 49x27: Win the Battle! Get Rich Quick! (Aug 24, 2025)
- Episode 49x19: WhiteBurn with Two Hearts! (Jun 29, 2025)
- Episode 49x18: Mystery GP! The Detective Is in the Village (Jun 22, 2025)
- Episode 49x17: Shine Brightly! No.1 Sports Day! (Jun 15, 2025)
- Episode 49x06: The Final Battle! The Great Adventure of Tokonatsu Castle (Mar 30, 2025)
- Episode 49x05: Recover Your Soul! Don't Let Your Troubles Get in the Way (Mar 23, 2025)
- Episode 48x36: The Road to Dreams (Nov 10, 2024)
- Episode 48x35: Blue Champion (Oct 27, 2024)
- Episode 48x34: Cars That Carry Dreams (Oct 20, 2024)
- Episode 48x29: Spy and Family (Sep 15, 2024)
- Episode 48x28: Switch Off the Light (Sep 8, 2024)
- Episode 48x14: Cool and Wild (Jun 2, 2024)
- Episode 48x13: Betrayal Procurement (May 26, 2024)
- Episode 48x12: Explosive Engine (May 19, 2024)
- Episode 48x05: The Police Will Not Falter (Mar 31, 2024)
- Episode 48x04: A Voice Calling for a Hero (Mar 24, 2024)
- Episode 46x42: Off-Putting Family (Dec 25, 2022)
- Episode 46x41: Santa Struggling (Dec 18, 2022)
- Episode 46x23: Dog Becomes a Dog (Aug 7, 2022)
- Episode 46x22: Hellish Road of Manga (Jul 31, 2022)
- Episode 46x15: Welcome Back Taro (Jun 12, 2022)
- Episode 46x14: Substitute Jiro (Jun 5, 2022)
- Episode 46x13: Goodbye Taro (May 29, 2022)
- Episode 46x06: Short-Lived Pheasant (Apr 10, 2022)
- Episode 46x05: Holed Up Dog (Apr 3, 2022)
- Episode 45x40: Rescue My Father, One Chance! (Dec 19, 2021)
- Episode 45x39: Infinite Happy Birthdays! (Dec 12, 2021)
- Episode 45x38: Your Ancestors! Great Spirit World (Dec 5, 2021)
- Episode 45x31: Full Combination! New Release! (Oct 10, 2021)
- Episode 45x30: Is the Machine Next Door Persimmon-Eating Destruction?!! (Oct 3, 2021)
- Episode 45x23: Three Great Combos, The Biggest Battle on Earth! (Aug 15, 2021)
- Episode 45x22: Let's Have a Bullfighting Party! (Aug 8, 2021)
- Episode 44x43: Dirty Hero (Feb 14, 2021)
- Episode 44x42: Battle Without Honor (Feb 7, 2021)
- Episode 44x29: Illusionary Atamald (Oct 25, 2020)
- Episode 44x28: Crying Shiguru (Oct 18, 2020)
- Episode 44x27: Runner in a Big Pinch (Oct 11, 2020)
- Episode 44x18: Darkness (Aug 9, 2020)
- Episode 44x17: The Mansion's Rare Stone (Aug 2, 2020)
- Episode 44x12: Wonderdrill's Nice Guy (Jun 28, 2020)
- Episode 44x11: Time is Looping (Jun 21, 2020)
- Episode 44x06: Waiting As My Teammate Turns Five (Apr 12, 2020)
- Episode 44x05: Exceeded by Shovellow! (Apr 5, 2020)
- Episode 43x24: The Karate Dojo of Love (Sep 1, 2019)
- Episode 43x23: The Phantom Ryusoul (Aug 25, 2019)
- Episode 43x14: The Golden Knight (Jun 23, 2019)
- Episode 43x13: Ryusoul Tribe Prime Minister!? (Jun 9, 2019)
- Episode 43x06: Counterattack!! Tankjou (Apr 21, 2019)
- Episode 43x05: Hell's Guard Dog (Apr 14, 2019)
- Episode 42x48: The Real Face Under The Mask (Jan 20, 2019)
- Episode 42x47: What I Can Do Now (Jan 13, 2019)
- Episode 42x40: I Can't Stop Worrying (Nov 18, 2018)
- Episode 42x32: Challenge to a Duel (Sep 16, 2018)
- Episode 42x31: Surrendering Ganglar (Sep 9, 2018)
- Episode 42x23: Status Gold (Jul 15, 2018)
- Episode 42x22: Love in Life (Jul 8, 2018)
- Episode 42x17: Secret Feeling (Jun 3, 2018)
- Episode 42x16: Because You're A Friend (May 27, 2018)
- Episode 39x45: Shinobi 45: Three Generations of Fathers and Sons! All Ninjas Gathered (Jan 24, 2016)
- Episode 39x44: Shinobi 44: The Final Battle! The Ordeals of the Last Ninja (Jan 17, 2016)
- Episode 39x38: Shinobi 38: The Witch Girl Loves Yakumo? (Nov 22, 2015)
- Episode 39x37: Shinobi 37: Shuriken Legend ~The Road to Last Ninja~ (Nov 15, 2015)
- Episode 39x30: Shinobi 30: Targeted Ninja School! (Sep 20, 2015)
- Episode 39x29: Shinobi 29: Definitive Edition Ninja Sugoroku! (Sep 13, 2015)
- Episode 39x21: Shinobi 21: Burn! Ninja Baseball of Dreams (Jul 19, 2015)
- Episode 39x20: Shinobi 20: The Chozetsu! Lion Ha-Oh (Jul 12, 2015)
- Episode 39x06: Shinobi 6: Tengu Spirited Away (Apr 5, 2015)
- Episode 39x05: Shinobi 5: Space Ninja UFOmaru! (Mar 22, 2015)
- Episode 38x45: Station 45: Home After You're Gone (Jan 25, 2015)
- Episode 38x44: Station 44: To Subarugahama (Jan 18, 2015)
- Episode 38x30: Station 30: The Birthday Celebration (Sep 28, 2014)
- Episode 38x29: Station 29: Linkup Point with the Oncoming Train (Sep 21, 2014)
- Episode 38x22: Station 22: Birth of the Empress (Jul 27, 2014)
- Episode 38x21: Station 21: The Bride is on the Run (Jul 20, 2014)
- Episode 38x16: Station 16: The Dangerous Special Train (Jun 8, 2014)
- Episode 38x15: Station 15: The Thing In Your Heart (Jun 1, 2014)
- Episode 38x10: Station 10: Tokatti Dies at Sunset (Apr 27, 2014)
- Episode 38x09: Station 9: Feelings Are a One-Way Ticket (Apr 20, 2014)
- Episode 38x04: Station 4: Be Careful Not to Forget Anything (Mar 9, 2014)
- Episode 38x03: Station 3: Desperate Once Convinced (Mar 2, 2014)
- Episode 37x44: Brave 44: Chaos Smiles! The Countdown of Destruction (Jan 12, 2014)
- Episode 37x43: Brave 43: Sword of Spirit! Howling Straizer (Jan 5, 2014)
- Episode 37x33: Brave 33: Maximum! I Will Protect the Lady! (Oct 13, 2013)
- Episode 37x32: Brave 32: Victory! The Sports Game (Oct 6, 2013)
- Episode 37x24: Brave 24: Burn! The Seven Kyoryugers (Aug 4, 2013)
- Episode 37x23: Brave 23: Stand! Bakuretsu Kyoryuzin (Jul 28, 2013)
- Episode 37x10: Brave 10: Thunder! Gold Revival (Apr 21, 2013)
- Episode 37x09: Brave 9: So Strong! Pteraidenoh (Apr 14, 2013)
- Episode 36x47: Reset and Backup (Jan 20, 2013)
- Episode 36x46: The New Fusion and Overheated Rampage! (Jan 13, 2013)
- Episode 36x45: Happy New Year! A Small Formidable Enemy Returns (Jan 6, 2013)
- Episode 36x38: Live! Ace Deathmatch (Nov 11, 2012)
- Episode 36x37: The Black and White Brides (Nov 4, 2012)
- Episode 36x32: Friendship Tag with Gavan! (2) (Sep 30, 2012)
- Episode 36x31: Space Sheriff Gavan Arrives! (1) (Sep 23, 2012)
- Episode 36x22: The Beautiful Avatar: Escape (Jul 22, 2012)
- Episode 36x21: Farewell, Blue Buster! (Jul 15, 2012)
- Episode 36x07: Bad Maintenance on Ace?! (Apr 8, 2012)
- Episode 36x06: Combine! Go-Buster-Oh (Apr 1, 2012)
- Episode 35x48: The Fated Showdown (Jan 29, 2012)
- Episode 35x47: The Limits of Betrayal (Jan 22, 2012)
- Episode 35x45: The Confused Ninja (Jan 8, 2012)
- Episode 35x38: The Power to Seize Dreams (Nov 13, 2011)
- Episode 35x37: The Strongest Fighting Machine (Nov 6, 2011)
- Episode 35x30: Just a Lone Friend's Soul (Sep 18, 2011)
- Episode 35x29: The Abare Quick-Changing New Combination (Sep 11, 2011)
- Episode 35x04: What are Friends For? (Mar 6, 2011)
- Episode 35x03: Changing Courage into Magic (Feb 27, 2011)
- Episode 34x48: Epic 48: The Fighting Gosei Power (Jan 23, 2011)
- Episode 34x47: Epic 47: The Trap of the Earth Salvation Plan (Jan 16, 2011)
- Episode 34x46: Epic 46: Gosei Knight is Targeted (Jan 9, 2011)
- Episode 34x40: Epic 40: Strong Alata (Nov 21, 2010)
- Episode 34x39: Epic 39: Epic Zero (Nov 14, 2010)
- Episode 34x34: Epic 34: Gosei Knight Justice (Oct 10, 2010)
- Episode 34x33: Epic 33: The Dreadful Matrintis Empire (Oct 3, 2010)
- Episode 34x08: Epic 8: Gosei Power, Out of Control (Apr 4, 2010)
- Episode 34x07: Epic 7: Protect the Land! (Mar 28, 2010)
- Episode 33x41: Act 41: The Sent Words (Dec 6, 2009)
- Episode 33x40: Act 40: The Honorable Leader Heads to the Front Lines (Nov 29, 2009)
- Episode 33x24: Act 24: The True Samurai Combination (Aug 9, 2009)
- Episode 33x23: Act 23: The Rampaging Gedoushu (Aug 2, 2009)
- Episode 33x16: Act 16: The Power of the Kuroko (May 31, 2009)
- Episode 33x15: Act 15: The Imposter and Real Deal's Arrest (May 24, 2009)
- Episode 33x10: Act 10: The Great Sky Combination (Apr 19, 2009)
- Episode 33x09: Act 9: The Tiger's Rebellion (Apr 12, 2009)
- Episode 32x50: Grand Prix 50: Road of Justice (Feb 8, 2009)
- Episode 32x49: Grand Prix 49: Last Battle (Feb 1, 2009)
- Episode 32x44: Grand Prix 44: Protect the Holy Night (Dec 21, 2008)
- Episode 32x43: Grand Prix 43: Year-End Cleaning (Dec 14, 2008)
- Episode 32x32: Grand Prix 32: Find the Treasure (Sep 28, 2008)
- Episode 32x31: Grand Prix 31: Idol Debut (Sep 21, 2008)
- Episode 32x24: Grand Prix 24: First Smile (Aug 3, 2008)
- Episode 32x23: Grand Prix 23: Berserk Hirameki (Jul 27, 2008)
- Episode 32x18: Grand Prix 18: Commoner Hero (Jun 15, 2008)
- Episode 32x17: Grand Prix 17: Wings of Justice (Jun 8, 2008)
- Episode 32x10: Grand Prix 10: Depart, Alright (Apr 20, 2008)
- Episode 32x09: Grand Prix 9: There Will Be a Tomorrow (Apr 13, 2008)
- Episode 32x02: Grand Prix 2: Reckless Fellows (Feb 24, 2008)
- Episode 32x01: Grand Prix 1: Allies of Justice (Feb 17, 2008)
- Episode 31x32: Lesson 32: Zowangi-Zowango! The Gathering, Beast Origin Village (Oct 7, 2007)
- Episode 31x31: Lesson 31: We Muni-Muni! (Sep 30, 2007)
- Episode 31x24: Lesson 24: Garu-Garu! What!? My Younger Brother!? (Aug 12, 2007)
- Episode 31x23: Lesson 23: Gure-Gure! Sukeban Captain (Aug 5, 2007)
- Episode 31x18: Lesson 18: Sharkin-Kin! The Body is Strong (Jun 24, 2007)
- Episode 31x17: Lesson 17: Goro-Goro! Teacher and Student Love (Jun 10, 2007)
- Episode 31x04: Lesson 4: Zowa-Zowa! The Five Venom Fists (Mar 11, 2007)
- Episode 30x34: Task. 34: The Distant Memories (Oct 22, 2006)
- Episode 30x33: Task. 33: The Sun of Lemuria (Oct 15, 2006)
- Episode 30x22: Task. 22: The Ring of Solomon (Jul 30, 2006)
- Episode 30x21: Task. 21: The Mallet of Uchide (Jul 23, 2006)
- Episode 30x16: Task. 16: The Water Crystal (Jun 4, 2006)
- Episode 30x15: Task. 15: The Water Metropolis (May 28, 2006)
- Episode S29 Special: Mahou Sentai Magiranger vs. Dekaranger (Mar 10, 2006)
- Episode 29x49: Final Stage: Return to Legends (Feb 12, 2006)
- Episode 29x48: Stage 48: Decisive Battle (Feb 5, 2006)
- Episode 29x47: Stage 47: The Magic Cast By You (Jan 29, 2006)
- Episode 29x41: Stage 41: The Teacher's Teacher (Dec 11, 2005)
- Episode S29 Special: Mahou Sentai Magiranger: Revealed! The Gold Grip Phone's Super Magic (Dec 1, 2005)
- Episode 29x28: Stage 28: Eternally... (Sep 11, 2005)
- Episode 29x27: Stage 27: Our Bonds (Sep 4, 2005)
- Episode 29x22: Stage 22: A Date in Kyoto? (Jul 24, 2005)
- Episode 29x21: Stage 21: Let's Go on the Magic Express (Jul 17, 2005)
- Episode 29x14: Stage 14: Burn, Punch (May 15, 2005)
- Episode 29x13: Stage 13: If I Were Mother (May 8, 2005)
- Episode 29x08: Stage 8: You're Just the Heroine (Apr 3, 2005)
- Episode 29x07: Stage 7: Into the Dream (Mar 27, 2005)
- Episode 29x02: Stage 2: Bring Out the Courage (Feb 20, 2005)
- Episode 29x01: Stage 1: The Morning of Departure (Feb 13, 2005)
- Episode 28x37: Hard Boiled License (Oct 31, 2004)
- Episode 28x36: Mother Universe (Oct 24, 2004)
- Episode S28 Special: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger the Movie: Full Blast Action (Sep 11, 2004)
- Episode 28x17: Twin Cam Angel (Jun 6, 2004)
- Episode 28x16: Giant Destroyer (May 30, 2004)
- Episode 28x15: Android Girl (May 23, 2004)
- Episode 28x08: Rainbow Vision (Apr 4, 2004)
- Episode 28x07: Silent Telepathy (Mar 28, 2004)
- Episode 28x02: Robo Impact (Feb 22, 2004)
- Episode 28x01: Fireball Newcomer (Feb 15, 2004)
- Episode S27 Special: Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger vs. Hurricaneger (Mar 12, 2004)
- Episode 27x30: Ultimate Evil! Abarevolian Formation (Sep 21, 2003)
- Episode 27x29: The Selfish Disciple, Abare Contest (Sep 14, 2003)
- Episode 27x24: Abare Schoolgirls! Unbelie~vable (Aug 10, 2003)
- Episode 27x23: Abare EM Wave Dogyuun! (Aug 3, 2003)
- Episode 27x20: KillerOh, The Abare Beginning! (Jul 13, 2003)
- Episode 27x19: Greetings, Abare Amigo (Jun 29, 2003)
- Episode 27x13: The Abare Hand Topknot! (May 11, 2003)
- Episode 27x12: The Abare Saw Cuts Through Kyoto! (May 4, 2003)
- Episode 27x06: Abare Idol Aged Daughter (Mar 23, 2003)
- Episode 27x05: Abare Cure! Bubububuum! (Mar 16, 2003)
- Episode S26 Special: Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger Degozaru! Shushuuto 20th Anniversary (May 21, 2023)
- Episode 26x01: Scroll 1: Wind and Ninjas (Feb 17, 2002)
- Episode 25x30: Quest 30: The Full Moon Kills the Wolf! (Sep 16, 2001)
- Episode 25x29: Quest 29: The Deer Heals (Sep 9, 2001)
- Episode 25x24: Quest 24: The Silver Wolf Flashes!! (Aug 5, 2001)
- Episode 25x23: Quest 23: Rouki Dies!? (Jul 29, 2001)
- Episode 25x18: Quest 18: The Demon Beast Armament!! (Jun 24, 2001)
- Episode 25x17: Quest 17: The Elephant Vanishes... (Jun 10, 2001)
- Episode 25x12: Quest 12: Which is the Real One!? (May 6, 2001)
- Episode 25x11: Quest 11: Father Comes to Tokyo (Apr 29, 2001)
- Episode 25x04: Quest 04: The Two Who Never Give Up!! (Mar 11, 2001)
- Episode 25x03: Quest 03: The Eagle Vanishes!! (Mar 4, 2001)
- Episode 23x46: The Flame-Throwing Firefighter Robo (Jan 9, 2000)
- Episode 23x45: The Year's First Dream is a Psyma Melody (Jan 2, 2000)
- Episode 23x40: Zero Seconds to Base Destruction (Nov 28, 1999)
- Episode 23x39: Break the Infinity Chain! (Nov 21, 1999)
- Episode 23x34: Death, Else Destruction (Oct 17, 1999)
- Episode 23x33: An Innocent Psyma Warrior (Oct 10, 1999)
- Episode 23x22: The Dark King's Last Decisive Battle! (Jul 25, 1999)
- Episode 23x21: The New 6th Soldier! (Jul 18, 1999)
- Episode S23 Special: Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive: Sudden Shock! A New Warrior (Jul 9, 1999)
- Episode 23x10: Proud Yellow (Apr 25, 1999)
- Episode 23x09: Stolen Powers (Apr 18, 1999)
- Episode 23x04: Flower Petals In Abnormal Weather (Mar 14, 1999)
- Episode 23x03: Explosive Bonds! (Mar 7, 1999)
- Episode 20x48: Forever Traffic Safety!! (Feb 7, 1997)
- Episode 20x47: Hit and Break!? The Death-Defying Space Drive (Jan 31, 1997)
- Episode 20x46: Suddenly Ineffective!? Transformation Power (Jan 24, 1997)
- Episode 20x40: Naniwhatever Anyway, A Scramble Intersection Robo!? (Nov 29, 1996)
- Episode 20x39: I Love Roads!! The Space Pet (Nov 22, 1996)
- Episode 20x31: It's a Full Model Change! VRV Robo (Sep 27, 1996)
- Episode 20x30: A Shocking Debut! Working Cars!! (Sep 20, 1996)
- Episode 20x25: The Mysterious Intruding Girl! (Aug 16, 1996)
- Episode 20x24: Urgent Launch?! New Leader (Aug 9, 1996)
- Episode 20x19: The Hit-And-Run Girl In Love! (Jul 5, 1996)
- Episode 20x18: A Lying Heart Under Adjustment (Jun 28, 1996)
- Episode 20x13: Dispatch!! The Proud Emergency Vehicle (May 24, 1996)
- Episode 20x12: The Signalman Who Came From Space (May 17, 1996)
- Episode 20x11: The Overweight of Fury (May 10, 1996)
- Episode 20x06: We Are... One-Way Traffic (Apr 5, 1996)
- Episode 20x05: Racing Formation, Up Ahead! (Mar 29, 1996)
- Episode 18x51: Hero Elimination (Feb 10, 1995)
- Episode 18x50: Special Selection!! The Youkai Inn (Feb 3, 1995)
- Episode 18x49: Suddenly!! Poor (Jan 27, 1995)
- Episode 18x44: The Wound-Filled Great Reversal (Dec 16, 1994)
- Episode 18x43: The Last Day of the Three God Generals (Dec 9, 1994)
- Episode 18x36: The Hooligan Ninja!! (Oct 21, 1994)
- Episode 18x35: The Three Punishment Sisters (Oct 14, 1994)
- Episode 18x32: Don't Lick Me, Face Thief (Sep 23, 1994)
- Episode S18 Special: Super Sentai World (Aug 6, 1994)
- Episode 18x24: Ah, It's All Over (Jul 29, 1994)
- Episode 18x23: Blitzkrieg!! The Strange White Bird (Jul 22, 1994)
- Episode 18x18: Hello, Mushroom-kun (Jun 17, 1994)
- Episode 18x17: The Demon Sword and Underwear!! (Jun 10, 1995)
- Episode 18x08: The Bakeneko's Shop!! (Apr 8, 1994)
- Episode 18x07: The Huge One (Apr 1, 1994)
- Episode 17x44: Touching!! You Cry Too (Dec 24, 1993)
- Episode 17x43: Forbidden Past is Revealed (Dec 17, 1993)
- Episode 17x35: New Secret Art, The Dance of Spiders (Oct 22, 1993)
- Episode 17x33: An Idol's First Experience (Oct 8, 1993)
- Episode 17x27: It's the Final Punch (Aug 27, 1993)
- Episode 17x26: A Bad, Bad, Bad Guy (Aug 20, 1993)
- Episode 17x18: The Secret Byakko-chan (Jun 25, 1993)
- Episode 17x17: The New Hero Has Arrived (Jun 18, 1993)
- Episode 17x08: Father!! (Apr 16, 1993)
- Episode 17x07: Traitor! (Apr 9, 1993)
- Episode 16x48: The Son from Darkness (Jan 29, 1993)
- Episode 16x47: Break In! The Final Deciding Battle (Jan 22, 1993)
- Episode 16x33: Teach Me! The Jewel of Bravery (Oct 9, 1992)
- Episode 16x32: Geki! Slash Your Tears (Oct 2, 1992)
- Episode 16x12: Papa's a Vampire!? (May 15, 1992)
- Episode 16x11: My Master! (May 8, 1992)
- Episode S33 Special: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: The Light Samurai's Surprise Transformation (Nov 17, 2019)
- Episode S32 Special: Engine Sentai Go-Onger: 10 Years Grand Prix (Aug 8, 2018)
- Episode S38 Special: Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie (Jan 17, 2015)
- Episode S26 Special: Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger: 10 YEARS AFTER (Aug 9, 2013)
- Episode S35 Special: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship (Aug 6, 2011)
- Episode S34 Special: Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs. Shinkenger: Epic on Ginmaku (Jan 22, 2011)
- Episode S34 Special: Tensou Sentai Goseiger: Epic on the Movie (Aug 7, 2010)
- Episode S30 Special: GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (Mar 9, 2007)
Kamen Rider Series (1971)
Episode crew as Director
(5 episodes)
- Episode 34x15: Seize the Happy! Shine Bright Gotchalibur! (Dec 17, 2023)
- Episode 34x14: Chomping Rex! Dangerous X (Dec 10, 2023)
- Episode 34x13: Take It Back! Friendship × Forever! (Dec 3, 2023)
- Episode 34x06: Super A-Class ☆ Twisted Star (Oct 8, 2023)
- Episode 34x05: Burn! Ring! Wrestler G! (Oct 1, 2023)


