Direction: Yûzô Satô

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Yûzô Satô. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Kaiji: Against All Rules (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 23 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Kaiji: Against All Rules (TV Series) (2011) follows Kaiji Itou as he returns to his grim existence after the incidents at the Starside Hotel. Seized by the Teiai group, to whom he owes a significant amount of money, Kaiji is...

8.0

30 votes

8.0

30 votes

Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji (TV Series)

2007 · Series · 23 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji (TV Series) (2007) follows the story of Itou Kaiji, a seemingly aimless individual known for petty crimes like stealing car emblems and slashing tires. His life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious man in a trench...

7.7

573 votes

7.7

573 votes

One Outs (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 23 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis One Outs (TV Series) (2008) follows the story of Hiromichi Kojima, the top hitter for the Lycaons, who travels to Okinawa to overcome a performance slump. During his stay, he encounters Toua Tokuchi, a formidable pitcher capable of throwing at...

7.3

109 votes

7.3

109 votes

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Mahjong Legend Akagi: The Genius Who Descended Into the Darkness (TV Series) (2005) begins on a tumultuous night as Nangou engages in a high-stakes Mahjong match with local yakuza members. His luck turns sour, and he faces the grim prospect...

7.1

68 votes

7.1

68 votes

Exception (TV Miniseries)

2022 · Series · 28 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô · Otsuichi

Synopsis Exception (TV Miniseries) (2022) is set in a far-off future where humanity has abandoned Earth and ventured into another galaxy. A sophisticated group of spacecraft reaches a planet slated for terraforming. Each team member is produced using a cutting-edge biological...

6.4

192 votes

6.4

192 votes

Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge

2013 · Movie · 96 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Hunter × Hunter: Phantom Rouge (2013) follows Kurapika as he encounters a young boy resembling his old friend, Pyro. The boy, however, possesses an enigmatic ability to steal Kurapika's eyes. Gon, Leorio, and Killua vow to assist Kurapika in retrieving...

5.6

157 votes

5.6

157 votes

Magical Warfare (TV Series)

2014 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Magical Warfare (TV Series) (2014) follows the journey of Nanase Takeshi, an ordinary high school student whose life takes a dramatic turn when he crosses paths with Aiba Miu, a mysterious girl from a realm of chaos. This encounter thrusts...

5.6

24 votes

5.6

24 votes

Ironman (Iron Man) (TV Series)

2010 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Takeshi Koike · Yûzô Satô · Migmi · Naomi Nakayama

Synopsis Ironman (Iron Man) (TV Series) (2010) follows the journey of Tony Stark, a brilliant physicist and engineer who serves as the CEO of a prominent arms manufacturing corporation. During a mission on a battlefield, Stark is gravely injured by his...

5.5

169 votes

5.5

169 votes

Bio Hunter (Biohunter)

1995 · Movie · 60 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Bio Hunter (Biohunter) (1995) follows the gripping journey of two dedicated scientists who unexpectedly find themselves in a battle against an otherworldly entity. This supernatural force has infiltrated one of their bodies, posing an imminent threat to their existence and...

4.6

70 votes

4.6

70 votes

Pita-Ten (TV Series)

2002 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Toshifumi Kawase · Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Pita-Ten (TV Series) (2002) follows the adventures of Kotaro, a young boy who has lost his mother. One day, he encounters Misha, a pink-haired apprentice angel. Alongside Ten-chan and Koboshi, they find themselves in a variety of peculiar and often...

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Marvel Future Avengers (TV Series)

2017 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Marvel Future Avengers (TV Series) (2017) chronicles the journey of Makoto, a young boy who acquires extraordinary abilities as a result of a sinister genetic manipulation experiment. Alongside other young individuals who have also gained powers, Makoto joins the Avengers...

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Trillion Game

2024 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Trillion Game (2024) is a captivating TV series set to air from 2024 to 2025, consisting of 26 episodes. The story revolves around two contrasting individuals, Haru and Gaku, who join forces with a shared ambition to amass a trillion...

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Police in a Pod (TV Series)

2022 · Series · 23 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Police in a Pod (TV Series) (2022) follows the journey of Kawai, a dedicated female police officer who finds herself at a crossroads in her career. With a resignation letter in hand, her perspective shifts dramatically when she encounters the...

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Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Transformers: Power of the Primes (TV Miniseries) (2018) delves into a tumultuous era for the Transformers following the demise of Optimus Prime. Megatronus seizes the Enigma of Combination and the Matrix of Leadership, setting his sights on the Requiem Blaster...

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The Genes of AI

2023 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis The Genes of AI (2023) is a 12-episode TV series set in a near-future world where approximately 10% of the population consists of "humanoids"—robotic artificial life forms that closely resemble humans. These humanoids are seamlessly integrated into society, but they...

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Direction Yûzô Satô

Synopsis Transformers: Titans Return (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows the Autobots and Decepticons as they maintain a fragile peace after the devastating Combiner Wars. However, their tranquility is shattered when a new, yet ancient, threat emerges, putting all of Cybertron in jeopardy....

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