Direction: Kenji Nakamura

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


Mononoke (TV Series)

2007 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Nakamura · Kouhei Hatano · Masayuki Matsumoto · Nama Uchiyama

Synopsis Mononoke (TV Series) (2007) is a captivating spin-off from the Bakeneko storyline within the Ayakashi - Japanese Classic Horror series. Set in feudal Japan, this 12-episode series revolves around the enigmatic Medicine Seller, who confronts a myriad of spirits, or...

7.5

180 votes

7.5

180 votes

Sky Swing (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Nakamura · Hidehito Ueda · Hiroyuki Kakudou · Kimitoshi Chioka

Synopsis Sky Swing (TV Series) (2009) follows the unique journey of Irabu Ichiro, a psychiatrist operating in a vibrant, alternate Tokyo. Patients seek his counsel for their troubles, but they often find his methods baffling. Ichiro's unconventional approach includes wearing a...

7.0

36 votes

7.0

36 votes

Tsuritama (TV Series)

2012 · Series · 22 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Nakamura

Synopsis Tsuritama (TV Series) (2012) is a captivating anime that unfolds in the picturesque setting of Enoshima. The story revolves around Yuki, a high school student who struggles with social interactions due to his exceptionally poor communication skills. His life takes...

7.0

51 votes

7.0

51 votes

Kemonozume (TV Series)

2006 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Masaaki Yuasa · Akitoshi Yokoyama · Atsushi Takahashi · Hiroyuki Tanaka

Synopsis Kemonozume (TV Series) (2006) is a 13-episode anime series that delves into a world where a species of flesh-eating monsters, known as the Shokujinki, pose a significant threat. The Kifuuken, an elite squad of beast hunters, are tasked with eradicating...

6.9

217 votes

6.9

217 votes

Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (TV Series)

2006 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Hidehiko Kadota · Tetsuo Imazawa · Kenji Nakamura · Kouzou Nagayama

Synopsis Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (TV Series) (2006) is an anthology series that presents three chilling tales rooted in Japanese folklore. The first episode, "Yotsuya Kaidan," revolves around a wife's quest for vengeance after her husband's betrayal, even from beyond the...

6.8

143 votes

6.8

143 votes

Gatchaman Crowds (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 22 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Nakamura

6.5

35 votes

6.5

35 votes

Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain

2024 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Kenji Nakamura

Synopsis Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain (2024) delves into the heart of the imperial palace, where gifted and enchanting women are assembled with the ambition of producing the next royal heir. Two young women, seeking a better life, soon...

6.3

155 votes

6.3

155 votes

Direction Kenji Nakamura

Synopsis C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control (TV Series) (2011) is an 11-episode Japanese anime series that unfolds in a world where the government's financial crisis was averted by the Sovereign Wealth Fund, but the citizens continue to struggle...

6.2

104 votes

6.2

104 votes

Direction Kenji Nakamura · Kiyotaka Suzuki

Synopsis Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage (2025) unfolds a month following the incidents depicted in the previous film, as the enigmatic figure known as the “Medicine Seller” makes his return to the imperial harem. Under Asa's leadership, the lower-ranking...

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