Yoshiyuki Kuroda

Directing

Yoshiyuki Kuroda

Born March 4, 1928 · Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Died January 22, 2015 · aged 86

Yoshiyuki Kuroda (Japanese: 黒田 義之, Hepburn: Kuroda Yoshiyuki, March 4, 1928 – January 22, 2015) was a Japanese filmmaker and special effects director responsible for many Japanese science-fiction films and television shows.

Known For

Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in HellLone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell · 1974
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
7.11974
MovieActionAdventure
With most of his family already dead at Ogami Itto's hands, Retsudo launches one final plot to destroy him, and when that fails, unleashes the fury of every remaining member of the Yagyu clan.
DaimajinDaimajin · 1966
Daimajin
6.51966
MovieHorrorFantasy
A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.
BuddhaBuddha · 1961
Buddha
10.01961
MovieDrama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Wrath of DaimajinWrath of Daimajin · 1966
Wrath of Daimajin
6.41966
MovieFantasyHorror
In a mountainous region of Japan, Lord Arakawa kidnaps the men of nearby villages to use as slave labor, producing gunpowder from his sulfur pits. A band of young boys decide to rescue their enslaved fathers on their own.
Return of Giant MajinReturn of Giant Majin · 1966
Return of Giant Majin
6.21966
MovieDramaFantasy
The tyrannical Lord Danjo Mikoshiba covets the rich, fertile lands surrounding Lake Yakumo. During a memorial ceremony for the late Chigusa lord, Mikoshiba launches an attack, overthrowing the honorable Lord Juro. Just when all seems lost, Daimajin rises from Lake Yakumo to settle a score of his own.
A Legend of TurmoilA Legend of Turmoil · 1992
A Legend of Turmoil
7.51992
MovieCrimeAction
A story about the development of a bright and strong yakuza. Otaki is an old-fashioned respectful yakuza who tries to protect his small yakuza family. When his boss gets shot, he decides to go after the plotters.
Yokai Monsters: Spook WarfareYokai Monsters: Spook Warfare · 1968
Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare
6.31968
MovieHorrorFantasy
When a Babylonian vampire comes to old Japan, an army of Japanese demons and ghosts gather and battle him.
Yokai Monsters: Along with GhostsYokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts · 1969
Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts
6.41969
MovieFantasyHorror
In feudal Japan, gangsters chase a young girl who might testify against their boss. When the gangsters murder the girl's grandfather on sacred ground, the door is opened for the Yokai Monsters to step in.

Movies

Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in HellLone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell · 1974
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
7.11974
MovieActionAdventure
With most of his family already dead at Ogami Itto's hands, Retsudo launches one final plot to destroy him, and when that fails, unleashes the fury of every remaining member of the Yagyu clan.
DaimajinDaimajin · 1966
Daimajin
6.51966
MovieHorrorFantasy
A giant stone statue comes to life to protect the residents of a small town against the depradations of an evil warlord.
BuddhaBuddha · 1961
Buddha
10.01961
MovieDrama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Wrath of DaimajinWrath of Daimajin · 1966
Wrath of Daimajin
6.41966
MovieFantasyHorror
In a mountainous region of Japan, Lord Arakawa kidnaps the men of nearby villages to use as slave labor, producing gunpowder from his sulfur pits. A band of young boys decide to rescue their enslaved fathers on their own.
Return of Giant MajinReturn of Giant Majin · 1966
Return of Giant Majin
6.21966
MovieDramaFantasy
The tyrannical Lord Danjo Mikoshiba covets the rich, fertile lands surrounding Lake Yakumo. During a memorial ceremony for the late Chigusa lord, Mikoshiba launches an attack, overthrowing the honorable Lord Juro. Just when all seems lost, Daimajin rises from Lake Yakumo to settle a score of his own.
A Legend of TurmoilA Legend of Turmoil · 1992
A Legend of Turmoil
7.51992
MovieCrimeAction
A story about the development of a bright and strong yakuza. Otaki is an old-fashioned respectful yakuza who tries to protect his small yakuza family. When his boss gets shot, he decides to go after the plotters.
Yokai Monsters: Spook WarfareYokai Monsters: Spook Warfare · 1968
Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare
6.31968
MovieHorrorFantasy
When a Babylonian vampire comes to old Japan, an army of Japanese demons and ghosts gather and battle him.
Yokai Monsters: Along with GhostsYokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts · 1969
Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts
6.41969
MovieFantasyHorror
In feudal Japan, gangsters chase a young girl who might testify against their boss. When the gangsters murder the girl's grandfather on sacred ground, the door is opened for the Yokai Monsters to step in.
Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle KillingSleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing · 1964
Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing
6.21964
MovieMysteryDrama
A decapitation at the hands of the shogun's monstrous misbegotten son kicks off the action and draws nomadic Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) into more sword-fighting adventures when he's blamed for the beheading. Meanwhile, the head-chopper's mother is busy knocking off the shogun's lawful heirs to secure the shogunate for her son.
Yûrei kobanYûrei koban · 1960
Yûrei koban
1960
Movie
New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka DuelNew Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel · 1965
New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel
6.01965
MovieActionHistory
At the end of the Edo period in Kyoto, the ronin Kurayoshi Norizen rents the second floor of a hardware store and lives a carefree life, running a temple school. However, his true identity is Kurama Tengu, who appears to help a patriot in a difficult situation when he is attacked by the Shinsengumi, and then disappears like smoke.
Samurai of HachimanSamurai of Hachiman · 1981
Samurai of Hachiman
1981
MovieActionHistory
A mysterious swordsman called Hatokuro Yawata (Ken Matsudaira) who appeared from somewhere with white pigeons is actually Naotada Ii, the lord of Hikone Han. He was told that he had an older brother of twin by his mother on her deathbed. Hatokuro pretended to be a citizen in Edo and searched for his brother. However, in Edo, Murasaki Gumi, led by the mysterious Murasaki had power and used it as they like. One day, Hatokuro saved Okyu whose office-worker father was killed from Sanjuro Akaseki of Murasakigumi. It brought about a fierce fight between Murasaki and Hatokuro. What is the identity of Murasaki!?
Tabiwa OirokeTabiwa Oiroke · 1961
Tabiwa Oiroke
1961
MovieAction
Will the assassin take my life or will a beautiful woman take my chastity? Or will a beautiful woman take your chastity? On the Tokaido Highway of Flowers, a beautiful swordsman is in peril! Tokaido is a journey of women's peril! Pink Kumudo no Kenjidoshu! A swarm of beautiful women chases after him! The forest of white blades that ambushes! Tokaido is in full bloom!
The Shogun's Vault IIThe Shogun's Vault II · 1982
The Shogun's Vault II
5.01982
Movie
A mysterious thief called "Yami no Kiba" (Fang of Darkness), who sneaks into the residences of the shogunate one after another and steals the shogun's treasures, has been shaking the public authorities. The identity of the thief is Ichibei, a medicine seller whose father was once killed by the shogunate, and his daughter Oasa. Ichibei had been seeking revenge against the official to avenge the death of his father, Sasajima Hyobu, who was a member of the Kurokuchi clan, the official ninja. He was also plotting to seize the gold orca of the Nagoya Castle keep, aiming at the Owari clan that had slain his father. ......
Fangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's HeadFangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's Head · 1983
Fangs of Darkness 2: Ieyasu's Head
1983
Movie
Ichibei teams up with Chief Jindayo of the Goomune (Japan’s gypsies’) in order to steal the shogunate’s solid gold statue of Ieyasu which might bankrupt the central government and complete his revenge against the Tokugawa by toppling them from the seat of power. Meanwhile a mysterious swordsman has entered the area while trying to keep his true identity secret. Will his bloody blade help or hinder Ichibei’s quest for retribution? Will their actions change the course of Japanese history?
The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of SadoThe Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado · 1983
The Shogun's Vault IV: The Gold Mines of Sado
1983
MovieActionDrama
Account magistrate Wakisaka Bizen Mamoru asks Yoshibei, the chief priest of Iriya and Myohoji Temple to explore the Sado Gold Mine. They suspect that large amounts of money are being diverted to somewhere else. Yoshibei, a former official secret-head accepts the job and recruits three skilled Karadogumi… Nanikiri, Hayashi, and Kumonryo. In Sado, where the four infiltrate, the magistrate Okubo Hitachi Mamoru who plans to overthrow the shogunate is trying to buy a large number of firearms from Russia.
Fighting BirdsFighting Birds · 1956
Fighting Birds
1956
MovieDrama
ZankyoZankyo · 1999
Zankyo
1999
MovieActionThriller
The story of Iwaki, a young brawler who becomes a professional criminal when he joins a Yakuza clan.
Kaihei shi-gō seitoKaihei shi-gō seito · 1971
Kaihei shi-gō seito
1971
Movie
Oniisan to oneesanOniisan to oneesan · 1961
Oniisan to oneesan
1961
Movie
A 1961 film directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda.
The Shogun's Vault IIIThe Shogun's Vault III · 1983
The Shogun's Vault III
1983
MovieDramaAction
Ichibei, a thief known as "Yami no Kiba," and his daughter Oasa are caught by members of a street performer family with a nationwide organization when the kite they are riding falls deep into the mountains of Owari. Nitayu, the key person in the clan, learns of Ichibei's obsession to avenge his father's murder by the Tokugawas and promises to help him. When Ichibei learns of Shogun Ienari's plan to transport a pure gold statue of Prince Ieyasu from Sunpu to Edo Castle, he joins forces with the bandit Kojiro to steal it. ......
The Invisible SwordsmanThe Invisible Swordsman · 1970
The Invisible Swordsman
9.01970
MovieAdventureAction
A cowardly boy fencer becomes invisible and matchless through a magic potion.
When We See AgainWhen We See Again · 1996
When We See Again
1996
MovieDrama
A third-generation Japanese-American student moves to Wakayama to study lacquerware painting and is invited to a homestay at Wakisaka's house in order to experience Japanese life.
Ā dokushinĀ dokushin · 1970
Ā dokushin
1970
Movie

TV Shows

MonkeyMonkey · 1978
Monkey
8.11978
SeriesComedy
Buddhist priest Tripitaka and his three disciples Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, travel from China to India to fetch the Buddhist scriptures. They have been sent by Buddha, and getting these scriptures will bring peace to the people of the world.
Shadow WarriorsShadow Warriors · 1980
Shadow Warriors
8.01980
SeriesDrama
Shadow Warriors is a Japanese television jidaigeki show featuring Sonny Chiba that ran for four seasons in the early 1980s. Chiba played different ninja characters in each series. In the first series he played Hattori Hanzō III, in second one he played Tsuge Shinpachi, in the third one he played Tarao Hanzō, in the fourth series and in Bakumatsu Hen, he played Hattori Hanzō XV. In the 2003 direct-to-DVD series Shin Kage no Gundan he played Hattori Hanzō I.
Masked BladeMasked Blade · 1983
Masked Blade
6.01983
SeriesDrama
Choshichiro Nagayori Matsudaira is the son of Tadanaga Tokugawa, which makes him a nephew of the Shogun. Tadanaga died as a result of an alleged plot to overthrow his elder brother, the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Because of Choshichiro’s complicated background, he lives among the commoners in the shogunal capital city of Edo, punishing the evil when he sees wrongdoings and injustice.
Zatoichi MonogatariZatoichi Monogatari · 1974
Zatoichi Monogatari
8.21974
SeriesDrama
Blind masseur Zatôichi travels from town to town gambling, drinking, and fighting off the local gangs.
Mute SamuraiMute Samurai · 1973
Mute Samurai
1973
SeriesDrama
A master swordsman, Kiichi Hogan, wanders Japan in search of the Spanish swordsman who murdered his parents and slashed his throat 18 years before. Renouncing any normal life the samurai has become the feared bounty hunter, "Devil" Hogan, the Mute Samurai.
Jumborg AceJumborg Ace · 1973
Jumborg Ace
8.31973
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Jumborg Ace is the title superhero of a tokusatsu SF/kaiju/superhero TV series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, the show was broadcast on Mainichi Broadcasting System from January 17 to December 29, 1973, with a total of 50 episodes. This was also one of several shows Tsuburaya did to celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary.