Shosuke Murakami

Directing

Shosuke Murakami

Born September 9, 1963 (age 62)

Born in 1963 , Shosuke Murakami (村上正典,むらかみ しょうすけ)worked on several television dramas as second assistant director before serving as chief director of the TV series “ Tokyo Wa n Kei” in 2004 . This film marks his feature film directorial debut .

Known For

One Week FriendsOne Week Friends · 2017
One Week Friends
6.72017
MovieRomanceDrama
High school student Yuki Hase wants to become close with classmate Kaori Fujimiya who is alway by herself. Kaori Fujimiya refuses to become close with Yuki Hase, because she forgets her friends every new Monday. Even though Kaori tells Yuki why she doesn't want to become friends, Yuki still wants to become close to her.
Train ManTrain Man · 2005
Train Man
6.22005
MovieComedyRomance
The purportedly true story of a 23-year-old otaku (Japanese geek) who intervened when a drunk man was harassing a woman on a train. The otaku ultimately started dating with her and chronicled his event and his dates with the woman (who became known as "Hermès") on the Japanese mega-BBS 2channel.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special · 2014
Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special
8.52014
MovieTV MovieHorror
An omnibus special comprised of five segments.
The Red ThreadThe Red Thread · 2008
The Red Thread
5.02008
MovieDramaRomance
Mei has been in love with Yuya all her life. They've grown up together. But when they reach their second year of middle school, Yuya suddenly professes his love for her older sister, Haruna.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special · 2006
Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special
2006
MovieScience FictionMystery
***Replay A man sees his dead girlfriend through his digital camcorder. ***Inochibi (Life Force) A nurse is able to save dying patients with her 'life force'. ***Ame no Houmonsha (The Visitor in the Rain) A woman visits her sister on a rainy night to celebrate her birthday, but finds a stranger in her house who may be a murderer at large... ***Okusanya-san (The Wife Seller) A man stumbles upon a shop selling perfect wives. ***Imakiyo-san (Mr. Imakiyo) A student finds a spirit called Imakiyo in his apartment, and he has to obey three rules or suffer the consequences...
1 Litre Of Tears SP1 Litre Of Tears SP · 2007
1 Litre Of Tears SP
6.02007
MovieDramaFamily
The Story of the 1 Litre of Tears special takes place after the events in the main drama. The Special takes the view of Asou Haruto who is remembering life the way it used to be before the events of the last episode of the series.
Christmas on July 24th AvenueChristmas on July 24th Avenue · 2006
Christmas on July 24th Avenue
3.22006
MovieDramaRomance
Sayuri Honda (Miki Nakatani) claims she has no interests in love affairs. She refuses to take things as they are for she fancies her harbor town of Nagasaki as Lisbon, Portugal. But on Christmas, encouraged by the season of romance, she tries to materialize her once-in-a-lifetime love with the man of her dreams.
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2 · 1998
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2
1998
MovieHorror
Japanese horror movie from 1998.

Movies

One Week FriendsOne Week Friends · 2017
One Week Friends
6.72017
MovieRomanceDrama
High school student Yuki Hase wants to become close with classmate Kaori Fujimiya who is alway by herself. Kaori Fujimiya refuses to become close with Yuki Hase, because she forgets her friends every new Monday. Even though Kaori tells Yuki why she doesn't want to become friends, Yuki still wants to become close to her.
Train ManTrain Man · 2005
Train Man
6.22005
MovieComedyRomance
The purportedly true story of a 23-year-old otaku (Japanese geek) who intervened when a drunk man was harassing a woman on a train. The otaku ultimately started dating with her and chronicled his event and his dates with the woman (who became known as "Hermès") on the Japanese mega-BBS 2channel.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special · 2014
Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special
8.52014
MovieTV MovieHorror
An omnibus special comprised of five segments.
The Red ThreadThe Red Thread · 2008
The Red Thread
5.02008
MovieDramaRomance
Mei has been in love with Yuya all her life. They've grown up together. But when they reach their second year of middle school, Yuya suddenly professes his love for her older sister, Haruna.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special · 2006
Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special
2006
MovieScience FictionMystery
***Replay A man sees his dead girlfriend through his digital camcorder. ***Inochibi (Life Force) A nurse is able to save dying patients with her 'life force'. ***Ame no Houmonsha (The Visitor in the Rain) A woman visits her sister on a rainy night to celebrate her birthday, but finds a stranger in her house who may be a murderer at large... ***Okusanya-san (The Wife Seller) A man stumbles upon a shop selling perfect wives. ***Imakiyo-san (Mr. Imakiyo) A student finds a spirit called Imakiyo in his apartment, and he has to obey three rules or suffer the consequences...
1 Litre Of Tears SP1 Litre Of Tears SP · 2007
1 Litre Of Tears SP
6.02007
MovieDramaFamily
The Story of the 1 Litre of Tears special takes place after the events in the main drama. The Special takes the view of Asou Haruto who is remembering life the way it used to be before the events of the last episode of the series.
Christmas on July 24th AvenueChristmas on July 24th Avenue · 2006
Christmas on July 24th Avenue
3.22006
MovieDramaRomance
Sayuri Honda (Miki Nakatani) claims she has no interests in love affairs. She refuses to take things as they are for she fancies her harbor town of Nagasaki as Lisbon, Portugal. But on Christmas, encouraged by the season of romance, she tries to materialize her once-in-a-lifetime love with the man of her dreams.
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2 · 1998
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2
1998
MovieHorror
Japanese horror movie from 1998.
My Boyfriend in OrangeMy Boyfriend in Orange · 2022
My Boyfriend in Orange
6.22022
MovieRomanceDrama
High school student Moe has moved to a new town after the death of her father. Moe’s already having enough trouble fitting into her new class as it is, so she’s totally mortified when she ends up being “rescued” by local firefighter Kyosuke during a fire drill ... in front of all the kids at school. But the embarrassing incident might be a blessing in disguise, because gruff-but-kind Kyosuke gives Moe the courage she needs to leap out of her comfort zone as she aims to leave her loner days behind. Not to mention she’s soon falling head over heels for him … !
Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Spring SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2003 Spring Special · 2003
Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Spring Special
2003
MovieDramaHorror
Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2003 Spring Special" presents five tales. 1. Kao wo Nusumareta (My Face was Stolen) - starring Inagaki Goro 2. Rental Love - starring Iijima Naoko 3. Oikaketai (I want to Chase [Him/Her]) - starring Kyono Kotomi 4. Chozeikin Taisaku Satsujin Jiken (Countering Excessive Taxation Murder Case) - starring Nishimura Masahiko 5. Kage no Kuni (The Country of Shadows) - starring Sakurai Sachiko
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 3New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 3 · 1998
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 3
1998
MovieHorror
Japanese horror movie from 1998.
Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 1Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 1 · 1998
Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 1
1998
MovieHorror
Japanese horror movie from 1998.

TV Shows

Operation ZOperation Z · 2020
Operation Z
8.02020
SeriesDrama
1 Litre of Tears1 Litre of Tears · 2005
1 Litre of Tears
8.52005
SeriesDramaFamily
1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.
HUNTER - Women After Reward MoneyHUNTER - Women After Reward Money · 2011
HUNTER - Women After Reward Money
8.02011
SeriesMysteryDrama
On a return flight to Japan, cabin attendant Isaka Rei arrests a thief at Narita Airport’s International Terminal, and receives a reward of 1 million yen. However, she is half-forced to resign from her job as a cabin attendant because of this roundup. Furthermore, her younger sister, Akane, has made her a guarantor and disappeared, leaving her 10-year-old daughter, Haru behind. Rei starts to live with a reluctant Haru at ‘Shunkato’, the small eating house that Akane has been running. There is a firsthand account of Akane meeting a ‘Shunkato’ customer on the day she went missing. Rei brings the photograph of the man whom Akane met to Tsukishima Police Precinct, and learns that there is a 1 million yen bounty because he is a wanted criminal. The lack of motivation of the attending detective, Gondo Takeshi of the precinct’s Community Safety Division, spurs her to decide that she has to arrest this criminal who has some sort of connection to her sister. And so, Rei becomes a bounty hunter together with the ladies who gather at ‘Shunkato’.
The Fantastic Deer-ManThe Fantastic Deer-Man · 2008
The Fantastic Deer-Man
7.02008
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Forced out of his research group after conflicts with his colleagues, Ogawa Takanobu takes up an offer to teach at a girls' high school in Nara. When taking roll call on the first day one of his students, Hotta Ito, sneaks into class late, claiming a bogus excuse--that she got a ticket after trying to park her deer in front of the train station.
Red Thread of FateRed Thread of Fate · 2008
Red Thread of Fate
5.02008
SeriesDrama
Akai Ito is Japanese television drama series based on a popular mobile phone novel written by Mei about two soulmates - junior high school students Mei and Atsushi - who must overcome drugs, rape and attempted suicide in order to be together. The love story was an online hit in 2006 and later published as a series of five books which sold 1.8 million copies.
Star StruckStar Struck · 2001
Star Struck
5.72001
SeriesRomance
A Japanese take on Notting Hill. Sosuke Nakata, is just your everyday salaried worker. There is really nothing special that stands out about Nakata. He is a serious guy, whose life mostly consists of going back and forth to the office each day. Suddenly one day though, Nakata just happens to meet a certain woman by coincidence-top star, Hikaruko Kirishima. Just by talking to her, Nakata is left standing feeling like he has just seen a dream. Several days later, Kirishima calls an emergency press conference. And there she announces..."I am now dating a gentleman by the name of Sosuke Nakata, a salaried worker, whom I intend to marry." An announcement about their "relationship," out of the blue! More than that, this top star's boyfriend is just your typical salaried worker!! What does Kirishima have up her sleeve as she hides behind her intrepid smile?! Nakata obviously has no idea about what happened at the press conference. He also doesn't know what lies ahead for him at work, and about Hikaruko's true intentions. This story, a somewhat funny, but romantic love story, follows the footsteps of a man and woman from very different worlds, as they experience the painful and sometimes remarkable ups and downs of love.
GEEKS ~Weirdo’s on the case~GEEKS ~Weirdo’s on the case~ · 2024
GEEKS ~Weirdo’s on the case~
5.52024
SeriesDramaMystery
Yui Saizo is a single, 29 year old woman and works in the crime laboratory at the Takanashi Police Station as a forensics examiner. She does her job well, due to her excellent memory and analytical mind. She prioritizes efficiency at her work. She also eschews the old-fashioned and traditional ways at the police station, like, working overtime or being liked by colleagues. She does have two close female colleagues at the police station. They are Masumi Kira and Iori Motoyama. Masumi Kira works as a physician in the medical office and Iori Motoyama works in the traffic department. Every Friday night, these 3 women gather at an izakaya pub and chat about everything including work and relationships. One Friday night, during the course of their normal conversation, they talk about a case that detectives at the police station are having trouble solving. Since then, they talk about difficult cases and try to solve the cases using their respective talents.
Promise CinderellaPromise Cinderella · 2021
Promise Cinderella
6.62021
SeriesDrama
Hayame's happily married life comes to an abrupt end and she is left alone, penniless and homeless! Things couldn't get any worse, until she runs into rich high-school brat Issei, whom she had previously humiliated! Sparks fly as two worlds collide in this unlikely Cinderella story!
Mirror TwinsMirror Twins · 2019
Mirror Twins
7.82019
Series
Keigo and Yugo play together in a park near their home. Their face look exactly the same, but they are called “Mirror Twins” because Keigo is a right-hander, whilst Yugo is a left-hander, and they have different personalities. At sunset, Keigo offers Yugo to come home together, but Yugo says “No.” Yugo doesn’t want to go home as he feels uncomfortable there, as he is always compared to Keigo who’s a good example to everyone. Finally, Keigo leaves Yugo at the park, and this is the last time for Yugo to see him. Soon after, Yugo is kidnapped and his family is demanded a ransom. Unfortunately, the kidnappers rob the ransom and disappear without releasing Yugo. Keigo feels a deep sense of remorse for what he did at the park. 20 years later, Keigo works hard as a detective to make up for his mistake, until an incident comes up suddenly. It starts from a live TV show, which sets out to search for missing people. Eiichi and Harue ask the viewers for information about Yugo, however, right after that, Eiichi dies in an accident. Meanwhile, Tajima, who gives himself up to the show with information about Yugo is assaulted by someone and goes into a coma, and Keigo is eventually appointed to be in charge of these cases. When Tajima recovers consciousness, he finds Keigo and shouts “He is the one who assaulted me!” At the same time, Keigo’s gene information is found at the scene of the incident…This makes Keigo to feel certain that Yugo is still alive and begins his revenge.
The Brothers KaramazovThe Brothers Karamazov · 2013
The Brothers Karamazov
2013
SeriesMysteryDrama
Set in present day Japan in a provincial town, Bunzo Kurosawa, a greedy and violent father, is murdered in his own home. Bunzo has 3 sons: oldest son Mitsuru, second son Isao and youngest son Ryo. The three sons are suspected of murdering their own father.
Will You Marry Me…Again?Will You Marry Me…Again? · 2012
Will You Marry Me…Again?
2012
SeriesFamilyDrama
Haru and Kanako have been married for four years. They don't have any children, but they both enjoy their job and are happy together. However their lives are suddenly disrupted when Kanako faints from subarachnoid hemorrhage. After the operation, it becomes evident that she has lost some of her memory...her memory of the five years with her husband. She decides to return home to her parents. Her younger brother takes care of her. Meanwhile, Haru's colleague notices that there is something troubling him. Life without his wife makes Haru realize how much his wife means to him and vows to propose to her once again...
SaiminSaimin · 2000
Saimin
6.52000
Series
A string of mysterious deaths has occurred, leaving all of the victims with a purple butterfly-shaped bruise. According to investigators, the victims have all died from a hypnotic suggestion. The police bring in renowned psychiatrist Toshiya Saga, who specializes in hypnotic cures, to help with the investigation. He is determined to solve the mystery, but is caught off-guard when the woman he is attracted to becomes a suspect in the investigation.
At SeventeenAt Seventeen · 1994
At Seventeen
1994
SeriesDrama
After parting with her six childhood friends for several years, Takumi decides to return back to her hometown to reunite with them. However, her six friends worry about her comeback as she's a real trouble-maker and has made their lives very miserable in the past. Slowly, they come to realise that they are wrong about Takumi, and just then she disappears before them once again, leaving behind the sweet memories they have together at the age of seventeen.
The Confession of the SirensThe Confession of the Sirens · 2020
The Confession of the Sirens
7.42020
SeriesCrimeDrama
Asakura Takami is a reporter working for news programme "Afternoon JAPAN" which is currently in danger due to continous scandals. To recover the honor of "Afternoon JAPAN", Takami decides to follow senior reporter Satoya Taichi to cover the abduction case of a high school girl. Through interviewing a classmate, Takami found out that the girl was bullied. However, another girl who is suspected to be the culprit actually suffered from a rape incident 6 years ago.
The PriceThe Price · 2016
The Price
10.02016
SeriesDrama
Based on a novel by Jun Ioka, the Hulu series follows the relationship between Keisuke Okuyama, a brilliant attorney and his troubling client Tatsuya Ando who tormented and robbed him of his family in the past.
Smoking GunSmoking Gun · 2014
Smoking Gun
7.02014
SeriesCrimeDrama
Private forensic researcher Nagareda Enishi (Katori Shingo) is usually very sluggish as well as sloppy, and always aloof. However, his entire demeanour changes once he is at a scene and his skills as a forensic researcher are topnotch. He stands up for the disadvantaged by using science and technology to uncover conclusive evidence and solve trivial civil cases which the police will not handle such as adultery, molest and stalking. Enishi used to be a member of the Research Institute of Forensic Science and was called an ace, but he now belongs to Chiyoda Forensic Science Institute due to some incident.
MALICEMALICE · 2023
MALICE
8.62023
SeriesDramaMystery
Kozono Yohei, secretary general of Shoto University, was found stabbed to death in his home. Hoshino Naoto, a detective at Fujimi Police Station, rushes to the scene and sees the scene of the murder in the living room. Tanimura Kaho, a lecturer at Shoto University's Department of International Studies, is trying to get ahead in life at any cost, and has been having an affair with Kozono, who holds the right to personnel affairs, for half a year. Kozono is murdered, and Kaho is arrested as a murderer. On the other hand, reporter Maruyama Sota receives information about the affair via anonymous email, and realizes that someone is trying to manipulate the impression of the incident, and begins his own investigation. In the midst of this, Hoshino feels uncomfortable with the investigative policy of the upper-level police, which concludes that Kaho is the culprit in a half-baked investigation, and eventually realizes that Kaho may have been framed by someone.
Good PersonGood Person · 1997
Good Person
7.01997
SeriesDrama
After graduating from college, Yuuji lands the job of his dreams at the company that manufactures his favorite running shoes. The complete sincerity and selflessness that Yuuji shows everyone he meets causes many to dismiss him as naive or simply stupid. But when his good deeds start paying off, his co-workers begin to come around to the idea that nice guys don't have to finish last. -- DramaWiki
The Real CulpritThe Real Culprit · 2018
The Real Culprit
7.02018
SeriesCrimeMystery
In 2008, Isao Sudo is found dead in Shizuoka Prefecture. He ran a used car store in Tokyo. Detective Satoru Kusaka from Shizuoka Prefecture investigates the death of Isao Sudo. He learns that in 1974, Isao Sudo's son was kidnapped and killed in Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1988, Seiichiro Shigeto (Takaya Kamikawa) was appointed to lead a team of 6 detectives and they reinvestigated the kidnapping and murder case involving Isao Sudo's son. Detective Satoru Kusaka has a hunch that the case involving the death of Isao Sudo's son will lead to the case involving the death of the father. Detective Satoru Kusaka meets Seiichiro Shigeto to gather information.
Red Roof on the SlopeRed Roof on the Slope · 2024
Red Roof on the Slope
7.52024
SeriesMysteryDrama
Eighteen years after the murder of a high school girl's parents. A new novelist's serialization project leads the characters into the depths of "black emotions".