Eisuke Sasai

Acting

Eisuke Sasai

Born December 15, 1958 · Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan (age 67)

No biography available.

Known For

Godzilla Minus OneGodzilla Minus One · 2023
Godzilla Minus One
7.62023
MovieScience FictionHorror
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
AIBOU: The Movie IVAIBOU: The Movie IV · 2017
AIBOU: The Movie IV
9.32017
MovieCrimeMystery
A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the release of hostages. The group then targets a victory parade of a world sports game to commit indiscriminate terror.
Making of Cutie HoneyMaking of Cutie Honey · 2004
Making of Cutie Honey
2004
MovieDocumentary
Behind the scenes of the 2004 film "Cutie Honey". Extra on Blu-ray Box.
Fukushima 50Fukushima 50 · 2020
Fukushima 50
6.52020
MovieHistoryDrama
Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi facility in Japan risk their lives and stay at the nuclear power plant to prevent total destruction after the region is devastated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
Chateau de RosesChateau de Roses · 2005
Chateau de Roses
2005
MovieComedyDrama
Hokusai's DaughterHokusai's Daughter · 2025
Hokusai's Daughter
7.82025
MovieDramaHistory
The life of Katsushika Oi, daughter of Hokusai and a trailblazing female artist in Japan.
Cutie HoneyCutie Honey · 2004
Cutie Honey
6.32004
MovieAction
When Honey's uncle gets kidnapped by the evil criminal gang known as "Panther Claw," she must use her magical powers of transformation to save him. Meanwhile the same crime group has been responsible for a number of other crime sprees across Tokyo. In the process, Honey teams up with the seemingly cold police woman Natsuko Aki and hot shot journalist Seiji Hayami as well as battle the four "claws" of the Panther Claw gang to save her uncle and the rest of the city.
Vamp Bamboo Burn~ヴァン!バン!バーン!~Vamp Bamboo Burn~ヴァン!バン!バーン!~ · 2017
Vamp Bamboo Burn~ヴァン!バン!バーン!~
2017
Movie

Movies

Godzilla Minus OneGodzilla Minus One · 2023
Godzilla Minus One
7.62023
MovieScience FictionHorror
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
AIBOU: The Movie IVAIBOU: The Movie IV · 2017
AIBOU: The Movie IV
9.32017
MovieCrimeMystery
A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the release of hostages. The group then targets a victory parade of a world sports game to commit indiscriminate terror.
Making of Cutie HoneyMaking of Cutie Honey · 2004
Making of Cutie Honey
2004
MovieDocumentary
Behind the scenes of the 2004 film "Cutie Honey". Extra on Blu-ray Box.
Fukushima 50Fukushima 50 · 2020
Fukushima 50
6.52020
MovieHistoryDrama
Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi facility in Japan risk their lives and stay at the nuclear power plant to prevent total destruction after the region is devastated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
Chateau de RosesChateau de Roses · 2005
Chateau de Roses
2005
MovieComedyDrama
Hokusai's DaughterHokusai's Daughter · 2025
Hokusai's Daughter
7.82025
MovieDramaHistory
The life of Katsushika Oi, daughter of Hokusai and a trailblazing female artist in Japan.
Cutie HoneyCutie Honey · 2004
Cutie Honey
6.32004
MovieAction
When Honey's uncle gets kidnapped by the evil criminal gang known as "Panther Claw," she must use her magical powers of transformation to save him. Meanwhile the same crime group has been responsible for a number of other crime sprees across Tokyo. In the process, Honey teams up with the seemingly cold police woman Natsuko Aki and hot shot journalist Seiji Hayami as well as battle the four "claws" of the Panther Claw gang to save her uncle and the rest of the city.
Vamp Bamboo Burn~ヴァン!バン!バーン!~Vamp Bamboo Burn~ヴァン!バン!バーン!~ · 2017
Vamp Bamboo Burn~ヴァン!バン!バーン!~
2017
Movie
Super Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade NEO Generations: The Onigashima WarshipSuper Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade NEO Generations: The Onigashima Warship · 2009
Super Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade NEO Generations: The Onigashima Warship
6.12009
MovieActionAdventure
Under the impression that they saved the World of Den-O, Tsukasa Kadoya (Kamen Rider Decade) and company begin their journey to the World of Kabuto when they are halted by Sieg who presents them a manuscript that detailed the legendary Oni Conquest with Momotaros' image on it. As this occurred, the Tarōs mysteriously vanish from the DenLiner as they are about to help Kotaro Nogami (Kamen Rider New Den‑O) out with the true threat to their world.
Concrete-Encased High School Girl Murder Case: Broken Seventeen-Year-OldsConcrete-Encased High School Girl Murder Case: Broken Seventeen-Year-Olds · 1995
Concrete-Encased High School Girl Murder Case: Broken Seventeen-Year-Olds
5.11995
MovieCrimeHorror
Based on the infamous "Concrete-encased high school girl murder case" that took place from November 1988 to January 1989 in Japan. Junko Furuta, a female 17 year old high school student, was kidnapped and confined in a house by four other male high school students (all juvenile) in the Ayase district of Adachi-ku, Tokyo, where she was repeatedly raped, sexually humiliated and tortured in an extremely brutish manner for 41 days before she finally died after a particularly severe beating. The boys hid her body in a drum and filled it with concrete, but the body was nonetheless discovered a few months later.
Ace AttorneyAce Attorney · 2012
Ace Attorney
6.12012
MovieCrimeMystery
Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.
Fantasma: The Cursed Mansion Vol.2Fantasma: The Cursed Mansion Vol.2 · 2004
Fantasma: The Cursed Mansion Vol.2
2004
MovieHorrorDrama
The second volume of the omnibus-style erotic horror "Fantasma," which has been airing on TV Tokyo since July and is directed by six celebrities.
Masquerade NightMasquerade Night · 2021
Masquerade Night
6.12021
MovieCrimeMystery
An anonymous letter is delivered to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. The letter states that a criminal of a murder case will appear at the countdown party Masquerade Night that will be held at Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. Detective Kosuke Nitta must go undercover and work again at the Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. There, he meets Naomi Yamagishi, who works as a concierge. Without any information about the criminal, except that the person will be in attendance, Detective Kosuke Nitta works feverishly to find the criminal among the 500 attendees.
Masquerade HotelMasquerade Hotel · 2019
Masquerade Hotel
6.72019
MovieCrimeMystery
A serial (3) killer leaves a GPS code of his next target with each victim - this time Hotel Cortesia Tokyo. A detective goes undercover as hotel staff - haircut, manners etc.
The Files of Young Kindaichi: The Legendary Vampire MurdersThe Files of Young Kindaichi: The Legendary Vampire Murders · 2005
The Files of Young Kindaichi: The Legendary Vampire Murders
4.02005
MovieMystery
Miyuki receives an invitation from her friend Hikune Youhei to the themed inn called "Ruins", located in a virtual ghost town haunted by the legend of a vampire. However, what Kindaichi had originally dismissed as spooky rumours with no basis became horribly real when their fellow guests staying at the inn are found dead one by one, with their bodies drained of blood and wounds in their necks that resembled vampire bites
Time Trip AppTime Trip App · 2014
Time Trip App
6.02014
MovieScience FictionDrama
In 1868, a battle between new government forces and shogunate forces are about to take place in Edo. Katsu Kaishu wants to avoid useless bloodshed and sends a peace envoy to Takamori Saigō, but Katsu Kaishu is unable to get a response from Takamori Saigō. One day, Katsu Kaishu meets high school teacher Mikako and her student Masaya who is captivated by the shogunate. Mikako and her student Masaya tells Katsu Kaishu that they are from the future. Katsu Kaishu takes care of Mikako and her student Masaya, while Mikako hopes to go back to the future where she came from.
The Choice of HerculesThe Choice of Hercules · 2002
The Choice of Hercules
7.62002
MovieDramaAction
When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyuki Sassa was put in charge of diffusing the situation. But the task had its challenges. Upon arriving in mountainous Nagano, Sassa had to compete with freezing winter temperatures, conflicting opinions between the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Nagano Prefectural Police, as well as public opinion to gain entrance to the lodge that held the single woman captive.
Detective in the BarDetective in the Bar · 2013
Detective in the Bar
7.52013
MovieComedyDrama
A friend of the detective has been is murdered. During the investigation, he comes across a source which tells him that his friend was murdered for involvement with the dark side of the political world. On top of that, a woman approaches the detective with a request.
The Last Shot in the BarThe Last Shot in the Bar · 2017
The Last Shot in the Bar
7.62017
MovieThrillerCrime
In order to find a missing university student, a detective and his buddy get involved with the owner of a modeling agency.
The Kiyosu ConferenceThe Kiyosu Conference · 2013
The Kiyosu Conference
7.02013
MovieComedyDrama
After the forced suicide of Nobunaga Oda at the Incident at Honnō-ji, powerful figures Katsuie Shibata, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Nagahide Niwa and Tsuneoki Ikeda meet to decide on a successor. The conference would become Japan's first group made political decision. The meeting was known as the Kiyosu Kaigi.
SharakuSharaku · 1995
Sharaku
7.01995
MovieDramaHistory
A crippled kabuki player is taken into a strolling company of itinerant actors. An influential publisher notices his honest, bold drawings, and nurtures him despite persecution and betrayal. The film explores the eternal relationship between artist and producer, and describes the emanicipation of a man who refuses to let himself become the plaything of power and money.
Princess RaccoonPrincess Raccoon · 2005
Princess Raccoon
5.82005
MovieFantasyComedy
Amechiyo (the banished prince) falls in love with Tanukihime (a princess of raccoon dog disguised as human). This is an operetta which includes comedy, singing and dancing, and a love story.
Tokyo 10+01Tokyo 10+01 · 2002
Tokyo 10+01
6.32002
MovieAction
A group of 11 criminals are trapped in a warehouse with bracelets. The 11 learn that they are part of a game where the prize is 3 million yen and a clean record. The object is to reach the Baron's house. However, the obstacles they face involve hunters with laser guns who will go after the contestants. It seems as if this game is fun...however, the game proves to be a battle of life and death.
MistyMisty · 1997
Misty
5.41997
MovieRomanceDrama
Witnesses of a murder. Remake of Akira Kurosawa film Rashomon.

TV Shows

ShōgunShōgun · 2024
Shōgun
8.42024
SeriesDrama
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
HitomiHitomi · 2008
Hitomi
2008
SeriesFamilyDrama
The 78th NHK Asadora is Hitomi. The series takes place in the old shitamachi area of Tokyo, and in these most recent episodes, 20-year old heroine Hitomi becomes the force around which her divorced mother, long estranged from her own father, is forced to reconcile and renew a sense of family camaraderie. This is not particularly easy, given the trifling issues and problems of modern day life that beset each of the characters, and the drama unfolds with a light comedic touch. Hitomi's upbringing is the issue that is constantly brought into focus. The family reconciliation is made possible, ironically through the death of Hitomi's grandmother. Hitomi seizes the opportunity to travel to her funeral from Sapporo. Once there, she sets out to realize her dream of becoming a dancer, all the while interfering with and disrupting her grandfather's life.
99.9 Criminal Lawyer99.9 Criminal Lawyer · 2016
99.9 Criminal Lawyer
6.92016
SeriesCrime
Hiroto Miyama is an unconventional young lawyer who dances to his own tune and gets a little obsessive. For one thing, he’s only interested in criminal cases, and he will never give up in his pursuit of the truth even if offers only a 0.1% chance of being discovered. Japan’s 99.9% criminal case conviction rate leads the world, attesting to a “highly reliable” judicial system. In other words, once a crime suspect is indicted, prosecutor arguments tend to be accepted hook, line and sinker. In the face of those 99.9% odds, there’s no money in being a defense lawyer specializing in criminal cases, but for Miyama, that’s where the interest and kernels of truth lie. From unexpected places, the mold-breaking Miyama stakes his reputation on a prayer of a chance as he clashes with hotshot lawyers who’ll go to any lengths to win in this gloriously fun, legal mystery.
Emergency Interrogation RoomEmergency Interrogation Room · 2014
Emergency Interrogation Room
7.62014
SeriesCrime
Yukiko Makabe works at the #3 Special Investigation Team of the Metropolitan Police Department. She has excellent negotiation skills. Yukiko then attempts to negotiate with a hijacker on a bus, but something unexpected happens and her mission fails. Yukiko takes full responsibility and takes a transfer to a special interrogation team "Kintori". Her boss is Katsutoshi Kajiyama and Yukiko has had a difficult working relationship with him in the past. Her other coworkers include Susumu Hishimoto, Zenjiro Nakata and Haruo Koishikawa.
Isekai Izakaya "Nobu"Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" · 2020
Isekai Izakaya "Nobu"
6.72020
SeriesDrama
"Nobu" is a bar located on a not so busy street in Kyoto. The front entrance of the bar is connected to the alternate world of "Aiteria,” which is like medieval Europe. People from Aiteria visit the bar Nobu. Nobuyuki Yazawa was once a chef at a high-end restaurant, but he is now the owner of Nobu. Shinobu Senke works as a waitress for the bar. She is bright, smart and pretty. The bar's cold beer "Toriaezu Nama" becomes popular and the bar thrives. Customers from Aiteria with various backgrounds like soldiers, merchants, and noblemen have a good time at Nobu.
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle? · 2025
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
7.52025
SeriesDramaMystery
After her ex-cop father is murdered on Christmas Eve, Komugi finds a letter hinting at a dark conspiracy and teams up with a lawyer to uncover the truth.
Mission To KillMission To Kill · 2009
Mission To Kill
7.02009
Series
Continuation of the popular series of films about the assassins in Edo. This show marks the return of the jidaigeki series "Hissatsu Shigotonin," which has had several seasons between the 1970s and the 1990s. The franchise came back in 2007 with a one-shot special, but this is its first full season since 1992. Makoto Fujita returns as the protagonist Nakamura Mondo, one of the "shigotonin," a team of hired assassins.
Involvement in Family AffairsInvolvement in Family Affairs · 2022
Involvement in Family Affairs
6.62022
SeriesFamilyDrama
Sato, a young woman from a modest family, marries Kenta, a young man from a well-to-do and respected family. She settles in the family's home, where she meets the father, Keiichi, a strict man, Mihoko, the unfriendly sister-in-law and Akito, the elder brother. Although not everyone sees the union of Kenta and Sato in a very good light, the father seems to have great plans for our heroine.
Innocence, Fight Against False ChargesInnocence, Fight Against False Charges · 2019
Innocence, Fight Against False Charges
7.22019
SeriesDramaMystery
This work is a human drama that attorney, Taku Kurokawa challenges reversal play with weapons, passion, and science as a weapon to cause "miracle" to clear false charges. Kurokawa who plays Sakaguchi actively opposes fake crime defense, which is said to be impossible, reproduces the events that occurred on the scene in an experiment and tries to elucidate the incident. In addition, Naoki Fujiki appears as a new American lawyer, Kazuaki Wakakura who is swayed by the pioneer, Haruna Kawaguchi , a scientist who lends power to Taku, Kyoichiro Akiro .
Shining BrightlyShining Brightly · 1998
Shining Brightly
5.01998
SeriesCrimeDrama
The job of a medical jurisprudence involves a lot of complicated crimes such as murder and accidents. Hikaru (Fukatsu Eri) is a graduate of a medical university, also focused her discipline on neurology. One night during a student reunion, a dead body was found in the kitchen. Hikaru, who is a little regretting that she choose her focus in neurology was moved by another doctor's words, Dead bodies will not tell us what happened, that is why we have to piece together its last words.(Dramawiki)
Trace ~ Men of the science school ~Trace ~ Men of the science school ~ · 2019
Trace ~ Men of the science school ~
7.82019
SeriesCrimeDrama
Mano Reiji, a man who experienced a gruesome incident, is a forensic researcher at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Investigative Science Research Institute. Under the belief that "appraisal will result in the truth" and with his vast knowledge, Mano approaches cases from a view point that differs from others. On the other hand, Sawaguchi Nonna (Araki Yuko) is a rookie forensic researcher that begins working with the no nonsense Mano. They are forced to work together on a murder case.
Absolute BoyfriendAbsolute Boyfriend · 2008
Absolute Boyfriend
6.82008
SeriesComedy
Robot maker, Kronos Heaven, finally develops "Night Tenjō", the perfect male humanoid programmed to be devoted and completely loyal to his lover. The company chooses temp worker Riko Izawa to take part in a five-day free trial. At first, Riko only sees Night as a household appliance. But when she finds out how deep Night's devotion to herself is, Riko finds herself falling in love with him. Joining the love triangle is Sōshi Asamoto, a distinguished young executive at her company who has feelings for her.
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.
A Swinging SingleA Swinging Single · 2013
A Swinging Single
7.02013
SeriesComedyDrama
At present, over 47% of the male population in Japan aged between 30 ~ 34 are single. While for women, the no. goes up to 60% for those in their late twenties. It is not that they are unable to get married. Rather, they all choose to remain single, as they believe that marriage is not the be all and end all. Life holds more promising things beyond marriage, and thus they are all celebrating life as a single. This drama takes a look at life from the perspectives of these men and women. Hoshino Mamoru is the President of a film production company, having taken over the position from his father. He is an excellent creative director, but he detests chaos and hence prefers to remain single. His brother, Susumu, works at the same company, taking care of the business side of things. Currently undergoing divorce proceedings, Susumu has had to move out of his marital home. Haruno Yuki is disillusioned with men, after having gone through several failed relationships. She wasn't making great strides in her career either, and so one day, she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming a scriptwriter. In order to pay the bills, she takes on a part-time job at a maid agency. Before she knows it, she gets her chance to make her dream come true! It could be Fate, or just plain coincidence, but the 3 of them are plunged into each other's lives; The "Affluent Single", the "Divorced Hero" and the "Marriage Refugee". Will a pivotal moment happen upon them? Will the "Affluent Single" decide to give wedded bliss a chance?
Farewell, Mr. PremierFarewell, Mr. Premier · 1997
Farewell, Mr. Premier
10.01997
SeriesDrama
What happens when the Prime Minister of Japan suddenly has the lowest approval ratings in history? Tamura Masakazu plays an unpopular Prime Minister who faces daily protests of citizens, inside betrayals, and the decision of a new Chief Cabinet Secretary. He makes an unprecedented selection, choosing his daughter's private tutor, who is only in his 20s and not even a politician! Will the Prime Minister be able to turn his ratings around, or will he be forced to resign? This drama focuses on the government of Japan, with a comedic twist.
The Quiz ShowThe Quiz Show · 2008
The Quiz Show
2008
Series
The Quiz Show features tormented characters in twelve episodes, with one common thread – the mysterious relationship between the deviant Producer and enigmatic Host of The Quiz Show.
FragileFragile · 2016
Fragile
7.82016
SeriesDrama
The story of Kishi Keiichitaro, a dashingly handsome pathologist who is intensely eccentric and brutally honest, but also holds one of the most brilliant minds. A pathologist is a physician whose job is to determine a diagnosis of disease or cause of death based on an assortment of data, including a patient's tissue, bodily fluids, organ samples, blood, etc.
Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni ~ I'll be backKimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni ~ I'll be back · 1999
Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni ~ I'll be back
6.51999
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
A college senior who suddenly dies returns to life four years earlier, and, with full memory of his future, attempts to correct past mistakes and realize that previously unaccomplished goals, only to die and be reborn again and again. Though the circumstances are different each time, he encounters people who form a common connecting thread.
Sushi Ōji!Sushi Ōji! · 2007
Sushi Ōji!
2007
SeriesDramaComedy
Maizu Tsukasa grew up with his famous grandfather and father. He has been called Sushi Oji since the age of 10. An unfortunate accident happened which caused him to develop Fish Eye Phobia. With such a phobia, how can he continue to make sushi? With the help of Master Burusu Riri and Okudaira Kurage, can he get over his Fish Eye Phobia and once again become the Sushi Oji that everyone remembers?
Vampire HeavenVampire Heaven · 2013
Vampire Heaven
4.52013
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Vampires need human blood to survive. Sakurako and her best friend, Komachi, escape from the clutches of an evil baron in the vampire world and come down to the world of humans. They end up working in a café when a handsome aspiring musician, Hayako, comes in. Sakurako falls in love with the young man but must overcome her natural desire to taste his blood that comes with her attraction. Sakurako finds that strumming on a guitar helps her to curb her taste for blood, but her thirst grows stronger as her feelings for Hayako also grows. When Komachi also develops feelings for Hayako, what will the best friends do?
食の軍師食の軍師 · 2015
食の軍師
2015
SeriesDramaComedy