Kazuya Konaka

Directing

Kazuya Konaka

Born February 8, 1963 · Mie Prefecture, Japan (age 63)

Kazuya Konaka is a long-time Japanese action director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his work in the Ultraman franchise with Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Nexus. He is also the brother of writer Chiaki J. Konaka (Ultraman Gaia, Digimon Tamers).

Known For

Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in HyperspaceUltraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in Hyperspace · 1999
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in Hyperspace
7.31999
MovieScience FictionAction
A young boy discovers a magical rock that can make any wish come true. But the rock is stolen by a school bully who uses it to create a powerful and dangerous monster. The only way to stop the beast is to enlist the help of superhero Ultraman Gaia. The boy does everything he can to help the XIG Team, a brave group of humans who have direct contact with Ultraman Gaia as well as Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Tiga.
VampVamp · 2019
Vamp
2.02019
MovieDramaHorror
A troubled teenager who is about to kill herself has a life changing encounter with a female vampire.
Red Crow and the Ghost ShipRed Crow and the Ghost Ship · 1989
Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
7.01989
MovieAdventure
A fantastic adventure of a brother and sister flying a ghost ship, guided by a red crow, in search for an old captain. The ghost ship was designed by Hayao Miyazaki and the red crow was done by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Bumpkin SoupBumpkin Soup · 1985
Bumpkin Soup
5.21985
MovieMusicComedy
Country girl Akiko visits a Tokyo college in search of her hometown sweetheart. In the course of finding him, she runs into various odd inhabitants of the college campus–blasé intellectuals, horny co-eds, a psych professor in search of the theory of shame, and of course her beloved Yoshioka, who has become an elusive campus nobody.
Ultraman: The NextUltraman: The Next · 2004
Ultraman: The Next
6.42004
MovieFamilyScience Fiction
First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force is a prestigious F-15 Eagle jet pilot (or "driver" as he is called in the film). A lifelong fan of flying since he was a child, being a pilot is his ultimate dream. Unfortunately, his duties distance himself from his wife, Yoko, who always ends up being neglected, and his son, Tsugumu, who has a congenital blood disease and has a high risk of dying at a young age.Maki decides to quit the Air Force to devote more time to his family and to spend whatever is left for his son. He takes a part-time job as a commercial tour guide run by a kindly group of people who allow him time to work and to also take care of his family.
Ultraman Mebius & Ultra BrothersUltraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers · 2006
Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers
7.72006
MovieActionAdventure
In the beginning of the movie, 20 years ago, on the moon, the 4 Ultra brothers, Ultraman, Seven, Jack, and Ace were fighting a deadly foe known as Yapool, a monster that was several times their size. As they fought, Yapool had a clear advantage and used his several claws to grasp the brothers, although, they managed to clear from the claws through there powers and used a combined Specium Ray to no avail. The monster then flies off to Earth to dodge the attack and the brothers follow. The brothers were barely able to defeat Yapool but the monster still needed to be sealed. However, to seal Yapool away they were forced to give up the ability to transform, and took up jobs to be in the area of Kobe in case the monster ever returned.
Labyrinth of CinemaLabyrinth of Cinema · 2020
Labyrinth of Cinema
6.82020
MovieHistoryFantasy
When lightning strikes a theater about to close its doors, three moviegoers are thrust back in time to the world inside the screen.
Sylvanian Families: The MovieSylvanian Families: The Movie · 2023
Sylvanian Families: The Movie
6.02023
MovieAnimationFamily
In the enchanting village of Sylvania, Freya, a sweet Chocolate Rabbit girl, tackles two fun tasks for the Star Festival: picking the "Tree of the Year" and finding a birthday gift for her mom. With her adorable animal friends, she goes on a joyful adventure, learning about friendship and giving.

Movies

Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in HyperspaceUltraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in Hyperspace · 1999
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in Hyperspace
7.31999
MovieScience FictionAction
A young boy discovers a magical rock that can make any wish come true. But the rock is stolen by a school bully who uses it to create a powerful and dangerous monster. The only way to stop the beast is to enlist the help of superhero Ultraman Gaia. The boy does everything he can to help the XIG Team, a brave group of humans who have direct contact with Ultraman Gaia as well as Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Tiga.
VampVamp · 2019
Vamp
2.02019
MovieDramaHorror
A troubled teenager who is about to kill herself has a life changing encounter with a female vampire.
Red Crow and the Ghost ShipRed Crow and the Ghost Ship · 1989
Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
7.01989
MovieAdventure
A fantastic adventure of a brother and sister flying a ghost ship, guided by a red crow, in search for an old captain. The ghost ship was designed by Hayao Miyazaki and the red crow was done by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
Bumpkin SoupBumpkin Soup · 1985
Bumpkin Soup
5.21985
MovieMusicComedy
Country girl Akiko visits a Tokyo college in search of her hometown sweetheart. In the course of finding him, she runs into various odd inhabitants of the college campus–blasé intellectuals, horny co-eds, a psych professor in search of the theory of shame, and of course her beloved Yoshioka, who has become an elusive campus nobody.
Ultraman: The NextUltraman: The Next · 2004
Ultraman: The Next
6.42004
MovieFamilyScience Fiction
First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force is a prestigious F-15 Eagle jet pilot (or "driver" as he is called in the film). A lifelong fan of flying since he was a child, being a pilot is his ultimate dream. Unfortunately, his duties distance himself from his wife, Yoko, who always ends up being neglected, and his son, Tsugumu, who has a congenital blood disease and has a high risk of dying at a young age.Maki decides to quit the Air Force to devote more time to his family and to spend whatever is left for his son. He takes a part-time job as a commercial tour guide run by a kindly group of people who allow him time to work and to also take care of his family.
Ultraman Mebius & Ultra BrothersUltraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers · 2006
Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers
7.72006
MovieActionAdventure
In the beginning of the movie, 20 years ago, on the moon, the 4 Ultra brothers, Ultraman, Seven, Jack, and Ace were fighting a deadly foe known as Yapool, a monster that was several times their size. As they fought, Yapool had a clear advantage and used his several claws to grasp the brothers, although, they managed to clear from the claws through there powers and used a combined Specium Ray to no avail. The monster then flies off to Earth to dodge the attack and the brothers follow. The brothers were barely able to defeat Yapool but the monster still needed to be sealed. However, to seal Yapool away they were forced to give up the ability to transform, and took up jobs to be in the area of Kobe in case the monster ever returned.
Labyrinth of CinemaLabyrinth of Cinema · 2020
Labyrinth of Cinema
6.82020
MovieHistoryFantasy
When lightning strikes a theater about to close its doors, three moviegoers are thrust back in time to the world inside the screen.
Sylvanian Families: The MovieSylvanian Families: The Movie · 2023
Sylvanian Families: The Movie
6.02023
MovieAnimationFamily
In the enchanting village of Sylvania, Freya, a sweet Chocolate Rabbit girl, tackles two fun tasks for the Star Festival: picking the "Tree of the Year" and finding a birthday gift for her mom. With her adorable animal friends, she goes on a joyful adventure, learning about friendship and giving.
ウルトラマンダイナ SPECIALウルトラマンダイナ SPECIAL · 2000
ウルトラマンダイナ SPECIAL
7.02000
MovieActionAdventure
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of LightUltraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light · 1998
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
6.51998
MovieActionAdventure
The members of the Super GUTS force, one of whom is secretly Ultraman Dyna, are in the middle of a losing battle against an enormous monster on the surface of the moon, when suddenly a spaceship appears and saves them by zapping the beast. The crew of the ship claim to members of the world peace force that originally created the Super GUTS force, and they invite the GUTS members to enter their brainwave patterns into the ship's battle computer so it can be a more effective fighting system. It sounds like a good idea, but could they have some other plan up their sleeves?
Tokyo GirlTokyo Girl · 2008
Tokyo Girl
8.32008
MovieRomanceFantasy
Miho, a high school student, refuses to approve of her widowed mother’s potential husband when they meet each other at a restaurant. As she flounces out of the restaurant, she drops her cell phone. At the moment there is an earthquake and she drops her cell phone down a staircase. The phone is found by Tokijiro, a boy that lives in 1912.
Anata ga koko ni itehoshiiAnata ga koko ni itehoshii · 1992
Anata ga koko ni itehoshii
1992
MovieMysteryFantasy
Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and ShadowUltraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow · 1997
Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow
7.31997
MovieActionAdventure
Ultraman Shadow, Ultraman Zearth's most terrifying adversary yet, is brought to Earth by the murderous alien, Lady Benzen to be Ultraman Zearth's assassin. Ultraman Shadow is a warrior of darkness equipped with mysterious powers. Prepare to witness the ultimate showdown, colossus versus mighty colossus, the battle ground: Planet Earth!
Single8Single8 · 2023
Single8
7.42023
MovieComedyRomance
Summer 1978. High schooler Kurita is inspired by Star Wars, and films a spaceship scene on a 8mm camera together with his friend Ozawa. When the class is discussing a project for their school festival, Kurita's suggestion to make an SF movie ends up winning. Together with their movie fan classmate Sasaki, the boys start to plan a movie and manage to convince Yamashita, the prettiest girl in class, to star as the heroine. Over the summer vacation, the four shoot their movie, "Time Reverse", where an alien spaceship arrives on Earth to turn back time in order to save mankind from itself.
What I Long ForWhat I Long For · 2013
What I Long For
6.52013
MovieThriller
High school student Juri leaps to her death. Afterwards, Juri wanders to her house, school and street. She feels loneliness as nobody else is able to see her. She talks to those that she comes across including her mother and classmates, but nobody responds to her comments. Juri then sees a horrifying monster, which she never saw prior to her suicide. She calls the scary monster "Bug Man". When the mind of humans become weak, the Bug Man tempts those to commit suicide. One day, Juri walks along the street as usual. She then meets a girl that is able to see Juri. Juri names the girl Ringo-chan and plays at the park with her. Their happy moments does not last long. When they come back from the park, Juri sees Ringo-chan's mother with a grim face. The Bug Man is standing behind her mother.
真夏の夜はNO,TIME真夏の夜はNO,TIME · 1985
真夏の夜はNO,TIME
1985
MovieScience Fiction
8mm SFX movie
The Land Beyond the Starry SkyThe Land Beyond the Starry Sky · 1986
The Land Beyond the Starry Sky
9.01986
MovieFantasy
After a traffic accident, Akio has the same recurring dream of girl standing under a starry sky. One day, he sees her at a train station platform, but afterwards he returns home and discovers he has been pulled into a parallel world, where he died in the traffic accident.
The World You Don't Know IIThe World You Don't Know II · 1991
The World You Don't Know II
1991
MovieHorror
A horror anthology featuring : I'm Afraid to Give Birth by Kazunori Hagiwara, Forbidden Board by Yoshiki Sato and Ikiryotan by Kazuya Konaka.
Lady Poison: Beasts of the UndergroundLady Poison: Beasts of the Underground · 1995
Lady Poison: Beasts of the Underground
5.31995
MovieCrimeDrama
A female photographer seduces men to kill them for her pleasure.
You'll Die Six Hours LaterYou'll Die Six Hours Later · 2008
You'll Die Six Hours Later
7.02008
MovieActionCrime
"You will die six hours later." Keishi, a youth who proclaims himself a seer, suddenly says this to Mio, who is walking along the streets of Shibuya. At first, Mio scoffs at it as nonsense but ever since her acquaintance was murdered a few days ago, she realises that she has also become a victim of a stalker. Half believing it, she decides to hang around with Keishi. Later, with the help of Sawaki, a detective she knows, the stalker is identified. She thinks the case is closed but a totally unexpected person attacks her...
Kuma-chanKuma-chan · 1993
Kuma-chan
7.01993
MovieFantasyRomance
Kuma-chan, an alien who looks just like a stuffed bear, helps a middle-aged sculptor fall in love with a young actress from a theater company.
Mirrorman ReflexMirrorman Reflex · 2006
Mirrorman Reflex
3.02006
MovieScience Fiction
After dying in battle, Japanese soldier Akira Kageyama (Karato) is resurrected as a ‘mirror demon’ a supernatural agent capable of growing to enormous size. He uses his new abilities to defend the Manifest Realm from evil spirits.
The World You Don't Know IThe World You Don't Know I · 1991
The World You Don't Know I
1991
MovieHorror
A horror anthology featuring: The Reaper's Pass by Kazuya Konaka, Spell Dream by Harunobu Ohara & The Wall by Akiyoshi Imazeki.
My future of being executedMy future of being executed · 2012
My future of being executed
2012
Movie
A Japanese film released on November 23, 2012. This is the second installment of Toei Hero Next. It features the casts of Kamen Rider Fourze. Yukio Asao (Fukushi Sota), a college student, was suddenly surrounded by lights and was detained in the interrogation room when he noticed. That is 25 years later from now, in the future. And there, he will be executed for his own sins of killing as many as five people. Yukio, who is convinced of his innocence, begins to escape under the guidance of "Riseman" (Ryo Yoshizawa). The time limit for the approaching public execution is only 72 hours. Can they prove his innocence and change the future?

TV Shows

Ultraman DynaUltraman Dyna · 1997
Ultraman Dyna
8.01997
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
As humanity begins migrating beyond Earth, a new Ultraman named Dyna arrives and bonds with defense organization GUTS' newest recruit, Shin Asuka, to protect a colony on Mars.
Zyuden Sentai KyoryugerZyuden Sentai Kyoryuger · 2013
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
6.92013
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Deboth Army who invaded the Earth in the time of the dinosaurs has revived. Wise God Torin selects 5 brave individuals who can defeat their respective Zyudenryu and give them powers to become the “People of the Strong Dragons”, Kyoryuger.
Astro BoyAstro Boy · 2003
Astro Boy
8.02003
SeriesAnimation
Astro is a robotic boy created by Dr. Tenma to replace his late son. When Tenma destroys his laboratory and shuts down Astro, the Ministry of Science revives him and tries to give him a normal life as a 6th-grade student who occasionally helps keep renegade robots from causing harm.
Ultraman NexusUltraman Nexus · 2004
Ultraman Nexus
8.02004
Series
The TLT is a covert international anti-monster unit established secretly to combat Space Beasts, mysterious monsters that are out to attack humans in the year 2009. One of the TLT's new recruits, Kazuki Komon, is attacked by one of them prior to reporting for duty. However, he is saved by a silver giant that he names "Ultraman". What no one knows is that the silver giant is an Ultraman — to be precise, Ultraman Nexus, ready to fight the Space Beasts to save the planet Earth.
Ultraman CosmosUltraman Cosmos · 2001
Ultraman Cosmos
8.22001
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Ultraman Cosmos is a calm and gentle alien of unknown origin who seeks to protect Earth. Unlike most Ultramen, Cosmos is a pacifist and prefers to resolve his disputes or disagreements by the way of peace.
Ultraman Orb: The Origin SagaUltraman Orb: The Origin Saga · 2016
Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga
7.92016
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
The story chronicles upon the past of Gai Kurenai and Jugglus Juggler, the original series' main protagonist and antagonist, who were once heroes fighting on the side of light, facing Dr. Psychi and his army of Bezelbs.
Ultraman Ginga SUltraman Ginga S · 2014
Ultraman Ginga S
8.52014
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
In this new series, two years after Ginga's battle with Dark Lugiel ended, Hikaru and Tomoya joined the UPG (Ultra Party Guardians) after countless monster sightings appeared. Also, an Alien Chibu named Exceller plans to steal the Victorium Stone which believed to contained mysterious powers that located deep underground the Victorian civilization. Due to this, Shou, a Victorian Prince was sent by his mother to retrieve it with the help of Victory Lancer which enable him to become the ancient Ultra, Ultraman Victory.
Cellphone Investigator 7Cellphone Investigator 7 · 2008
Cellphone Investigator 7
8.72008
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyCrime
Seeking an escape from his mundane life, high-schooler Keita Amishima stumbles into the secret life of an agent of UNDER ANCHOR - a covert organisation combating cyber terrorism. Keita isn't alone, as he is partnered with an A.I. - the Phone Braver "Seven". Together, Keita and Seven work to counter cyber crimes, all the while dealing with the machinations of a rogue Phone Braver, "Zero One".
Gridman the Hyper AgentGridman the Hyper Agent · 1993
Gridman the Hyper Agent
8.01993
SeriesDrama
Three computer-savvy kids, Naoto, Yuka and Ippei created their own videogame superhero, but then discover it possessed by an inter-dimensional police officer, Gridman. Pursuing an evil program called Kahn Digifer, he merges with Naoto and fights Kahn Digifer's digitized monsters in order to prevent the computerized demon from wreaking havoc on the Human World.
Taikomochi no tatsujin: Tadashii XX no homekataTaikomochi no tatsujin: Tadashii XX no homekata · 2015
Taikomochi no tatsujin: Tadashii XX no homekata
2015
Series
Ultraseven XUltraseven X · 2007
Ultraseven X
8.22007
Series
Ultraseven X is the 23rd entry in the Tsuburaya Productions' long-running Ultra Series. It is a revival of the 1967 classic Ultra Seven, and is the first in Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra hero series to be exclusively for an adult audience and in wide screen high-definition format. The show first aired on October 5, 2007 at 2.15am on CBC and 2.25am on TBS.
My Little Lover - Minami Kun no KoibitoMy Little Lover - Minami Kun no Koibito · 2015
My Little Lover - Minami Kun no Koibito
5.22015
SeriesComedy
Shun'ichi Minami possesses good looks and does well academically in high school. Chiyomi Horikiri is a bright girl who likes dancing. They were childhood friends and also their first loves, but after Shun'ichi Minami's father disappeared they hardly talk. On a storming night, Chiyomi Horikiri has an argument with her parents over her future course and leaves home. While trying to avoid the rain, Chiyomi Horikiri wishes that she go back to her childhood. Suddenly, Chiyomi becomes 15 cm tall. Shun'ichi Minami happens to see tiny Chiyomi Horikiri. She tells him that she doesn't want anyone else to see her, and Shun'ichi Minami takes her his home.
Alice 6Alice 6 · 1995
Alice 6
1995
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Six girls get lost in the forest and are taken through a series of mysterious worlds.
Iine! Hikaru Genji-kunIine! Hikaru Genji-kun · 2020
Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun
4.52020
SeriesDrama
Saori Fujiwara comes back home after work. She opens a bamboo blind and burns incense. She purchased the bamboo blind and incense while in Bali. With the relaxed setting, Saori Fujiwara takes a nap, but, suddenly, a man dressed in clothing from the Heian period appears in front of her. She talks to him. Suddenly Saori Fujiwara thinks of the name Genji Hikaru, the protagonist of from classic literature "The Tale of Genji." She blurts out "Genji Hikaru" and the man unexpectedly hugs her.
Manpuku Shoujo DragonetManpuku Shoujo Dragonet · 2010
Manpuku Shoujo Dragonet
6.02010
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Maya, Mei, and Runa Shijo are detectives who work at the detective office of Tokuko Shijo, their aunt. At the same time, the girls helps with their parents' Chinese restaurant. However, no one knows, they all are descendants of the dragon tribe, and they transform into dragon warriors called Dragonet . Their goal is solving the incident caused by the evil tiger tribe.
Magical Teacher Negima!Magical Teacher Negima! · 2007
Magical Teacher Negima!
1.02007
SeriesComedy
Nagi Springfield is a mage in training from England. After graduation at age ten, he was sent to Japan as an apprentice teacher in an all girls school. On his first day, he meets Asuna, who has a crush on one of her teacher. Totally hilarity ensues as the class begins to bond with the help of their cute little magical teacher.