Takeshi Yagi

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Takeshi Yagi

Born January 20, 1967 · Tokyo, Japan (age 59)

Takeshi Yagi is a Japanese TV director/producer best known for his work with Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra Series, most notably with Ultraman Max and Superior 8 Ultra Brothers.

Known For

Ultraman Tiga: The Final OdysseyUltraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey · 2000
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
6.82000
MovieActionAdventure
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Oddysey was sort of an epilogue of the Ultraman Tiga series. Just when we thought that the world is safe, it's under attack again! A TPC excursion (including GUTS' Captain Megumi Iruma) headed to an old ruins and unintentionally woke up three evil ancient giants whom Daigo, later on, has visions of. What's so haunting about his visions is that they're not only three but four evil giants, including Ultraman Tiga in a very dark physique and a very evil aura. After a series of visions, Daigo was able to meet the three evils who beat him up and left the Black Spark Lens to him. Later on, the ultimate battle begins in the ancient ruins. Daigo as Ultraman Tiga, who is supposed to be the warrior of light, must use his powers, however dark, in order to defeat the three evils.
Superior Ultra 8 BrothersSuperior Ultra 8 Brothers · 2008
Superior Ultra 8 Brothers
7.52008
MovieFamilyAction
Ultraman Mebius is joined once again by Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Jack, and Ultraman Ace, as well as three later Ultramen (Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia) to fight more powerful versions of familiar Ultra Monsters.
Godzilla's Leading LadiesGodzilla's Leading Ladies · 2020
Godzilla's Leading Ladies
9.52020
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
An NHK documentary about the talented actresses who have portrayed the beautiful, intelligent and resourceful heroines of the long running series. Features interviews with Kumi Mizuno, Keiko Mari, Yumiko Shaku, and Megumi Odaka. Also featured are never before seen 8mm home movies shot by producer Tomoyuki Tanaka on the sets of classic Toho films.
Ultraman Gaia: Once Again GaiaUltraman Gaia: Once Again Gaia · 2001
Ultraman Gaia: Once Again Gaia
7.32001
MovieActionAdventure
After the battle against Zogu was over, both Gamu and Fujimiya began to live normal lives until another threat arrives on Earth - a surviving monster soldier of Zogu's army named Gakuzom.
Arthouse UltramanArthouse Ultraman · 2005
Arthouse Ultraman
6.02005
MovieFantasyAdventure
In the 21st century, multiple mysterious phenomenon began to occur as monsters who were initially thought to be a part of mythology had come to life. These phenomenons had also resulted from human activities that disrupted the nature of the ecosystem. Ultraman Max is the titular giant of his series. Originally a civilization observer sent from Nebula M78, the sacrifice of Kaito Touma changed his mind into bonding with with the youth and actively defending Earth from monsters and alien attacks. Arthouse Ultraman is a movie with four episodes edited together, theatrically released at Fantasia Festival 2006.
AKARIAKARI · 2022
AKARI
8.02022
MovieActionScience Fiction
A Japanese tokusatsu kaiju proof-of-concept short film directed by Takeshi Yagi and written by Yagi, Todd Silverstein, and Jordan A. Y. Smith. It is the end result of a tokusatsu film production course taught by Yagi for the online subscription service Narō. Though only about 6 minutes of footage was cut together and shown at Tokyo Comic Con on November 24, 2022, Yagi and his crew intend to put proceeds from course subscriptions toward getting AKARI made as a feature film or television series. It stars the titular Akari, a woman turned giant with alien technology, fighting off a berserk cybernetic monster.
Toshi Densetsu SepiaToshi Densetsu Sepia · 2011
Toshi Densetsu Sepia
2011
MovieTV MovieDrama
The Owl Man" depicts the madness of a man who is swallowed up by an urban legend he created himself; "The Iceman" tells the story of a fatal intersection between a traumatized boy and a spectacle called "Kappa on Ice"; and "Dead Man's Love" shows the confrontation between women involved with a female painter who only continues to paint pictures of the dead. At first glance, these may seem to be stories about the inhabitants of a mysterious and strange other world. However, they actually have the power to cut out certain aspects of modern society and bring out the darkness that lurks in your deepest psyche.
The Sword and the HairpinThe Sword and the Hairpin · 2014
The Sword and the Hairpin
2014
MovieDrama
A young samurai must choose between the life of the sword or quiet, family life.

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Ultraman Tiga: The Final OdysseyUltraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey · 2000
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
6.82000
MovieActionAdventure
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Oddysey was sort of an epilogue of the Ultraman Tiga series. Just when we thought that the world is safe, it's under attack again! A TPC excursion (including GUTS' Captain Megumi Iruma) headed to an old ruins and unintentionally woke up three evil ancient giants whom Daigo, later on, has visions of. What's so haunting about his visions is that they're not only three but four evil giants, including Ultraman Tiga in a very dark physique and a very evil aura. After a series of visions, Daigo was able to meet the three evils who beat him up and left the Black Spark Lens to him. Later on, the ultimate battle begins in the ancient ruins. Daigo as Ultraman Tiga, who is supposed to be the warrior of light, must use his powers, however dark, in order to defeat the three evils.

Visual Effects Coordinator

Ultraman MaxUltraman Max · 2005
Ultraman Max
9.12005
SeriesAction & AdventureFamily
Ultraman Max was an Ultraman TV series which started airing on 7 July 2005, and produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.. The show tried to return to the true formula of new monsters every week and being a fast paced show like previous series with the exception of Ultraman Nexus. The show is full of homages to past series by having three of the original cast members from the first Ultraman series being featured in an episode, updated versions of classic monsters like Red King, Eleking and Pigmon among others. One unusual episode revolves around the filming of the 1964 program Ultra Q which was the predecessor to the first Ultraman show in 1966. Two actors from that show appear as themselves.

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