Writing

Yasuo Tanami

Born December 12, 1933 · Tokyo, Japan

Died March 21, 2000 · aged 66

Yasuo Tanami was a Japanese scriptwriter.

Known For

Season of LoveSeason of Love · 1969
Season of Love
1969
Movie
Pinky and Yoko are about to graduate. Full of hope and uncertainties they embark on a tale of temptation.
Sir Galahad in CampusSir Galahad in Campus · 1961
Sir Galahad in Campus
7.01961
Movie
The first instalment in Toho's popular Wakadaishō (Young Guy) series.
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected ManJapan's No. 1 Disconnected Man · 1969
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
7.01969
MovieComedy
Maruyama, a day laborer, is living on an abandoned ship at the port of Osaka when he meets an elusive man offering a job.
Good Luck LoveGood Luck Love · 1981
Good Luck Love
1981
Movie
Depicting the friendship of three boys in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
Patalliro: The Stardust ProjectPatalliro: The Stardust Project · 1983
Patalliro: The Stardust Project
5.51983
MovieAnimationComedy
The organization Tarantella is planning an attack by utilizing a space-bound device to create hail all over the planet, codenamed "Operation Stardust". Patalliro, Bancoran, and Maraich must put a stop to their scheme, and lie the mystery of Bancoran's supposedly-dead former lover Junior to rest.
Shadow of LoveShadow of Love · 1972
Shadow of Love
1972
Movie
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion PictureNadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture · 1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
5.11991
MovieAnimationAdventure
Three years after the defeat of Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis, a new threat has surfaced bent on bringing the world under his control. Geiger, using advanced robot technology, is attempting to begin a world war, and take control of the devistated world after the destruction has stopped. Once again, Nadia and Jean must fight to save the world, only this time from itself.
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of AramisThe Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis · 1989
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
6.81989
MovieAnimationAdventure
In this reimagining of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel, the musketeer Aramis is secretly a woman in disguise, drawn to the elite corps after exacting revenge on her lover's murderer. Years later, plucky musketeer-in-waiting D'Artagnan is to be hanged for a crime he didn't commit. To exonerate her friend, Aramis must uncover the truth by navigating a twisting web of court conspiracies and her own past — without revealing her secret.

Movies

Season of LoveSeason of Love · 1969
Season of Love
1969
Movie
Pinky and Yoko are about to graduate. Full of hope and uncertainties they embark on a tale of temptation.
Sir Galahad in CampusSir Galahad in Campus · 1961
Sir Galahad in Campus
7.01961
Movie
The first instalment in Toho's popular Wakadaishō (Young Guy) series.
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected ManJapan's No. 1 Disconnected Man · 1969
Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man
7.01969
MovieComedy
Maruyama, a day laborer, is living on an abandoned ship at the port of Osaka when he meets an elusive man offering a job.
Good Luck LoveGood Luck Love · 1981
Good Luck Love
1981
Movie
Depicting the friendship of three boys in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.
Patalliro: The Stardust ProjectPatalliro: The Stardust Project · 1983
Patalliro: The Stardust Project
5.51983
MovieAnimationComedy
The organization Tarantella is planning an attack by utilizing a space-bound device to create hail all over the planet, codenamed "Operation Stardust". Patalliro, Bancoran, and Maraich must put a stop to their scheme, and lie the mystery of Bancoran's supposedly-dead former lover Junior to rest.
Shadow of LoveShadow of Love · 1972
Shadow of Love
1972
Movie
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion PictureNadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture · 1991
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture
5.11991
MovieAnimationAdventure
Three years after the defeat of Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis, a new threat has surfaced bent on bringing the world under his control. Geiger, using advanced robot technology, is attempting to begin a world war, and take control of the devistated world after the destruction has stopped. Once again, Nadia and Jean must fight to save the world, only this time from itself.
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of AramisThe Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis · 1989
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
6.81989
MovieAnimationAdventure
In this reimagining of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel, the musketeer Aramis is secretly a woman in disguise, drawn to the elite corps after exacting revenge on her lover's murderer. Years later, plucky musketeer-in-waiting D'Artagnan is to be hanged for a crime he didn't commit. To exonerate her friend, Aramis must uncover the truth by navigating a twisting web of court conspiracies and her own past — without revealing her secret.
Blue Jeans MemoryBlue Jeans Memory · 1981
Blue Jeans Memory
1981
Movie
A trio of high school boys get summer jobs at a seaside resort. Soon, however, they learn that the woman who runs it is in financial trouble. The three decide to help her.
Hotsprings HolidayHotsprings Holiday · 1968
Hotsprings Holiday
10.01968
MovieAction
Two rival groups of gangsters vie for control of a tiny port town in northern Japan. Daisuke, a member of the older of the two gangs, and Kosuke, a hoodlum in the newer gang, both fall in love with the daughter of an inn proprietor, even though she evinces more interest in improving the town than in their romantic advances. Eventually, the two hoodlums come to respect her efforts and decide to join forces in ridding the town of all gangsters. The two men succeed in restoring peace to the town and, rejected by the innkeeper's daughter, they leave town as friends.
Bravo, Young GuyBravo, Young Guy · 1970
Bravo, Young Guy
7.01970
Movie
A film by Katsumi Iwauchi.
Return of the ChampReturn of the Champ · 1981
Return of the Champ
10.01981
MovieDramaComedy
A not-so-young "Young Guy" (Kayama) returns in this reunion feature, which takes Yuichi and Ishiyama to New York, where the former runs in the New York Marathon and romances TV producer Minagawa. A delightful throwback to Toho's '60s style filmmaking.
Greatest Game Ever Part IIGreatest Game Ever Part II · 1976
Greatest Game Ever Part II
9.01976
MovieDramaComedy
Shōzō, heir to a tonkatsu shop and ice hockey star, faces a series of challenges when his team’s fundraiser goes wrong. Amid rivalry, romantic tension, and an amateur rule violation, Shōzō’s determination leads him to a triumphant return to the ice with help from his girlfriend, Ayako.
What is Love?What is Love? · 1973
What is Love?
1973
Movie
This idol film centers on the love story between Mari Asami (Mari Amachi), a designer at a toy manufacturer, and Shunji Kawachi (Kensaku Morita), a newcomer in charge of planning, while also weaving in the love story of Mari's uncle ( Kunie Tanaka ), and featuring singing scenes by Mari Amachi throughout.
I'll Be DeceivedI'll Be Deceived · 1971
I'll Be Deceived
10.01971
MovieComedyMusic
A con man defrauds a small rural town, sparking an international manhunt.
Completely... With That Air!Completely... With That Air! · 1981
Completely... With That Air!
7.01981
MovieComedy
This film is Beat Takeshi's first starring role.
Little AdventurerLittle Adventurer · 1973
Little Adventurer
9.01973
Movie
Mickey, a smart student from England, is on his trip to Japan for vacation. He meets with a Chinese girl Lin Fang on the way. They each have the same model of camera. But they have their cameras exchanged without their knowing it prior to their departure.
Campus A Go-GoCampus A Go-Go · 1965
Campus A Go-Go
8.01965
MovieDramaMusic
Young Guy (Kayama) competes in an electric guitar competition and plays American-style football.
Irresponsible Rascal of JapanIrresponsible Rascal of Japan · 1962
Irresponsible Rascal of Japan
8.51962
MovieComedy
Sequel to "Irresponsible Age of Japan".
The Tigers: The World is Waiting For UsThe Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us · 1968
The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us
10.01968
MovieComedyMusic
An alien spaceship crashes on Earth due to the powerful musical energy emanating from Group Sounds band The Tigers. The Tigers have to protect an alien princess who escaped from the ship and became obsessed with their lead singer Julie. Can they save the day by performing their megahit songs like "Mona Lisa's Smile" and "Seaside Bound"?
Young Guy GraduatesYoung Guy Graduates · 1969
Young Guy Graduates
6.51969
Movie
Young Guy graduates from University.
B.G Story: Designs of a 20 Year-OldB.G Story: Designs of a 20 Year-Old · 1961
B.G Story: Designs of a 20 Year-Old
9.01961
MovieDrama
Ayako Kurimura, a new B.G. at Nitto Electric, becomes the object of affection for both her brother's colleague Kazuo Fukami and the flirtatious executive’s son, Hiroshi Tsuzawa. As office romances and corporate ambitions collide, relationships shift: heartbreak leads to new connections, old flames reemerge, and Hiroshi is ultimately disowned. Ayako helps him reunite with former lover Yoko, sending them off to Osaka while those around her find new beginnings.
It Started In The AlpsIt Started In The Alps · 1966
It Started In The Alps
8.01966
MovieComedyRomance
Seventh movie of the Wakadaishō series directed by Kengo Furusawa.
Young Guy in RioYoung Guy in Rio · 1968
Young Guy in Rio
6.01968
Movie
Yuzo Kayama is captain of the Fencing team and visits Brazil to work in the shipyards with his professor. There he meets his beautiful daughter (Mie Nakao) and a tour guide (Yuriko Hoshi), but his work and his band, The Ranchers, keep him busy.

TV Shows

Nadia: The Secret of Blue WaterNadia: The Secret of Blue Water · 1990
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
7.51990
SeriesAnimation
In mankind's grasp for the future, a sinister foe known only as Gargoyle begins his plans to take over the world. Nadia, with the help of a young inventor, Jean Ratlique, and Captain Nemo of the submarine Nautilus, must fight to save the world from Gargoyle and Neo-Atlantis.
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of AramisThe Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis · 1987
The Three Musketeers: Adventure of Aramis
7.61987
SeriesAnimation
D'Artagnan journeys from Gascony to Paris to become a musketeer. He meets Jean, Constance, and three legendary swordsmen. Together they face Cardinal Richelieu, Rochefort, Milady, and the Man in the Iron Mask.
Go-Q-Choji IkkimanGo-Q-Choji Ikkiman · 1986
Go-Q-Choji Ikkiman
1986
SeriesAnimation
Ikkiman is super human alien, but he doesn't know it. He was raised in a farm by an old couple. When his girlfriend dumps him to become a star, Ikkiman swears to himself that he will become a super star even more famous than her so they can get back together, and so he leaves the farm for the city. There, he interrupts the match of the Battle-ball team "Blue Planets," the battle-ball champions of the earth, and decides to join them with his superhuman discovered abilities. With the Blue planets, Ikkiman will play against alien enemy's for the title of champion and for the sake of the planet Earth.