Directing
Koichi Ohata
Born July 26, 1962 · Aichi, Japan (age 63)
Koichi Ohata (大畑 晃一, Ōhata Kōichi, July 26, 1962) is a Japanese mechanical designer, director, and film critic from Aichi Prefecture.
Known For
M.D. Geist II: Death Force · 1996M.D. Geist II: Death Force
★ 4.91996
MovieScience FictionAnimation
Less than a year after Geist activated the Death Force, which decimated most of Jerra's population, he has kept himself busy by dismantling the Death Force machines one by one. Most of the remaining human population have fled to a remote haven run by a warlord named Krauser. Krauser is another MDS unit, MD-01, who has a technology that hides his mobile fortress from the Death Force.
Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper · 2014Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper
★ 6.82014
MovieAnimationAction
A rash of sniper attacks leaves the streets of Tokyo empty and the public terrified to go outside. It’s up to Conan and his friends to find the culprit, but the case goes deeper than it seems. Military cover-ups, conspiracies and murder abound in this fast-paced, thrilling mystery!
Burst Angel OVA · 2007Burst Angel OVA
★ 4.72007
MovieScience FictionAction
In Westland, New York, a murderer is indiscriminately killing people… A girl witnesses one of these murders, and the knife is turned on the helpless girl shaking with fear. Meg returns to this town with Joe to celebrate the "birthday" of Shirley, who used to live with Meg. Orphans, they had decided that the day they first met would be her birthday. In the past, Meg had taken care of three little children, including Shirley, just before meeting Joe. The children were then adopted by a police officer, Sam. He possessed a strong sense of justice and they are supposedly living happily together now. Meg and Joe happen to help a person and receive a reward. They buy a present for Shirley with the reward money and go to meet Sam. However, they notice him acting strangely. Upon questioning him, he explains that Shirley was assaulted by a murderer and seriously injured. Joe says to the grieving and angry Meg, "Let's exact revenge on the murderer for Shirley."
Blue Gender: The Warrior · 2002Blue Gender: The Warrior
★ 5.52002
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
It is a time of chaos. Earth is no longer what it used to be. It has been infested with a bug like species called the Blue. Yuji Kaido, who has a mysterious disease, is put into suspended animation until a cure is found. When he wakes up Yuji learns that its been more than 20 years since he was put into suspended animation, and the world is now controled by these creatures. He joins a group of soldiers equipped with powerful mechas to fight against the Blue for hope of a better future.
Resident Evil 4D Executer · 2000Resident Evil 4D Executer
★ 5.82000
MovieHorrorAnimation
Five members of the U.B.C.S., a private military force owned by the Umbrella Corporation, are sent to Racoon City to trace Dr. Cameron and, foremost, her research. However, the horrors they encounter are beyond their imagination.
M.D. Geist · 1986M.D. Geist
★ 5.01986
MovieScience FictionAction
Geist (the main character) is MD-02, a Most Dangerous Soldier, genetically engineered to function as a killing machine, but every one of the MDS units went homicidally insane. As a result Geist was placed in suspended animation in a stasis pod orbiting the planet Jerra until it crashed several years later, awakening him and bringing him into another war on the planet.
Cybernetics Guardian · 1989Cybernetics Guardian
★ 6.41989
MovieScience FictionAnimation
A freak accident unleashes a demonic spirit within researcher John Stalker - transforming him into Saldo, a mythical cyber-beast fueled by hate and evil.
Genocyber · 1994Genocyber
★ 5.61994
MovieAnimationHorror
As the nations of the world begin to merge, world peace is threatened by the private armies of individual corporations. The Kuryu Group has just discovered a weapon that will tip world power in their favor. The Genocyber: a nightmarish combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. Many desire to control this monstrosity, but can its hatred be contained... Battle erupts, and the cyberpunk world of the future is about to explode with violence.
Movies
M.D. Geist II: Death Force · 1996M.D. Geist II: Death Force
★ 4.91996
MovieScience FictionAnimation
Less than a year after Geist activated the Death Force, which decimated most of Jerra's population, he has kept himself busy by dismantling the Death Force machines one by one. Most of the remaining human population have fled to a remote haven run by a warlord named Krauser. Krauser is another MDS unit, MD-01, who has a technology that hides his mobile fortress from the Death Force.
Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper · 2014Detective Conan: Dimensional Sniper
★ 6.82014
MovieAnimationAction
A rash of sniper attacks leaves the streets of Tokyo empty and the public terrified to go outside. It’s up to Conan and his friends to find the culprit, but the case goes deeper than it seems. Military cover-ups, conspiracies and murder abound in this fast-paced, thrilling mystery!
Burst Angel OVA · 2007Burst Angel OVA
★ 4.72007
MovieScience FictionAction
In Westland, New York, a murderer is indiscriminately killing people… A girl witnesses one of these murders, and the knife is turned on the helpless girl shaking with fear. Meg returns to this town with Joe to celebrate the "birthday" of Shirley, who used to live with Meg. Orphans, they had decided that the day they first met would be her birthday. In the past, Meg had taken care of three little children, including Shirley, just before meeting Joe. The children were then adopted by a police officer, Sam. He possessed a strong sense of justice and they are supposedly living happily together now. Meg and Joe happen to help a person and receive a reward. They buy a present for Shirley with the reward money and go to meet Sam. However, they notice him acting strangely. Upon questioning him, he explains that Shirley was assaulted by a murderer and seriously injured. Joe says to the grieving and angry Meg, "Let's exact revenge on the murderer for Shirley."
Blue Gender: The Warrior · 2002Blue Gender: The Warrior
★ 5.52002
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
It is a time of chaos. Earth is no longer what it used to be. It has been infested with a bug like species called the Blue. Yuji Kaido, who has a mysterious disease, is put into suspended animation until a cure is found. When he wakes up Yuji learns that its been more than 20 years since he was put into suspended animation, and the world is now controled by these creatures. He joins a group of soldiers equipped with powerful mechas to fight against the Blue for hope of a better future.
Resident Evil 4D Executer · 2000Resident Evil 4D Executer
★ 5.82000
MovieHorrorAnimation
Five members of the U.B.C.S., a private military force owned by the Umbrella Corporation, are sent to Racoon City to trace Dr. Cameron and, foremost, her research. However, the horrors they encounter are beyond their imagination.
M.D. Geist · 1986M.D. Geist
★ 5.01986
MovieScience FictionAction
Geist (the main character) is MD-02, a Most Dangerous Soldier, genetically engineered to function as a killing machine, but every one of the MDS units went homicidally insane. As a result Geist was placed in suspended animation in a stasis pod orbiting the planet Jerra until it crashed several years later, awakening him and bringing him into another war on the planet.
Cybernetics Guardian · 1989Cybernetics Guardian
★ 6.41989
MovieScience FictionAnimation
A freak accident unleashes a demonic spirit within researcher John Stalker - transforming him into Saldo, a mythical cyber-beast fueled by hate and evil.
Genocyber · 1994Genocyber
★ 5.61994
MovieAnimationHorror
As the nations of the world begin to merge, world peace is threatened by the private armies of individual corporations. The Kuryu Group has just discovered a weapon that will tip world power in their favor. The Genocyber: a nightmarish combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. Many desire to control this monstrosity, but can its hatred be contained... Battle erupts, and the cyberpunk world of the future is about to explode with violence.
The Adventure of Magical Michiko · 2018The Adventure of Magical Michiko
★ 2.02018
MovieFantasyComedy
Though aspiring comic book artist, Michio, has a beautiful lover by the name of Suzuko, he vows to not sleep with her until his work is officially published. In order to finally create something that will sell, he informs her his next work will be an erotic comic but is taken aback by her assertion that his concept doesn’t capture the feelings of real women at all. The very same evening, one of Michio’s characters, a young demon girl, literally comes to life by pulling herself straight from his manuscript paper. Concerned about the direction of Michio’s life, the girl incarnates herself in order to help him achieve his dream. With this goal in mind, she swiftly transforms Michio into a beautiful girl called “Michiko”. Helping Michiko understand women’s true feelings, the demon girl accompanies her for a day in town. … [Exists in two different versions with 2 different titles: Magical sex: Midara hime no bôken (the R18 version) and Magical Michiko (the R15 version)]
V-MONSTER: Ghost Boxer · 2000V-MONSTER: Ghost Boxer
2000
MovieHorror
Horror movie about an overweight cop that goes up against a monster that targets fat guys. First live action venture of Kôichi Ôhata, director of Genocyber and Burst Angel.
V-MONSTER: Mega-Ladies · 2000V-MONSTER: Mega-Ladies
2000
MovieScience FictionAction
Sci-fi action movie about ladies that take part in a deathmatch, to stop an alien invasion. Second live action movie from Kôichi Ôhata, director of Genocyber and Burst Angel.
TV Shows
Rent-a-Girlfriend · 2020Rent-a-Girlfriend
★ 8.32020
SeriesAnimationComedy
Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and a beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
Redo of Healer · 2021Redo of Healer
★ 8.32021
SeriesAnimation
In a world of monsters, adventurers and magic, some of the most gifted healers are subjugated to brute force. Keyaru gains the ability to rewind time and turns the tables on those who’ve exploited him in this dark fantasy tale of vengeance and fury.
The Misfit of Demon King Academy · 2020The Misfit of Demon King Academy
★ 8.42020
SeriesAnimation
Anos Voldigord was a tyrannical Demon King that eradicated humans, spirits, and even the gods, but became bored of eternal warfare and reincarnated with dreams of a peaceful world. However, what awaited him in reincarnation after 2000 years were descendants who became too weak after being accustomed to peace, and all sorts of magic that deteriorated to the extreme. Anos enters Demon King Academy that gathers and educates those who are viewed as the reincarnation of the Demon King, but the academy could not see through his true powers and ends up branding him as a misfit.
Maken-Ki! Battling Venus · 2011Maken-Ki! Battling Venus
★ 7.12011
SeriesAnimationComedy
This romantic comedy is about Takeru Ohyama, a typical perverted teenage boy. His new school doesn't require entrance exams, and it just turned co-ed! Unfortunately, his dreams of a happy high school life are dashed when he finds out the school is much more than it seems. All of the students wield a special item—a Maken—to unleash their magical abilities in duels! Can Takeru find a Maken that works for him? Even while trying to fit in at a new school and dealing with all kinds of girl problems?
Blue Dragon · 2007Blue Dragon
★ 7.92007
SeriesAnimation
A terrible and mysterious enemy attacks the small village of Shu and his friend Kluke. The great warrior Zola, followed by Jiro, will help them discover the ability to evoke shadows.
Catch Me at the Ballpark! · 2025Catch Me at the Ballpark!
★ 7.82025
SeriesAnimationComedy
To escape his tiring job, weary Murata finds escape at a nearby baseball stadium. While the games are thrilling, it’s Ruriko, the gyaru as cold as the beer she serves but secretly a sweetheart, who keeps him coming back. As her first regular, Murata discovers the warmth behind her frosty demeanor, and their hilarious, heartwarming encounters light up the ballpark and maybe even their hearts.
Gigantic Formula · 2007Gigantic Formula
★ 9.72007
SeriesAnimation
Mechanical Gods' War Gigantic Formula, also known as Apo Mekhanes Theos Gigantic Formula, is a Japanese anime series that aired in Japan. The show was first aired April 4, 2007 by TV Tokyo, and ended its run on September 26, 2007. A manga adaptation by Shōhei Oka was serialized concurrently in Dengeki Daioh.
Burst Angel · 2004Burst Angel
★ 6.12004
SeriesAnimationComedy
The future’s looking bleak. It’s a good thing there’s a new sheriff in town. Her name is Jo and she’s an enigma even to herself. Alongside her partners Sei, Amy, and Meg, Jo fights for the citizens who can’t defend themselves. Confronting corruption and twisted science, these gals are on fire—and they’re the best chance the wounded city’s got.
Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army · 2023Chillin' in My 30s After Getting Fired From the Demon King's Army
★ 7.42023
SeriesAnimation
Dariel, a dark soldier in the demon king's army who cannot use magic, has risen to the position of assistant to the Four Generals with his talent and energy, and has been wielding his skill. However, as soon as the Four Generals are replaced, Dariel is fired from the army. Dariel is devastated, but when he arrives in a human village, he finds that his adventuring skills, which are supposed to be useless to demons, have blossomed! "I was... human?" Dariel decides to spend his second life in this village, and the requests start pouring in! Trouble! False charge! Duel! With his natural skills and the adjusting power that he developed in his old place, the former dark soldier solves them all!
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord · 2024Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord
★ 7.22024
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
This college kid wants nothing more than a quiet life. So when she's reborn as Yumiella, the hidden villainess of an Otome RPG, she's not exactly thrilled. Still yearning for peace, she abandons her evil duties to live a more discreet life. Until her gamer side kicks in, and she accidentally reaches level 99! Now, everyone suspects that she's the infamous Demon Lord. What future awaits her?
Harmony of Mille-Feuille · 2025Harmony of Mille-Feuille
★ 6.82025
SeriesAnimationDrama
The a cappella club is filled with unique individuals some might say they're a bit odd. Even if they're not flashy or popular, there's a special kind of youth that connects through their voices, creating something truly unique.
Video Warrior Laserion · 1984Video Warrior Laserion
★ 6.31984
SeriesAnimation
Takashi Katori is a big fan of online games, and so is his American friend Sarah. However, one of their RPGs goes too far, as their virtual world and the Lezarion robot that Takashi created for the game somehow mix with reality. Takashi is caught, but later the Earth Governement discovers that an evil scientist from the Moon is hacking into virtual worlds and security, so they force Takashi to pilot the Lezarion and protect the Earth...
9-nine- Ruler's Crown · 20259-nine- Ruler's Crown
★ 4.52025
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
9-nine is a tale of the town of Shiromitsugawa, host to mysterious Artifacts and the superpowers they bestow on their Users. A tale of growing trust and budding romance between the protagonist and the heroine, and also a murder mystery where they hunt down the culprit behind a series of supernatural murders.
Winter Sonata · 2009Winter Sonata
2009
SeriesAnimationDrama
Yoo Jin falls in love with Joon Sang as a young girl. After losing him in an accident, she decides to marry her childhood friend. However, Yoo Jin meets someone looking exactly like her lost love, putting her in a bind.
Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle · 2019Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle
★ 7.32019
SeriesAnimation
In the abyss of space, the Oracle fleet continues to explore new planets and confront the dangers of the horrific Falspawn. Recently graduated ARKS Cadet, Ash, is unprepared for the war that he's now part of, nor the revelations that will come from it.
Genocyber · 1994Genocyber
★ 6.41994
SeriesAnimation
As the nations of the world begin to merge, world peace is threatened by the private armies of individual corporations. The Kuryu Group has just discovered a weapon that will tip world power in their favor. The Genocyber: a nightmarish combination of cybernetics and psychic potential. Many desire to control this monstrosity, but can its hatred be contained... Battle erupts, and the cyberpunk world of the future is about to explode with violence.
Sengoku Night Blood · 2017Sengoku Night Blood
★ 7.42017
SeriesAnimation
The game centers around different warlords from Japan's Warring States (Sengoku) period, who are all involved with the player character. The game is described as a "Warring States romance fantasy." (Source: ANN)
Saiyuki Reload: Burial · 2007Saiyuki Reload: Burial
★ 5.62007
SeriesAnimation
Taking place before Gensomaden Saiyuki, this story offers a view of the Genjō Sanzō, Son Goku, Sha Gojyo, and Cho Hakkai before they met up.