Masaya Kakehi

Directing

Masaya Kakehi

Born November 2, 1977 · Tokyo, Japan (age 48)

Born in West Tokyo City, Tokyo. Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Hoya High School and Nihon University College of Art. Soon as a manga artist, when he was 14 years old, he won the Big Comic Spirits Monthly Newcomer Encouragement Award at “The City of Youkai” . He has also been selected for Kodansha 's Chiba Tetsuya Award . In college, he completed two independent films, including “Scrap” and “H…

Known For

Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special · 2025
Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special
2025
MovieMysteryThriller
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the popular omnibus drama "Tales of the Unusual," in which Tamori serves as the storyteller, "Tales of the Tales of the Unusual 35th Anniversary Special: Legendary Masterpieces One Night Only Revival Edition" will be broadcast on Fuji TV's "Saturday Premium" slot (Saturday 9pm) on May 31st. The program will feature five of Tamori's most famous works from the series' past. The programs that will be broadcast on the 31st are as follows: "BLACK ROOM" (broadcast in 2001, starring Takuya Kimura) "The Night Train Man" (broadcast in 2002, starring Ren Osugi) "Locker" (broadcast in 1990, starring Yuji Oda) "Bijokan" (broadcast in 2005, starring Satoshi Tsumabuki) "Memories of Love, Don't Stop" (broadcast in 2019, starring Yuki Saito)
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider MetsuboujinraiZero-One Others: Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai · 2021
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai
7.42021
MovieScience FictionAction
ZAIA Enterprise CEO Leon Arkland has abducted Jin away from Metsuboujinrai.net. A large number of soldier-model Huma Gears "Sold" were seen by Naki and Ikazuchi while rescuing Jin. The intention of Leon Arkland was to mass-produce "Sold" and sell them as weapons all over the world. Jin is indignant at the fact that Humagears are about to be used as a weapon, and tells the other members of Metsuboujinrai.net that he wants to free the "Solds". Four people who transform into Kamen Riders will fight to release the "Solds". However, something unexpected happened... What happened to Jin, while he was captured by Leon? According to Leon's plan, the being that poses the "greatest threat" to humankind is about to be born in a surprising way...
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of DeathSweet Rain: Accuracy of Death · 2008
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
7.12008
MovieComedyDrama
Chiba appears seven days before a person dies an unexpected death. His job is to observe the person for seven days then decide either to ‘execute’ or ‘pass over’. Today, again, in the rain, he waits. His subject, her death due in seven days, is Kazue Fujiki. She works for a manufacturing company in the complaints department. Exhausted after her day, she emerges from her office. It’s time for the Reaper to go to work.
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider Vulcan & ValkyrieZero-One Others: Kamen Rider Vulcan & Valkyrie · 2021
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider Vulcan & Valkyrie
7.02021
MovieActionDrama
Shigeru Daimonji, the Secretary of National Defense, has ordered Yua Yaiba/Kamen Rider Valkyrie to eliminate Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai. While she hesitates to act on this directive, the Rider itself sets sights on Valkyrie. Meanwhile, the now former Solds attempt to discover freedom for the first time without ZAIA Enterprise, while engaging in an all out war against A.I.M.S. Isamu Fuwa/Kamen Rider Vulcan, who personally witnessed the birth of Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai, investigates to discover their true goal. What is Yua's fate, who acts on her own justice as she refuses to fight both Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai, the Solds, & Isamu who is determined to carry out his final mission as Kamen Rider Vulcan?
Detective StoryDetective Story · 2018
Detective Story
7.02018
MovieRomanceThriller
Shuichi Tsujiyama (Takumi Saito) is a broke private investigator. While on a job assignment, he is about to catch a crucial moment by taking a picture, but Naomi Arai (Fumi Nikaido) misunderstands the situation. Shuichi Tsujiyama and Naomi Arai struggle physically. Because of this, Shuichi Tsujiyama misses his crucial photo opportunity. Kimie Hasenuma (Mari Natsuki) is a housekeeper who has been employed by Naomi Arai for many years. Kimie Hasenuma asks Shuichi Tsujiyama to be Naomi Arai’s bodyguard.
Quirky Guys and GalsQuirky Guys and Gals · 2011
Quirky Guys and Gals
6.12011
MovieComedy
The movie consists of 4 stories each telling how people survive on life-death choice. The story titles are: Cheering Girls, Boy? meets girl., Claim Night! and The House Full Of 'Abandoned' Businessmen.
Tiger: My Life as a CatTiger: My Life as a Cat · 2019
Tiger: My Life as a Cat
6.02019
MovieComedyFantasy
After dying in an accident, a manga artist with a gambling problem is given one month back with his family to redeem himself — in the body of a cat.
Canned BeautiesCanned Beauties · 2003
Canned Beauties
6.52003
Movie
Growing weary of his girl friend, Kentaro moves to a new apartment. One day in summer, he sees his ugly neighbor come out from the room together with many beautiful women around. It bothers him big time and eventually he reaches to an answer to this mystery: the very existence of a certain can named "BIJO-CAN". Kentaro, getting hold of this"BIJO-CAN" , finally succeeds to produce his own ideally beautiful woman, Yuki.

Movies

Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special · 2025
Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special
2025
MovieMysteryThriller
To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the popular omnibus drama "Tales of the Unusual," in which Tamori serves as the storyteller, "Tales of the Tales of the Unusual 35th Anniversary Special: Legendary Masterpieces One Night Only Revival Edition" will be broadcast on Fuji TV's "Saturday Premium" slot (Saturday 9pm) on May 31st. The program will feature five of Tamori's most famous works from the series' past. The programs that will be broadcast on the 31st are as follows: "BLACK ROOM" (broadcast in 2001, starring Takuya Kimura) "The Night Train Man" (broadcast in 2002, starring Ren Osugi) "Locker" (broadcast in 1990, starring Yuji Oda) "Bijokan" (broadcast in 2005, starring Satoshi Tsumabuki) "Memories of Love, Don't Stop" (broadcast in 2019, starring Yuki Saito)
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider MetsuboujinraiZero-One Others: Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai · 2021
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai
7.42021
MovieScience FictionAction
ZAIA Enterprise CEO Leon Arkland has abducted Jin away from Metsuboujinrai.net. A large number of soldier-model Huma Gears "Sold" were seen by Naki and Ikazuchi while rescuing Jin. The intention of Leon Arkland was to mass-produce "Sold" and sell them as weapons all over the world. Jin is indignant at the fact that Humagears are about to be used as a weapon, and tells the other members of Metsuboujinrai.net that he wants to free the "Solds". Four people who transform into Kamen Riders will fight to release the "Solds". However, something unexpected happened... What happened to Jin, while he was captured by Leon? According to Leon's plan, the being that poses the "greatest threat" to humankind is about to be born in a surprising way...
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of DeathSweet Rain: Accuracy of Death · 2008
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
7.12008
MovieComedyDrama
Chiba appears seven days before a person dies an unexpected death. His job is to observe the person for seven days then decide either to ‘execute’ or ‘pass over’. Today, again, in the rain, he waits. His subject, her death due in seven days, is Kazue Fujiki. She works for a manufacturing company in the complaints department. Exhausted after her day, she emerges from her office. It’s time for the Reaper to go to work.
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider Vulcan & ValkyrieZero-One Others: Kamen Rider Vulcan & Valkyrie · 2021
Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider Vulcan & Valkyrie
7.02021
MovieActionDrama
Shigeru Daimonji, the Secretary of National Defense, has ordered Yua Yaiba/Kamen Rider Valkyrie to eliminate Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai. While she hesitates to act on this directive, the Rider itself sets sights on Valkyrie. Meanwhile, the now former Solds attempt to discover freedom for the first time without ZAIA Enterprise, while engaging in an all out war against A.I.M.S. Isamu Fuwa/Kamen Rider Vulcan, who personally witnessed the birth of Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai, investigates to discover their true goal. What is Yua's fate, who acts on her own justice as she refuses to fight both Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai, the Solds, & Isamu who is determined to carry out his final mission as Kamen Rider Vulcan?
Detective StoryDetective Story · 2018
Detective Story
7.02018
MovieRomanceThriller
Shuichi Tsujiyama (Takumi Saito) is a broke private investigator. While on a job assignment, he is about to catch a crucial moment by taking a picture, but Naomi Arai (Fumi Nikaido) misunderstands the situation. Shuichi Tsujiyama and Naomi Arai struggle physically. Because of this, Shuichi Tsujiyama misses his crucial photo opportunity. Kimie Hasenuma (Mari Natsuki) is a housekeeper who has been employed by Naomi Arai for many years. Kimie Hasenuma asks Shuichi Tsujiyama to be Naomi Arai’s bodyguard.
Quirky Guys and GalsQuirky Guys and Gals · 2011
Quirky Guys and Gals
6.12011
MovieComedy
The movie consists of 4 stories each telling how people survive on life-death choice. The story titles are: Cheering Girls, Boy? meets girl., Claim Night! and The House Full Of 'Abandoned' Businessmen.
Tiger: My Life as a CatTiger: My Life as a Cat · 2019
Tiger: My Life as a Cat
6.02019
MovieComedyFantasy
After dying in an accident, a manga artist with a gambling problem is given one month back with his family to redeem himself — in the body of a cat.
Canned BeautiesCanned Beauties · 2003
Canned Beauties
6.52003
Movie
Growing weary of his girl friend, Kentaro moves to a new apartment. One day in summer, he sees his ugly neighbor come out from the room together with many beautiful women around. It bothers him big time and eventually he reaches to an answer to this mystery: the very existence of a certain can named "BIJO-CAN". Kentaro, getting hold of this"BIJO-CAN" , finally succeeds to produce his own ideally beautiful woman, Yuki.
Kamen Rider Zero-One: Shooting SpecialKamen Rider Zero-One: Shooting Special · 2020
Kamen Rider Zero-One: Shooting Special
8.32020
MovieActionCrime
Fuwa has been told that his true past, the one that hadn't been falsified, has been "boring and uninteresting", as Yua overhears and notices that Fuwa cannot hide the look of disappointment on his face. "You are Vulcan! Engrave it in your head!" In order to regain his confidence, Isamu Fuwa looks back at his life and battles as a Kamen Rider! However, this plan of his starts to head in an unexpected direction...!
Tokyo SerendipityTokyo Serendipity · 2007
Tokyo Serendipity
5.92007
MovieRomanceDrama
Yui, a college student, moves in to her first own apartment, where she begins her new independent life in a big city. Soon after, the upstairs neighbor Takashi sparks her interest.
Have a Nice DayHave a Nice Day · 2006
Have a Nice Day
2006
MovieDramaRomance
Compilation film featuring short works from directors Hitoshi Yasaki ("Short Cakes"), Yuki Tanada (scriptwriter "Sakuran," "Tsuki to Cherry"), Hiroyuki Nakano ("Stereo Future," "Samurai Fiction"), Masahiko Nagasawa ("Yoru no Picnic"), Masaya Kakehi ("Bijokan), and more for a total of 18 shorts. This time around the theme is "24 hours," where filming for each work must have been completed in 24 hours in order to appear in this film.
Tokyo OnlyPic 2008Tokyo OnlyPic 2008 · 2008
Tokyo OnlyPic 2008
6.52008
MovieAnimation
Virtuoso animated satire on the Olympic Games as a media spectacle. In the form of a news broadcast, the strangest sports, rituals and participants are included. The maker invited several animation artists to provide contributions to this truly colourful procession. Fun. Great fun.
Kamen Rider Zero-One: What Will Hop Out of the Kangaroo? Decide on Your Kangar-own! That's How You Know It's Aruto!Kamen Rider Zero-One: What Will Hop Out of the Kangaroo? Decide on Your Kangar-own! That's How You Know It's Aruto! · 2019
Kamen Rider Zero-One: What Will Hop Out of the Kangaroo? Decide on Your Kangar-own! That's How You Know It's Aruto!
2019
MovieActionComedy
Hyper Battle DVD of Kamen Rider Zero-One, featuring Kamen Rider Zero-One Hopping Kangaroo and the Trapping Spider Progrisekey.

TV Shows

Kamen RiderKamen Rider · 1971
Kamen Rider
6.41971
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.
YipsYips · 2024
Yips
6.02024
SeriesMysteryComedy
A detective drama produced by Fuji TV.
The High School HeroesThe High School Heroes · 2021
The High School Heroes
2021
SeriesDrama
Gosei School has a long history. The principal of the school is highly ambitious and he tries to achieve his goals by using supernatural majin powers. Six students go up against the principal. The students are Taisei Manaka (Taisho Iwasaki), Ryuhei Domon (Ryuga Sato), Yusuke Takigawa (Yuto Nasu), Hyuma Oura (Hidaka Ukisho), Naoya Morimura (Naoki Fujii) and Ichika Sakurai (Issei Kanasashi).
Shinigami-kunShinigami-kun · 2014
Shinigami-kun
6.72014
SeriesDramaMystery
Shinigami-kun, alias grim reaper #413, is a rookie who pronounces the death of those scheduled to die and brings souls to the nether world. He would appear with the signature phrase “Congratulations! I’m here to call on you” although it is hard to say how this can be a happy occasion, and watch over the dying. To a grim reaper, persuading people attempting to commit suicide and preventing unforeseen deaths is also an important task. But because #413 is new to this grim reaper work, he has a tendency to lean towards humans in his judgments, break the rules of the nether world and get reprimanded by his superior.
Great Selection TaxiGreat Selection Taxi · 2014
Great Selection Taxi
8.42014
SeriesComedyDrama
Edawakare is the driver of Sentaxi, a marvellous vehicle which is able to take a passenger back to his or her “life’s turning point”. His cool appearance is at odds with his talkative, meddlesome, sweet-toothed character. He gives advice to passengers who are flustered after failing in their life’s choice.
Soumatou KabushikigaishaSoumatou Kabushikigaisha · 2012
Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
6.52012
SeriesMysteryDrama
Kotodama Shoujo the Animation: Microphone Soul SpinnersKotodama Shoujo the Animation: Microphone Soul Spinners · 2020
Kotodama Shoujo the Animation: Microphone Soul Spinners
2020
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
The project focuses on four girls who belong to the lowest group of a star training high school and their success story to the top after encountering rap battle performances.
Parallel CoupleParallel Couple · 2025
Parallel Couple
6.82025
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Kanta's perfect life with his wife Natsume is shattered when she dies in a traffic accident. However, she mysteriously reappears at home, creating two parallel worlds—one where she’s alive and one where Kanta has died. As their worlds intersect, they strive to reclaim the time they lost together.
Snack ScratchesSnack Scratches · 2021
Snack Scratches
6.02021
SeriesDrama
Toko runs a small restaurant named Snack Kizutsuki, (Snack Bar of wounds). Her restaurant serves snacks, but doesn't sell alcohol. She welcomes her customers, who carry wounds in their minds.
大卖吧☆未体验少女 ウレロ☆未体験少女大卖吧☆未体验少女 ウレロ☆未体験少女 · 2014
大卖吧☆未体验少女 ウレロ☆未体験少女
2014
SeriesComedy
Tofu SistersTofu Sisters · 2010
Tofu Sisters
2010
SeriesDrama
A tv drama that fused mockumentary, drama, and animation. It was originally planned to be an original DVD drama in 2008. Three sisters live together (all played by Yoshitaka Yuriko) who are like tofu. The eldest is a librarian suffering due to an affair, the second daughter is a cabaret club worker and the youngest is an actress. The eldest daughter is a drama. The second daughter was an animation. The youngest daughter is a documentary.