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The Naked Director

Tv Show - 2 Season 49 Min.

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Comedy Drama Japanese

In 1980s Japan, one determined man turned every crushing setback into opportunity. His name was Toru Muranishi, and he revolutionized his industry.

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Cast and Crew

Takayuki Yamada

Takayuki Yamada

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Tetsuji Tamayama

Tetsuji Tamayama

The Naked Director

Tv Show - 2 Season 49 Min.

Episodes 1 - 8

Ep. 1 : The Hidden Side

Ep. 1 : The Hidden Side

Ep. 1 : The Hidden Side

After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.

Ep. 2 : Uncensored

Ep. 2 : Uncensored

Ep. 2 : Uncensored

Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.

Ep. 3 : Shake Things Up

Ep. 3 : Shake Things Up

Ep. 3 : Shake Things Up

After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

Ep. 4 : The Real Thing

Ep. 4 : The Real Thing

Ep. 4 : The Real Thing

Furuya tells the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are working together. Muranishi recruits a Poseidon actress for their next video.

Ep. 5 : Blossoming

Ep. 5 : Blossoming

Ep. 5 : Blossoming

Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

Ep. 6 : Delusions of Grandeur

Ep. 6 : Delusions of Grandeur

Ep. 6 : Delusions of Grandeur

Muranishi takes his crew to Hawaii for an ambitious make-or-break shoot with Allison, a famous American porn star. Toshi goes to Furuya for help.

Ep. 7 : Don't Dream It's Over

Ep. 7 : Don't Dream It's Over

Ep. 7 : Don't Dream It's Over

Facing a 370-year prison term, Muranishi 100 million yen to make bail. While Toshi and Kawada struggle to raise funds, Kaoru demands to help out.

Ep. 8 : A Sexual Revolution

Ep. 8 : A Sexual Revolution

Ep. 8 : A Sexual Revolution

Back in Japan, the Showa era is ending and Kaoru Kuroki has become a sensation. Sapphire and Poseidon are cranking out videos, but a crackdown looms.