Directing

Hiroshi Akabane

Born

1951-07-04 (75)

Place of birth

Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan

Known for

Directing

Credits

12 titles

Known for

Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen poster
6.5

In this direct continuation of the earlier special, Godai tries to figure out what to do with his life after college while competing with Kyoko's impossibly perfect tennis coach for her affection.

Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen

2008

Twiceborn poster
3.7

Follows Satoru, a successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling: the happiness of humankind.

Twiceborn

2020

No artwork available
NR

Tokyo Family Court judicial research official Akira Yamanobo is in charge of Tetsuo and Ayano Katase's divorce arbitration. Ayano, the wife, who works for a boutique company, insists her husband is involved with another woman. Supported by her employer Kotomi Saegusa, the company president, she demands a divorce as soon as possible. On the other hand, her husband Tetsuo, a trading professional, denies having a relationship with a woman. He says he will not agree to the divorce and does not plan to let his only son Kenta go, so the arbitration continues. According to Akira's investigation, Ayano gave birth to Kenta as a single mother five years ago when she was working as a hospital clerk, making him Tetsuo's stepson. Tetsuo loves Kenta as his own child, so Akira doesn't understand why Ayano is so insistent on getting a divorce. However, Tetsuo's insistence on not giving up custody of his stepson Kenta is also very unusual.

Family Court Probation Officer, Akira Yamanobo

2016

The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins poster
NR

At 7:07PM, the occult club members hold a ritual ceremony to summon “Master Salt” who is a divine protector. One after another, people ask Master Salt for help. What will Master Salt and the girls encounter in the battle against a powerful enemy?

The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins

2022

The Cherry Bushido poster
1.0

Shizuka, a college student, is recruited by a group named the "Japan Salvation Conference" for a mission. She and her pals leave their astral bodies and head for the spirit world to face the Great Demon of Hades that aims to destroy Japan.

The Cherry Bushido

2022

Immortal Hero poster
NR

Makoto Mioya, a highly successful Japanese author and publisher, has a life-threatening, near-death experience. Powerful spiritual beings with whom he has communicated most of his adult life visit Makoto to remind him he has the power within to heal himself. Reborn, Makoto commits his life to sharing the almighty wisdom he receives from the spiritual realm. As doubters, including some of his own family, challenge and question his new-found ardor, Makoto must find a way to connect with his family and the ‘family of man’ to inspire a better world.

Immortal Hero

2019

Behind the camera

Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen poster
6.5

In this direct continuation of the earlier special, Godai tries to figure out what to do with his life after college while competing with Kyoko's impossibly perfect tennis coach for her affection.

Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen

2008

Twiceborn poster
3.7

Follows Satoru, a successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling: the happiness of humankind.

Twiceborn

2020

No artwork available
NR

Tokyo Family Court judicial research official Akira Yamanobo is in charge of Tetsuo and Ayano Katase's divorce arbitration. Ayano, the wife, who works for a boutique company, insists her husband is involved with another woman. Supported by her employer Kotomi Saegusa, the company president, she demands a divorce as soon as possible. On the other hand, her husband Tetsuo, a trading professional, denies having a relationship with a woman. He says he will not agree to the divorce and does not plan to let his only son Kenta go, so the arbitration continues. According to Akira's investigation, Ayano gave birth to Kenta as a single mother five years ago when she was working as a hospital clerk, making him Tetsuo's stepson. Tetsuo loves Kenta as his own child, so Akira doesn't understand why Ayano is so insistent on getting a divorce. However, Tetsuo's insistence on not giving up custody of his stepson Kenta is also very unusual.

Family Court Probation Officer, Akira Yamanobo

2016

The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins poster
NR

At 7:07PM, the occult club members hold a ritual ceremony to summon “Master Salt” who is a divine protector. One after another, people ask Master Salt for help. What will Master Salt and the girls encounter in the battle against a powerful enemy?

The Divine Protector: Master Salt Begins

2022

The Cherry Bushido poster
1.0

Shizuka, a college student, is recruited by a group named the "Japan Salvation Conference" for a mission. She and her pals leave their astral bodies and head for the spirit world to face the Great Demon of Hades that aims to destroy Japan.

The Cherry Bushido

2022

Immortal Hero poster
NR

Makoto Mioya, a highly successful Japanese author and publisher, has a life-threatening, near-death experience. Powerful spiritual beings with whom he has communicated most of his adult life visit Makoto to remind him he has the power within to heal himself. Reborn, Makoto commits his life to sharing the almighty wisdom he receives from the spiritual realm. As doubters, including some of his own family, challenge and question his new-found ardor, Makoto must find a way to connect with his family and the ‘family of man’ to inspire a better world.

Immortal Hero

2019

The Dangerous Slope poster
6.5

At a companywide meeting, Bunsaku Akiba sees Toshie, an old girlfriend who is now the secretary and lover of Nishijima, the chairman who has control over the entire group. Although Akiba is married, the love affair between him and Toshie flares up again. Akiba uses Toshie to approach the chairman, but as Toshie gets more possessive of him, Akiba starts to have murderous thoughts.

The Dangerous Slope

2012

Beautiful Lure: A Modern Tale of Painted Skin poster
6.5

With both beauty and wit, Maiko looks for a man who suits her. One night, she finds Taro, a candidate for the prime minister. Everything goes well as she plans, but he finds out she's actually a "youma" who destroys the country. What's their destiny?

Beautiful Lure: A Modern Tale of Painted Skin

2021

Family Court Investigator Akira Yamanobou 2 poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Family Court Investigator Akira Yamanobou 2

2017

Day Break poster
NR

In 1975, Shinichi Nakamichi studies hard at a prestigious university in Tokyo. After graduation, Shinichi Nakamichi lands a job at a big trading company and he seems to have a bright future, but he has a secret he can't tell anyone. Back in his school days, he had a spiritual awakening experience. Since then, he is in contact with Gods. One day, he meets Yoshiko Nekata, who works at the same company,and he gets attracted to her.

Day Break

2018

Before the Sunset poster
7.0

Kazunori, once revered as the “God of Management,” now spends his final days alone in a nursing home—his success in business overshadowed by a life without connection. When a heartfelt wish to be young again is mysteriously granted, Kazunori awakens as his 20-year-old self. Given a miraculous second chance, he sets out to rewrite his story with purpose, love, and no regrets.

Before the Sunset

2023

Before the Sunset poster
7.0

Kazunori, once revered as the “God of Management,” now spends his final days alone in a nursing home—his success in business overshadowed by a life without connection. When a heartfelt wish to be young again is mysteriously granted, Kazunori awakens as his 20-year-old self. Given a miraculous second chance, he sets out to rewrite his story with purpose, love, and no regrets.

Before the Sunset

2023