Minoru Kawasaki

출생 : 1958-08-15, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

약력

Minoru Kawasaki, born 15 August 1958, is a Japanese filmmaker, best known for low-budget parody films featuring surreal humour and traditional practical effects.

참여 작품

A UFO Intruder
Director
Taki joins the UFO Research Laboratory (URL) trying to find his wife and children kidnapped by the aliens.
Super Legend God Hikoza
Director
Den Ace Q
Director
President Tanuki
Director
Feature film directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Planet Prince 2021
Screenplay
A remake of the 1959 tokusatsu sci-fi film "Prince of Space."
Planet Prince 2021
Director
A remake of the 1959 tokusatsu sci-fi film "Prince of Space."
Den Ace House
Director
Den Ace Wedding
Director
Meg Lion
Screenplay
A special effects science fiction comedy starring Mami Hase.
Meg Lion
Director
A special effects science fiction comedy starring Mami Hase.
Monster SeaFood Wars
Writer
Yuta, a young master at the Tsukiji Fish Market, accidentally drops his meal of mixed seafood into the Sumida River. Some time afterwards a gigantic mutated squid monster arises from the depths and begins to wreak havoc upon an awe-stricken Tokyo. Attempts by the Japan Self-Defense Forces to stop the creature prove futile. As it seems things couldn’t get any worse an enormous mutant octopus monster emerges from the deep and heads into a clash of the titans with the gargantuan squid! As a last ditch effort, the government forms the “Seafood Monster Attack Team (SMAT)” and an all-new plan of attack is immediately put into action. But just as the tide appears to be turning in humanity’s favor, a colossal crab monster appears, joining in the Monster Seafood Wars and plunging the world into culinary chaos…
Monster SeaFood Wars
Director
Yuta, a young master at the Tsukiji Fish Market, accidentally drops his meal of mixed seafood into the Sumida River. Some time afterwards a gigantic mutated squid monster arises from the depths and begins to wreak havoc upon an awe-stricken Tokyo. Attempts by the Japan Self-Defense Forces to stop the creature prove futile. As it seems things couldn’t get any worse an enormous mutant octopus monster emerges from the deep and heads into a clash of the titans with the gargantuan squid! As a last ditch effort, the government forms the “Seafood Monster Attack Team (SMAT)” and an all-new plan of attack is immediately put into action. But just as the tide appears to be turning in humanity’s favor, a colossal crab monster appears, joining in the Monster Seafood Wars and plunging the world into culinary chaos…
The Donkey Man
Producer
An old man who has been given supernatural powers by a donkey alien plays an active role as a justice hero "Robaman". 68-year-old Yoshimura, who has passed retirement age, is living a lonely day away from his wife and away from his daughter. He reports on the radio and posts on the internet about events and accidents that make noise in the world, but in reality he can't even be alert when faced with interruptions and noisy guests. One day, when he encountered a UFO on the way of a walk, he was mistaken for a fellow by an alien who looks like a donkey.
The Donkey Man
Screenplay
An old man who has been given supernatural powers by a donkey alien plays an active role as a justice hero "Robaman". 68-year-old Yoshimura, who has passed retirement age, is living a lonely day away from his wife and away from his daughter. He reports on the radio and posts on the internet about events and accidents that make noise in the world, but in reality he can't even be alert when faced with interruptions and noisy guests. One day, when he encountered a UFO on the way of a walk, he was mistaken for a fellow by an alien who looks like a donkey.
The Donkey Man
Director
An old man who has been given supernatural powers by a donkey alien plays an active role as a justice hero "Robaman". 68-year-old Yoshimura, who has passed retirement age, is living a lonely day away from his wife and away from his daughter. He reports on the radio and posts on the internet about events and accidents that make noise in the world, but in reality he can't even be alert when faced with interruptions and noisy guests. One day, when he encountered a UFO on the way of a walk, he was mistaken for a fellow by an alien who looks like a donkey.
Den Ace Kick
Director
Zodiac Angel Chiarat Gaiden Chanoir's Revenge
Director
Straight to video film directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Nipple Drill Counterattack: ATTACK OF THE NIPPLE DRILL
Screenplay
Straight to video film directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Nipple Drill Counterattack: ATTACK OF THE NIPPLE DRILL
Director
Straight to video film directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Den Ace 60
Director
Eternal Lunna
Director
Short film directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Etrangel CheerRat
Director
Japan is being enveloped in the dark world and in order to get through the crisis, God's phantom beast Nue has given powers to a high school student named Remi Nesumino. By using the item Ace Lamber, she becomes "Etrangel CheerRat".
Burn, Den Ace
Director
Kaiju Mono
Script
When a giant monster attacks Japan, the country's only hope is a research assistant who's become monstrously big himself. But there might be a price.
Kaiju Mono
Director
When a giant monster attacks Japan, the country's only hope is a research assistant who's become monstrously big himself. But there might be a price.
Den Ace Detective
Director
Invasion! Garpanda Z
Screenplay
Directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Invasion! Garpanda Z
Director
Directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Outer Man
Producer
The story is set in a world where a tokusatsu hero TV series "Outer Man" has gained national popularity for 50 years (just like the Ultraman series). One day, a giant alien looking exactly like Outer Man appears in Japan. The truth is soon revealed that, unlike the story in the TV series, Outer Man is an evil alien who has been trying to brainwash Japanese people to invade the earth. The actors who played the hero in the TV series decide to fight against the real Outer Man by transforming into the villain alien in the series, Sylvie Seijin.
Outer Man
Screenplay
The story is set in a world where a tokusatsu hero TV series "Outer Man" has gained national popularity for 50 years (just like the Ultraman series). One day, a giant alien looking exactly like Outer Man appears in Japan. The truth is soon revealed that, unlike the story in the TV series, Outer Man is an evil alien who has been trying to brainwash Japanese people to invade the earth. The actors who played the hero in the TV series decide to fight against the real Outer Man by transforming into the villain alien in the series, Sylvie Seijin.
Outer Man
Director
The story is set in a world where a tokusatsu hero TV series "Outer Man" has gained national popularity for 50 years (just like the Ultraman series). One day, a giant alien looking exactly like Outer Man appears in Japan. The truth is soon revealed that, unlike the story in the TV series, Outer Man is an evil alien who has been trying to brainwash Japanese people to invade the earth. The actors who played the hero in the TV series decide to fight against the real Outer Man by transforming into the villain alien in the series, Sylvie Seijin.
Kaiju Sakaba Kampai!
Screenplay
Based on the concept of a bar where ultra monsters relieve the night's worries and cultivate their spirits and perform new intrigues for tomorrow.
Kaiju Sakaba Kampai!
Director
Based on the concept of a bar where ultra monsters relieve the night's worries and cultivate their spirits and perform new intrigues for tomorrow.
Den Ace Shimonoseki
Director
Den Ace Nakano: The Mystery of Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Director
Den Ace Taro: The Secret of Hot Ribbon
Director
Help Mom, Den Ace
Director
지구방위미망인
Director
지구방위군 에이스 파일럿이 된 미망인의 활양을 탄미츠의 섹시 코스프레와 개그코드를 더해 그려낸다.
지구방위미망인
Screenplay
지구방위군 에이스 파일럿이 된 미망인의 활양을 탄미츠의 섹시 코스프레와 개그코드를 더해 그려낸다.
Go for it! Den Ace
Director
Earth Defense Girls P9
Screenplay
At the end of the 20th century, the Earth Defense Force continued to protect the earth from aliens and monsters that invaded one after another. Returning to the origin of his successful work "Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan". With AKB48's Haruka Katayama and SDN48's Kayo Noro as cast members, nine unique beautiful girl members fight against the invaders to defend the earth.
Earth Defense Girls P9
Director
At the end of the 20th century, the Earth Defense Force continued to protect the earth from aliens and monsters that invaded one after another. Returning to the origin of his successful work "Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan". With AKB48's Haruka Katayama and SDN48's Kayo Noro as cast members, nine unique beautiful girl members fight against the invaders to defend the earth.
Special Mission Erotic Man First and Last Omnibus
Director
Erotic straight to video comedy
Jissha-ban: Maicchingu Machiko sensei - Best Hit! Parade!!
Director
Neko Ramen Taisho
Writer
Taishô's father is a supermodel cat, and everybody believes that Taishô will be a supermodel as well. His family has great expectations of him, because he is the eldest son, but he can't bear all the pressure and runs away from home. Unfortunately, he has no clue how to survive on his own, having always been fed and pampered as a model cat. Taishô passes from one job to another, homeless, until he finds his place in a noodle shop, where he becomes a successful cook.
Neko Ramen Taisho
Director
Taishô's father is a supermodel cat, and everybody believes that Taishô will be a supermodel as well. His family has great expectations of him, because he is the eldest son, but he can't bear all the pressure and runs away from home. Unfortunately, he has no clue how to survive on his own, having always been fed and pampered as a model cat. Taishô passes from one job to another, homeless, until he finds his place in a noodle shop, where he becomes a successful cook.
The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit
Director
When heads of state gather at the G8 summit in Japan, Guilala -- the intergalactic monster that had been banished from the earth in The X from Outer Space -- returns to ravage the Japanese countryside and threaten the world leaders. Military strikes prove futile against the beast, but a reporter learns that one rural community possesses a strange ritual that might influence the creature. Minoru Kawasaki directs this campy satire.
Hair Brush
Screenplay
A heart-full fantasy drama that is a movie adaptation of Koshi Yamamoto's short story collection "Wara no Hito" starring Mari Natsuki.
Hair Brush
Director
A heart-full fantasy drama that is a movie adaptation of Koshi Yamamoto's short story collection "Wara no Hito" starring Mari Natsuki.
Den Ace: The Final
Screenplay
Den Ace: The Final
Director
Ochanoma Transformation
Director
A short film with live-action special effects made as a parody of the American live-action movie version 'Transformers'.
Rug Cop: The Biggest Overhead Battle
Director
Detective Zura sequel
Absolutely Thin Den Ace
Screenplay
Absolutely Thin Den Ace
Director
Ton demo horror series Oh! My neck is on the plate!
Screenplay
Straight to video horror/comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Ton demo horror series Oh! My neck is on the plate!
Director
Straight to video horror/comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Ton demo horror series Oh! The lifeline is broken!
Screenplay
Straight to video horror/comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Ton demo horror series Oh! The lifeline is broken!
Director
Straight to video horror/comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Ton demo horror series Oh! There is no toilet in this house!
Screenplay
Straight to video horror/comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Ton demo horror series Oh! There is no toilet in this house!
Director
Straight to video horror/comedy directed by Minoru Kawasaki
Den Ace: The Secret of Prince Handkerchief
Screenplay
Den Ace: The Secret of Prince Handkerchief
Director
Detective Zura
Screenplay
A nonsense criminal action presented by a combination of Shuntaro Kanai and Minoru Kawasaki, who are familiar with "The Calamari Wrestler" and "Koala Kacho". With Fuyuki Moto as the lead, he depicts the activities of a unique detective who uses a wig as a weapon to kill the criminals.
Detective Zura
Producer
A nonsense criminal action presented by a combination of Shuntaro Kanai and Minoru Kawasaki, who are familiar with "The Calamari Wrestler" and "Koala Kacho". With Fuyuki Moto as the lead, he depicts the activities of a unique detective who uses a wig as a weapon to kill the criminals.
Detective Zura
Director
A nonsense criminal action presented by a combination of Shuntaro Kanai and Minoru Kawasaki, who are familiar with "The Calamari Wrestler" and "Koala Kacho". With Fuyuki Moto as the lead, he depicts the activities of a unique detective who uses a wig as a weapon to kill the criminals.
The World Sinks Except Japan
Screenplay
In the year 2011 the greatest tectonic disaster in the history of mankind has occurred. As a result of the catastrophic earthquakes North and South America, Eurasia, Africa and Australia have sunken underwater while the Japanese islands remain untouched.
The World Sinks Except Japan
Director
In the year 2011 the greatest tectonic disaster in the history of mankind has occurred. As a result of the catastrophic earthquakes North and South America, Eurasia, Africa and Australia have sunken underwater while the Japanese islands remain untouched.
The Rug Cop
Screenplay
A spot-on, hilarious spoof of 1970s Japanese TV cop shows, THE RUG COP follows chrome-domed officer Genda as he transfers to a new precinct just as a group of radical terrorists hijack a shipment of uranium and deliver a ransom demand of five billion yen. Genda and his crack team of detectives must solve the case using their peculiar abilities: champion eater Detective Fatty, abnormally endowed Detective Big Dick, speedy weightlifter Detective Shorty, and ladies man Mr. Handsome. But most dangerous of all is the Rug Cop, whose projectile toupee proves lethal to wrongdoers! Kawasaki s unique comic genius and his love of vintage cop shows combine to produce a silly masterpiece that will have viewers truly believing in Rug Power!
The Rug Cop
Director
A spot-on, hilarious spoof of 1970s Japanese TV cop shows, THE RUG COP follows chrome-domed officer Genda as he transfers to a new precinct just as a group of radical terrorists hijack a shipment of uranium and deliver a ransom demand of five billion yen. Genda and his crack team of detectives must solve the case using their peculiar abilities: champion eater Detective Fatty, abnormally endowed Detective Big Dick, speedy weightlifter Detective Shorty, and ladies man Mr. Handsome. But most dangerous of all is the Rug Cop, whose projectile toupee proves lethal to wrongdoers! Kawasaki s unique comic genius and his love of vintage cop shows combine to produce a silly masterpiece that will have viewers truly believing in Rug Power!
Crab Goalkeeper
Writer
From Minoru Kawasaki, the director of "The Calamari Wrestler," "Executive Koala," "The Entire World Sinks Except Japan," and "The Rug Cop," comes the epic story of a giant crab who washes ashore, befriends a boy, finds love, and becomes a sports legend. The film has been described by Kawasaki as being 'like Forrest Gump...but with a crab.'
Crab Goalkeeper
Director
From Minoru Kawasaki, the director of "The Calamari Wrestler," "Executive Koala," "The Entire World Sinks Except Japan," and "The Rug Cop," comes the epic story of a giant crab who washes ashore, befriends a boy, finds love, and becomes a sports legend. The film has been described by Kawasaki as being 'like Forrest Gump...but with a crab.'
Maicching Machiko Teacher - Mission: Challenging Tokyo University
Screenplay
Machiko Mai joined the private school Arama. She was late on the very first day but the principal Kokedaruma did not seem to care because Machiko was a Tokyo University graduate. He requested that Machiko to make the students smart enough to enter Tokyo University so that Arama can be a prestigious high school.  
Maicching Machiko Teacher - Mission: Challenging Tokyo University
Director
Machiko Mai joined the private school Arama. She was late on the very first day but the principal Kokedaruma did not seem to care because Machiko was a Tokyo University graduate. He requested that Machiko to make the students smart enough to enter Tokyo University so that Arama can be a prestigious high school.  
Executive Koala
Writer
Minoru Kawasaki directs this comedic psychological thriller that follows a large koala as he looks for help from several of his closest friends, which include a giant rabbit and frog. A hardworking executive at a pickle company, Mr. Tamura stands out from other employees because he's a koala bear who stands six feet tall. When his human girlfriend is found murdered, the blackout-prone Tamura goes on the run and tries to solve the mystery.
Executive Koala
Director
Minoru Kawasaki directs this comedic psychological thriller that follows a large koala as he looks for help from several of his closest friends, which include a giant rabbit and frog. A hardworking executive at a pickle company, Mr. Tamura stands out from other employees because he's a koala bear who stands six feet tall. When his human girlfriend is found murdered, the blackout-prone Tamura goes on the run and tries to solve the mystery.
Ganso Den Ace
Ganso Den Ace
Director
Honke Den Ace
Director
Kabuto-O Beetle
Director
In Japan there is a wrestler. His name is legendary. His sombrero is enormous. His mask is cool. His name is BEETLE, THE HORN KING. A masked wrestler with his own theme song and the strength and agility of the mighty horn beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), he fights for truth, justice and fairness in wrestling around the world with his homies, the International Masked Wrestler Association. But alien wrestlers based on lesser insects have invaded the planet and acted in a rude and disgusting manner. Now they must be laid low with Helicopter Kicks. Directed by Japan's hottest new comedy auteur, Minoru Kawasaki, BEETLE, THE HORN KING is the ultimate collision of masked Mexican wrestlers, Japanese sci fi and bug-loving weirdness
Jisshaban: Maicchingu machiko sensei
Writer
Based on the Maicching Machiko-sensei Manga.
Jisshaban: Maicchingu machiko sensei
Director
Based on the Maicching Machiko-sensei Manga.
Nagai Go World: Maboroshi Panty VS Henchin Pokoider
Screenplay
Nagai Go World: Maboroshi Panty VS Henchin Pokoider is a Japanese tokusatsu erotic-comedy film based in some works of Go Nagai. Directed by Minoru Kawasaki, it was produced and distributed by Total Media Corporation, and released in 2004.
Nagai Go World: Maboroshi Panty VS Henchin Pokoider
Director
Nagai Go World: Maboroshi Panty VS Henchin Pokoider is a Japanese tokusatsu erotic-comedy film based in some works of Go Nagai. Directed by Minoru Kawasaki, it was produced and distributed by Total Media Corporation, and released in 2004.
The Calamari Wrestler
Writer
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
The Calamari Wrestler
Director
This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
Miss Machiko Let's! Seaside School
Director
The second live action Miss Machiko film
Miss Machiko
Screenplay
The first live action Miss Machiko film
Miss Machiko
Director
The first live action Miss Machiko film
Super Erotic Businessman
Director
Kojima Kosaku is may appear to be a typical businessman, but he's far from it. Trained in sexual martial arts at his father's dojo, Kojima uses his sleazy skills to solve his company's seemingly endless stream of problems. The appearance of a fellow problem solver and sex maniac working for a rival company means that Kojima must stretch his skills to their limit.
Den Ace
Director
Denichi (Den Hajime) can transform into a 2,000-meter-tall giant, Den-Ace, fights against the suddenly appearing monster, Drydon!!!
Love School Girls Patty
Screenplay
Erotic Toku directed by Kazuhiko Matsumoto
Love School Girls Patty
Producer
Erotic Toku directed by Kazuhiko Matsumoto
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2
Director
Miss Spy
Director
Three beautiful spies solve crimes.
Naked Female President Manyuki
Director
The sequel to "Naked Academy". The story is that the hero who went to rescue the lover who was kidnapped in the first part is appointed as the president of the company and rebuilds the management. A mysterious work in which parody of special effects works can be seen everywhere, such as the main character becoming huge and becoming a naked female president giant.
Jump Out! Naked School
Director
School slapstick drama.
Silent Mobius Gaiden -Bakumatsu Dark Woman Disposition-
Director
Straight to video
Benisuzume's Weekend
Director
A school romantic comedy that focuses on a group of high school girls.
A Man Beyond Common Sense, Den Ace
Director
A Man Beyond Common Sense, Den Ace
Hajime Den
Go ahead! Earth Defense Girl Corps
Director
A funny masterpiece of interaction between Ayako Morino, who plays the role of Iko, and Anza Oyama, who plays the role of Anza Oyama, who became familiar with Sailor Moon musicals.
TV Program That Even Monkeys Can Shoot
Special Effects
A comedy drama that depicts the behind-the-scenes situation of television production.
TV Program That Even Monkeys Can Shoot
Director
A comedy drama that depicts the behind-the-scenes situation of television production.
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 3: Big Operation in Big Edo
Director
Hisashi Eguchi's It Will All Work Out!
Director
Adapted from the manga of the same name by Hisashi Eguchi, and directed by Minoru Kawasaki and Rintaro, this is a series of random skits featuring anime, live action, and puppet show segments, exploring love, sex, death and many other sometimes controversial subjects.
Den Ace
Hajime Den
Den Ace
Director
Miracle Bunny 2
Director
A soft adult video starring Kuroki Eiko from "Star Virgin". It depicts the activities of Miracle Bunny, the incarnation of a rabbit. Two volumes released at the same time.
Miracle Bunny
Director
A soft adult video starring Kuroki Eiko from "Star Virgin". It depicts the activities of Miracle Bunny, the incarnation of a rabbit. Two volumes released at the same time.
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 2: Lunna's Secret
Director
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan
Director
Esparazor
Director
A man, who gets superpowers after a scientific accident, has to face off against an old colleague who wants to control the earth.
Esparazor
A man, who gets superpowers after a scientific accident, has to face off against an old colleague who wants to control the earth.
女囚カオリ 監禁懲罰房からの脱獄
Director
Female Prisoner movie directed by Minoru Kawasaki