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Koki Mitani
Writing

Koki Mitani

Born 1961-07-08
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Department: Writing

Biography

Kōki Mitani (三谷 幸喜, Mitani Kōki; born July 8, 1961) is a Japanese playwright, screenwriter, actor and film director. He studied dramatics at Nihon University. He has been described by The Japan Times as "far and away the nation's best-known dramatist". In 2023, Mitani was the recipient of the 15th annual Juzo Itami Award.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Koki Mitani

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
TV
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The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House

2023
TMDB3.8
Furuhata Ninzaburo
TV
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Furuhata Ninzaburo

1994
TMDB4.4
The 13 Lords of the Shogun
TV
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The 13 Lords of the Shogun

2022
TMDB4.3
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald
Movie
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Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald

1997
TMDB3.9
Sanadamaru
TV
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Sanadamaru

2016
TMDB4.0
Pray Speak What Has Happened
TV
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Pray Speak What Has Happened

2025
TMDB4.2
The Three Musketeers
TV
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The Three Musketeers

2009
TMDB4.7
Suite Dreams
Movie
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Suite Dreams

2006
TMDB3.1
A Ghost of a Chance
Movie
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A Ghost of a Chance

2011
TMDB3.6
The Magic Hour
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The Magic Hour

2008
TMDB3.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (114 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
新宿発8時15分新宿発8時15分WriterMovie2026
新宿発8時15分新宿発8時15分DirectorMovie2026
いのこりぐみいのこりぐみDirectorMovie2026
いのこりぐみいのこりぐみWriterMovie2026
Pray Speak What Has HappenedPray Speak What Has HappenedScreenplayTV Series2025
三谷文楽「人形ぎらい」三谷文楽「人形ぎらい」DirectorMovie2025
三谷文楽「人形ぎらい」三谷文楽「人形ぎらい」WriterMovie2025
Oi, DazaiOi, DazaiDirectorMovie2025
Oi, DazaiOi, DazaiWriterMovie2025
昭和から騒ぎ昭和から騒ぎDirectorMovie2025
蒙古が襲来蒙古が襲来DirectorMovie2025
蒙古が襲来蒙古が襲来WriterMovie2025
All About SuomiAll About SuomiDirectorMovie2024
All About SuomiAll About SuomiWriterMovie2024
90 Years Old – So What?90 Years Old – So What?Taxi driverMovie2024
Warai no daigakuWarai no daigakuWriterMovie2023
Warai no daigakuWarai no daigakuDirectorMovie2023
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseThe Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseMitaniTV Series2023
VAMP SHOWVAMP SHOWWriterMovie2022
The 13 Lords of the ShogunThe 13 Lords of the ShogunScreenplayTV Series2022
72nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen72nd NHK Kōhaku Uta GassenSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?What Happened to Our Nest Egg!?MoriguchiMovie2021
Promise of DeathPromise of DeathScreenplayMovie2021
劇場の灯を消すな！PARCO劇場編劇場の灯を消すな！PARCO劇場編DirectorMovie2020
Daichi (Social Distancing Version)Stage DirectorMovie2020
Daichi (Social Distancing Version)Theatre PlayMovie2020
Hit Me Anyone One More TimeHit Me Anyone One More TimeScreenplayMovie2019
Hit Me Anyone One More TimeHit Me Anyone One More TimeDirectorMovie2019
The Murder of KuroidoThe Murder of KuroidoScreenplayMovie2018
Fuunjitachi ~ Rangaku Kakumei-henFuunjitachi ~ Rangaku Kakumei-henScreenplayMovie2018
SanadamaruSanadamaruDirectorTV Series2016
SanadamaruSanadamaruScreenplayTV Series2016
Galaxy TurnpikeGalaxy TurnpikeDirectorMovie2015
Galaxy TurnpikeGalaxy TurnpikeWriterMovie2015
Murder on the Orient ExpressMurder on the Orient ExpressScreenplayMovie2015
Back of FatherBack of FatherWriterTV Series2014
Back of FatherBack of FatherScreenplayTV Series2014
Jekyll & Hyde & Tears & LiquorJekyll & Hyde & Tears & LiquorScriptMovie2014
Jekyll & Hyde & Tears & LiquorJekyll & Hyde & Tears & LiquorStage DirectorMovie2014
Airport 2013Airport 2013WriterMovie2014
Airport 2013Airport 2013DirectorMovie2014
The Kiyosu ConferenceThe Kiyosu ConferenceDirectorMovie2013
The Kiyosu ConferenceThe Kiyosu ConferenceScreenplayMovie2013
The Kiyosu ConferenceThe Kiyosu ConferenceOriginal StoryMovie2013
A Flawless ConciergeA Flawless ConciergeThe Film DirectorMovie2011
A Flawless ConciergeA Flawless ConciergeScreenplayMovie2011
A Flawless ConciergeA Flawless ConciergeDirectorMovie2011
三谷幸喜「short cut」三谷幸喜「short cut」DirectorMovie2011
A Ghost of a ChanceA Ghost of a ChanceDirectorMovie2011
A Ghost of a ChanceA Ghost of a ChanceScreenplayMovie2011
The History of Our FamilyThe History of Our FamilyScreenstoryTV Series2010
The History of Our FamilyThe History of Our FamilyCreatorTV Series2010
Tales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Episode CompetitionTales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Episode CompetitionSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
The Three MusketeersThe Three MusketeersO'Reilly (voice)TV Series2009
The Three MusketeersThe Three MusketeersScreenplayTV Series2009
The Three MusketeersThe Three MusketeersAdaptationTV Series2009
東京サンシャインボーイズ『returns』東京サンシャインボーイズ『returns』DirectorMovie2009
東京サンシャインボーイズ『returns』東京サンシャインボーイズ『returns』WriterMovie2009
Furuhata ChugakuseiFuruhata ChugakuseiScreenplayMovie2008
The Magic HourThe Magic HourDirectorMovie2008
The Magic HourThe Magic HourScreenplayMovie2008
The Fearless Otojiro's CompanyThe Fearless Otojiro's CompanyDirectorMovie2007
The Fearless Otojiro's CompanyThe Fearless Otojiro's CompanyWriterMovie2007
Murder of the Inugami ClanMurder of the Inugami ClanNasu Hoteru ShujinMovie2006
Suite DreamsSuite DreamsDirectorMovie2006
Suite DreamsSuite DreamsScreenplayMovie2006
Furuhata Ninzaburo Final: Last DanceFuruhata Ninzaburo Final: Last DanceWriterMovie2006
Furuhata Ninzaburo Final: A Fair MurdererFuruhata Ninzaburo Final: A Fair MurdererWriterMovie2006
新選組!! 土方歳三 最期の一日新選組!! 土方歳三 最期の一日WriterMovie2006
Furuhata Ninzaburo The Resurrection Of DeathFuruhata Ninzaburo The Resurrection Of DeathWriterMovie2006
University of LaughsUniversity of LaughsScreenplayMovie2004
University of LaughsUniversity of LaughsOriginal StoryMovie2004
Shinsengumi!Shinsengumi!ScreenplayTV Series2004
All By His Excellency's WorkAll By His Excellency's WorkWriterMovie2004
HRHRCreatorTV Series2002
Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her LoverRyoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her LoverSelf / AppearanceMovie2002
Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her LoverRyoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her LoverTheatre PlayMovie2002
Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her LoverRyoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her LoverScreenplayMovie2002
Vamp ShowVamp ShowWriterMovie2001
All About Our HouseAll About Our HouseDirectorMovie2001
All About Our HouseAll About Our HouseScreenplayMovie2001
裸にしたい男Self / AppearanceTV Series2001
Round About MidnightRound About MidnightMan Watching TVMovie1999
The Terror of Dr. KuroiwaThe Terror of Dr. KuroiwaWriterMovie1999
Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAPFuruhata Ninzaburo vs SMAPScreenplayMovie1999
Konya Uchu no Katasumi deKonya Uchu no Katasumi deWriterTV Series1998
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonaldWelcome Back, Mr. McDonaldScreenplayMovie1997
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonaldWelcome Back, Mr. McDonaldDirectorMovie1997
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonaldWelcome Back, Mr. McDonaldTheatre PlayMovie1997
Farewell, Mr. PremierFarewell, Mr. PremierScreenplayTV Series1997
Farewell, Mr. PremierFarewell, Mr. PremierCreatorTV Series1997
Warai no DaigakuOriginal StoryMovie1997
Warai no DaigakuScreenplayMovie1997
San-ban Tēburu no KyakuSan-ban Tēburu no KyakuWriterTV Series1996
Ryoma ni OmakaseWriterTV Series1996
竜馬におまかせ！竜馬におまかせ！CreatorTV Series1996
The Disappearance of Furuhata NinzaburoThe Disappearance of Furuhata NinzaburoWriterMovie1996
A Brief PartingA Brief PartingWriterMovie1996
今泉慎太郎今泉慎太郎ScreenplayTV Series1996
今泉慎太郎今泉慎太郎CreatorTV Series1996
Furuhata Ninzaburo Extra: Police Officer Imaizumi ShintaroFuruhata Ninzaburo Extra: Police Officer Imaizumi ShintaroCreatorTV Series1996
王様のレストラン王様のレストランScreenplayTV Series1995
The Laughing KangarooThe Laughing KangarooWriterMovie1995
The Show Must Go OnThe Show Must Go OnDirectorMovie1994
The Show Must Go OnThe Show Must Go OnWriterMovie1994
Furuhata NinzaburoFuruhata NinzaburoDirectorTV Series1994
Furuhata NinzaburoFuruhata NinzaburoWriterTV Series1994
Furuhata NinzaburoFuruhata NinzaburoCreatorTV Series1994
He Is Always ThereHe Is Always ThereWriterTV Series1993
The Gentle 12The Gentle 12ScreenplayMovie1991
The Gentle 12The Gentle 12Theatre PlayMovie1991
After All, I Love Cats the Three Onda Sisters’ Great Kyoto TroublesAfter All, I Love Cats the Three Onda Sisters’ Great Kyoto TroublesScreenplayMovie1990
Kodomo, Hoshii NeKodomo, Hoshii NeSeiichiro KuwabaraTV Series1990
Kodomo, Hoshii NeKodomo, Hoshii NeWriterTV Series1990