Portrait of Akio Jissoji

Akio Jissoji

Bio: Akio Jissoji was a Japanese television and film director best known outside Japan for the 1960s TV series Ultraman and Ultra Seven, as well as for his auteur erotic ATG-produced Buddhist trilogy Mujō (無常), Mandala (曼陀羅), and Uta (哥). He was also known for his film adaptations of Japanese horror author Rampo Edogawa
Born: Mon, Mar 29 1937
Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Death: Wed, Nov 29 2006
Akio Jissoji is 69 years old
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Poster of Ten Nights of Dreams
Ten Nights of Dreams
Akio Jissoji would have been no older than 69 in Ten Nights of Dreams as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 2007
Poster of Die Silbermaske
Die Silbermaske
Akio Jissoji would have been no older than 69 in Die Silbermaske as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 2006
Poster of The Rug Cop
The Rug Cop
Akio Jissoji was 69 in The Rug Cop as 'Supervising Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of Summer of Ubume
Summer of Ubume
Akio Jissoji was 68 in Summer of Ubume as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2005
Poster of Arthouse Ultraman
Arthouse Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was 68 in Arthouse Ultraman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 2005
Poster of Rampo Noir
Rampo Noir
Akio Jissoji was 68 in Rampo Noir as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of Zombie Snake
Zombie Snake
Akio Jissoji was 63 in Zombie Snake as 'Title Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2000
Poster of Murder on D Street
Murder on D Street
Akio Jissoji was 61 in Murder on D Street as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1998
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 1
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 1
Akio Jissoji was 60 in Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 1 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2
Akio Jissoji was 60 in Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 3
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 3
Akio Jissoji was 60 in Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 3 as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Tokyo Decameron
Tokyo Decameron
Akio Jissoji was 59 in Tokyo Decameron as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1996
Poster of A Watcher in the Attic
A Watcher in the Attic
Akio Jissoji was 56 in A Watcher in the Attic as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of Dialogue
Dialogue
Akio Jissoji was 55 in Dialogue as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of Discourse
Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of Discourse
Akio Jissoji was 55 in Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of Discourse as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
Akio Jissoji was 55 in Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2 as 'Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of the Unknown
Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of the Unknown
Akio Jissoji was 55 in Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of the Unknown as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 1
Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 1
Akio Jissoji was 55 in Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 1 as 'Director, Screenplay, Production Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1992
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki
Akio Jissoji was 54 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki as 'Creator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Kai no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Kai no Maki
Akio Jissoji was 54 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Kai no Maki as 'Creator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ki no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ki no Maki
Akio Jissoji was 54 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ki no Maki as 'Creator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 21 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Sen no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Sen no Maki
Akio Jissoji was 53 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Sen no Maki as 'Creator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: !! no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: !! no Maki
Akio Jissoji was 53 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: !! no Maki as 'Creator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ichi no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ichi no Maki
Akio Jissoji was 53 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ichi no Maki as 'Creator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Akio Jissoji was 53 in Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of La Valse
La Valse
Akio Jissoji was 52 in La Valse as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1990
Poster of Arietta
Arietta
Akio Jissoji was 52 in Arietta as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of The Men Who Made Ultraman
The Men Who Made Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was 51 in The Men Who Made Ultraman as 'Script Supervisor, Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 21 1989
Poster of Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice
Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice
Akio Jissoji was 51 in Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1988
Poster of Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Akio Jissoji was 50 in Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1988
Poster of Blue Lake Girl
Blue Lake Girl
Akio Jissoji was 49 in Blue Lake Girl as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1986
Poster of Lanterns on Blue Waters
Lanterns on Blue Waters
Akio Jissoji was 46 in Lanterns on Blue Waters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1983
Poster of Twenty-Four Eyes
Twenty-Four Eyes
Akio Jissoji was 43 in Twenty-Four Eyes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1980
Poster of Marital War in Kibogaoka
Marital War in Kibogaoka
Akio Jissoji was 42 in Marital War in Kibogaoka as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1979
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was 41 in Akio Jissoji's Ultraman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Utamaro's World
Utamaro's World
Akio Jissoji was 39 in Utamaro's World as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 1977
Poster of It Was a Faint Dream
It Was a Faint Dream
Akio Jissoji was 37 in It Was a Faint Dream as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1974
Poster of Poem
Poem
Akio Jissoji was 35 in Poem as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1972
Poster of Mandala
Mandala
Akio Jissoji was 34 in Mandala as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of This Transient Life
This Transient Life
Akio Jissoji was 33 in This Transient Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1970
Poster of When Twilight Draws Near
When Twilight Draws Near
Akio Jissoji was 31 in When Twilight Draws Near as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1969
Poster of ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
Akio Jissoji was 29 in ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1966
Poster of The Birth of Ultraman
The Birth of Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was 29 in The Birth of Ultraman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1966
Poster of The Father of Ultra Q
The Father of Ultra Q
Akio Jissoji was 29 in The Father of Ultra Q as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1966

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kaiki Daisakusen - Second File
Kaiki Daisakusen - Second File
Akio Jissoji would have been no older than 69 in Kaiki Daisakusen - Second File as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 2007
Poster of Ultraman Max
Ultraman Max
Akio Jissoji was 68+ in Ultraman Max as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 02 2005
Poster of Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
Akio Jissoji was 67+ in Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Ultraman Dyna
Ultraman Dyna
Akio Jissoji was 60+ in Ultraman Dyna as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Ultraman Tiga
Ultraman Tiga
Akio Jissoji was 59+ in Ultraman Tiga as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1996
Poster of Silver Kamen
Silver Kamen
Akio Jissoji was 34+ in Silver Kamen as 'Director, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1971
Poster of Return of Ultraman
Return of Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was 34+ in Return of Ultraman as 'Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 1971
Poster of Operation: Mystery
Operation: Mystery
Akio Jissoji was 31+ in Operation: Mystery as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of Ultraseven
Ultraseven
Akio Jissoji was 30+ in Ultraseven as 'Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1967
Poster of Ultraman
Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was 29+ in Ultraman as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 17 1966