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Yasushi Akimoto

Bio: Yasushi Akimoto is a Japanese record producer, lyricist, and television writer, best known for creating and producing some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise. Total sales of the singles he has written exceed 100 million copies, making him the best-selling lyricist in Japan

Born: Fri, May 02 1958

Birthplace: Meguro, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Yasushi Akimoto is 66 years old

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Hinatazaka46's Happy Train Tour 2023 in Osaka Castle Hall

Yasushi Akimoto was

65 in Hinatazaka46's Happy Train Tour 2023 in Osaka Castle Hall

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Aug 20 2023

日向坂46『4周年記念MEMORIAL LIVE ～4回目のひな誕祭～』in 横浜スタジアム

Yasushi Akimoto was

64 in 日向坂46『4周年記念MEMORIAL LIVE ～4回目のひな誕祭～』in 横浜スタジアム

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Apr 01 2023

HINAKURI 2022

Yasushi Akimoto was

64 in HINAKURI 2022

as 'Director'.

Sat, Dec 17 2022

Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony

Yasushi Akimoto was

64 in Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Jun 28 2022

Hinatazaka46 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE

Yasushi Akimoto was

63 in Hinatazaka46 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE

as 'Producer'.

Wed, Mar 30 2022

Zenkoku Ohisama-ka Keikaku 2021

Yasushi Akimoto was

63 in Zenkoku Ohisama-ka Keikaku 2021

as 'Producer'.

Thu, Sep 16 2021

HKT48 Miyawaki Sakura Graduation Concert ~Bouquet~

Yasushi Akimoto was

63 in HKT48 Miyawaki Sakura Graduation Concert ~Bouquet~

as 'Musical'.

Sat, Jun 19 2021

Minegishi Minami Graduation Concert ~Sakura no Sakanai Haru wa Nai~

Yasushi Akimoto was

63 in Minegishi Minami Graduation Concert ~Sakura no Sakanai Haru wa Nai~

as 'Musical'.

Sat, May 22 2021

Spring Unit Festival

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in Spring Unit Festival

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Mar 28 2021

MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Mar 28 2021

Our Lies and Truths: Documentary of Keyakizaka46

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in Our Lies and Truths: Documentary of Keyakizaka46

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Sep 04 2020

Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Aug 07 2020

HINATAZAKA46 Live Online，YES！with YOU！

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in HINATAZAKA46 Live Online，YES！with YOU！

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Aug 01 2020

Remotely Killed

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in Remotely Killed

as 'Writer'.

Sun, Jul 26 2020

Remotely Killed: Behind the Scenes of Murder

Yasushi Akimoto was

62 in Remotely Killed: Behind the Scenes of Murder

as 'Writer'.

Sun, Jul 26 2020

Keyakizaka46 LIVE at Tokyo Dome ～ARENA TOUR 2019 FINAL～

Yasushi Akimoto was

61 in Keyakizaka46 LIVE at Tokyo Dome ～ARENA TOUR 2019 FINAL～

as 'Producer'.

Wed, Jan 29 2020

AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2020

Yasushi Akimoto was

61 in AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2020

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Jan 20 2020

Sashihara Rino Graduation Concert 〜Sayonara Sashihara Rino〜

Yasushi Akimoto was

61 in Sashihara Rino Graduation Concert 〜Sayonara Sashihara Rino〜

as 'Music Director'.

Wed, Aug 07 2019

Keyaki Republic 2019

Yasushi Akimoto was

61 in Keyaki Republic 2019

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Jul 06 2019

Before I Knew It, I Was Here: Documentary of Nogizaka46

Yasushi Akimoto was

61 in Before I Knew It, I Was Here: Documentary of Nogizaka46

as 'Writer'.

Fri, Jul 05 2019

Hiragana Christmas 2018

Yasushi Akimoto was

60 in Hiragana Christmas 2018

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Nov 12 2018

Keyaki Republic 2018

Yasushi Akimoto was

60 in Keyaki Republic 2018

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Jul 21 2018

SKE48 Spring Concert 2018

Yasushi Akimoto was

59 in SKE48 Spring Concert 2018

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Apr 01 2018

AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2018

Yasushi Akimoto was

59 in AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2018

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Jan 20 2018

Mayu Watanabe Graduation Concert ~may all your dream come true~

Yasushi Akimoto was

59 in Mayu Watanabe Graduation Concert ~may all your dream come true~

as 'Writer'.

Wed, Dec 27 2017

The Last Recipe

Yasushi Akimoto was

59 in The Last Recipe

as 'Other'.

Fri, Nov 03 2017

Keyaki Republic 2017

Yasushi Akimoto was

59 in Keyaki Republic 2017

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Jul 23 2017

AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2017

Yasushi Akimoto was

58 in AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2017

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Jan 22 2017

Hiragana Omotenashi Kai

Yasushi Akimoto was

58 in Hiragana Omotenashi Kai

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Oct 29 2016

AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016

Yasushi Akimoto was

57 in AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Jan 23 2016

AKB48 Tandoku Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016

Yasushi Akimoto was

57 in AKB48 Tandoku Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Jan 17 2016

SKE48 Winter Concert 2015

Yasushi Akimoto was

57 in SKE48 Winter Concert 2015

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Nov 29 2015

Matsui Rena SKE48 Graduation Concert in Toyota Stadium ~2588 DAYS~

Yasushi Akimoto was

57 in Matsui Rena SKE48 Graduation Concert in Toyota Stadium ~2588 DAYS~

as 'Writer'.

Sun, Aug 30 2015

Idols' Tears: Documentary of SKE48

Yasushi Akimoto was

56 in Idols' Tears: Documentary of SKE48

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Feb 27 2015

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 1035 2015

Yasushi Akimoto was

56 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 1035 2015

as 'Producer'.

Thu, Jan 22 2015

Girls in the Psychic Club

Yasushi Akimoto was

56 in Girls in the Psychic Club

as 'Executive Producer'.

Sat, Dec 06 2014

Team E 3rd Stage - Boku no Taiyou

Yasushi Akimoto was

56 in Team E 3rd Stage - Boku no Taiyou

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Jul 19 2014

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2014

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2014

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 24 2014

Team H - Hakata Legend

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in Team H - Hakata Legend

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 10 2014

SHINODA MARIKO GRADUATION CONCERT

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in SHINODA MARIKO GRADUATION CONCERT

as 'Musician'.

Wed, Dec 18 2013

Tokyo Dome 1st Day Akimoto Sayaka Graduation Ceremony

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in Tokyo Dome 1st Day Akimoto Sayaka Graduation Ceremony

as 'Sound Director'.

Wed, Dec 18 2013

Tokyo Dome 2nd Day Itano Tomomi Graduation Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in Tokyo Dome 2nd Day Itano Tomomi Graduation Concert

as 'Sound Director'.

Wed, Dec 18 2013

Seventh Code

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in Seventh Code

as 'Production Supervisor'.

Wed, Nov 13 2013

SKE to kekkai shukai. "Hako de ose!"

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in SKE to kekkai shukai. "Hako de ose!"

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Oct 27 2013

SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2013

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2013

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Oct 11 2013

AKB48 5 Big Dome Concert Tour

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in AKB48 5 Big Dome Concert Tour

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Jul 21 2013

Team H 1st Stage - Te wo Tsunaginagara

Yasushi Akimoto was

55 in Team H 1st Stage - Te wo Tsunaginagara

as 'Producer'.

Wed, Jul 17 2013

AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - AKB48 Group Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - AKB48 Group Concert

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Apr 29 2013

AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - HKT48 Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - HKT48 Concert

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Apr 28 2013

AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - AKB48 Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - AKB48 Concert

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Apr 28 2013

AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - NMB48 Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - NMB48 Concert

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Apr 27 2013

AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - SKE48 Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - SKE48 Concert

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Apr 26 2013

SKE48 Spring Concert 2013

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in SKE48 Spring Concert 2013

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Apr 14 2013

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2013

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2013

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 25 2013

Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Oct 13 2012

SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2012

Yasushi Akimoto was

54 in SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2012

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Oct 12 2012

SKE48 Spring Concert 2012

Yasushi Akimoto was

53 in SKE48 Spring Concert 2012

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Apr 14 2012

Maeda Atsuko's Tearjerking Graduation Announcement in Saitama Super Arena

Yasushi Akimoto was

53 in Maeda Atsuko's Tearjerking Graduation Announcement in Saitama Super Arena

as 'Sound Director'.

Sat, Mar 24 2012

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2012

Yasushi Akimoto was

53 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2012

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 20 2012

The SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2011

Yasushi Akimoto was

53 in The SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2011

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Nov 26 2011

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2011

Yasushi Akimoto was

52 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2011

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 21 2011

SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2010

Yasushi Akimoto was

52 in SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2010

as 'Producer'.

Sat, Jul 31 2010

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2010

Yasushi Akimoto was

51 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2010

as 'Producer'.

Fri, Jan 22 2010

Yamagata Scream

Yasushi Akimoto was

51 in Yamagata Scream

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Aug 01 2009

SKE48's First Extracirricular Class

Yasushi Akimoto was

51 in SKE48's First Extracirricular Class

as 'Producer'.

Mon, May 25 2009

It's going to be a Kami-Concert

Yasushi Akimoto was

50 in It's going to be a Kami-Concert

as 'Producer'.

Sun, Apr 26 2009

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2009

Yasushi Akimoto was

50 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2009

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Jan 19 2009

Ice

Yasushi Akimoto was

50 in Ice

as 'Original Story'.

Sat, Nov 29 2008

Himawarigumi 2nd Stage - Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai

Yasushi Akimoto was

50 in Himawarigumi 2nd Stage - Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai

as 'Producer'.

Mon, Oct 06 2008

Himawarigumi 1st Stage - Boku no Taiyou

Yasushi Akimoto was

49 in Himawarigumi 1st Stage - Boku no Taiyou

as 'Producer'.

Thu, Apr 24 2008

AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2008

Yasushi Akimoto was

49 in AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2008

as 'Producer'.

Tue, Jan 22 2008

One Missed Call

Yasushi Akimoto was

49 in One Missed Call

as 'Novel'.

Fri, Jan 04 2008

The Day I Depart

Yasushi Akimoto was

49 in The Day I Depart

as 'Screenplay'.

Fri, Oct 26 2007

The Suicide Song

Yasushi Akimoto was

49 in The Suicide Song

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Aug 18 2007

One Missed Call 3: Final

Yasushi Akimoto was

48 in One Missed Call 3: Final

as 'Characters'.

Sat, Jun 24 2006

One Missed Call 2

Yasushi Akimoto was

46 in One Missed Call 2

as 'Novel'.

Sat, Feb 05 2005

One Missed Call

Yasushi Akimoto was

45 in One Missed Call

as 'Author'.

Mon, Nov 03 2003

Jusei: Last Drop of Blood

Yasushi Akimoto was

45 in Jusei: Last Drop of Blood

as 'Director, Writer'.

Sat, Jun 14 2003

Gozamareji

Yasushi Akimoto was

44 in Gozamareji

as 'Director'.

Sat, Apr 26 2003

As the River Flows

Yasushi Akimoto was

41 in As the River Flows

as 'Director, Writer'.

Sat, Apr 29 2000

Birdcage of Horrors

Yasushi Akimoto was

41 in Birdcage of Horrors

as 'Producer'.

Wed, Sep 01 1999

Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love

Yasushi Akimoto was

38 in Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love

as 'Screenplay, Original Story'.

Sat, Feb 15 1997

Azuki-chan the Movie

Yasushi Akimoto was

37 in Azuki-chan the Movie

as 'Graphic Novel'.

Sat, Dec 23 1995

Manhattan Kiss

Yasushi Akimoto was

34 in Manhattan Kiss

as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Sat, Jun 13 1992

Kimi to mitai kowai hanashi

Yasushi Akimoto was

33 in Kimi to mitai kowai hanashi

as 'Writer'.

Sat, Jan 25 1992

Goodbye Mama

Yasushi Akimoto was

32 in Goodbye Mama

as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Sat, Apr 20 1991

Thriller CRT

Yasushi Akimoto was

32 in Thriller CRT

as 'Writer'.

Mon, Feb 25 1991

The Not Polly

Yasushi Akimoto will be

66+ in The Not Polly

as 'Producer, Story'.

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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

Dr. Chocolate

Yasushi Akimoto was

64+ in Dr. Chocolate

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 22 2023

All Night Fujiko

Yasushi Akimoto was

64+ in All Night Fujiko

as 'Producer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 2023

最初はパー

Yasushi Akimoto was

64+ in 最初はパー

as 'Original Story'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2022

Investigation Division 1

Yasushi Akimoto was

64+ in Investigation Division 1

as 'Screenplay'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2022

Who Is the Sender?

Yasushi Akimoto was

64+ in Who Is the Sender?

as 'Original Concept'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2022

Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjou!

Yasushi Akimoto was

63+ in Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjou!

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 2022

Yodaremon Kazoku

Yasushi Akimoto was

63+ in Yodaremon Kazoku

as 'Original Story'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 2022

AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san

Yasushi Akimoto was

63+ in AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 07 2022

Not the Girl , Not Her

Yasushi Akimoto was

63+ in Not the Girl , Not Her

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2021

Guilty Flag

Yasushi Akimoto was

63+ in Guilty Flag

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2021

Kyouen NG

Yasushi Akimoto was

62+ in Kyouen NG

as 'Screenstory'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 26 2020

Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka?

Yasushi Akimoto was

62+ in Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka?

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 19 2020

Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka

Yasushi Akimoto was

62+ in Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2020

Dasada

Yasushi Akimoto was

61+ in Dasada

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 2020

22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni)

Yasushi Akimoto was

61+ in 22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni)

as 'Producer'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 11 2020

Nogizaka Doko-e

Yasushi Akimoto was

61+ in Nogizaka Doko-e

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Oct 22 2019

HINABINGO!

Yasushi Akimoto was

60+ in HINABINGO!

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2019

Your Turn To Kill

Yasushi Akimoto was

60+ in Your Turn To Kill

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2019

Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

Yasushi Akimoto was

60+ in Let's Meet at Hinatazaka

as 'Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 2019

Zambi

Yasushi Akimoto was

60+ in Zambi

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 2019

Hiragana Oshi

Yasushi Akimoto was

59+ in Hiragana Oshi

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 2018

AKB48 Team 8 no Kanto Hakusho Bacchikoi!

Yasushi Akimoto was

59+ in AKB48 Team 8 no Kanto Hakusho Bacchikoi!

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 08 2017

My Lover's Secret

Yasushi Akimoto was

59+ in My Lover's Secret

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 16 2017

Crow's Blood

Yasushi Akimoto was

58+ in Crow's Blood

as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jul 23 2016

Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama?

Yasushi Akimoto was

58+ in Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama?

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jul 17 2016

AKBラブナイト恋工場

Yasushi Akimoto was

57+ in AKBラブナイト恋工場

as 'Screenstory'.

First Air Date
Thu, Apr 21 2016

乃木坂46 橋本奈々未の恋する文学

Yasushi Akimoto was

57+ in 乃木坂46 橋本奈々未の恋する文学

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Thu, Feb 18 2016

HKT48 vs NGT48 Sashi Kita Gassen

Yasushi Akimoto was

57+ in HKT48 vs NGT48 Sashi Kita Gassen

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 2016

AKB Horror Night Adrenaline Nights

Yasushi Akimoto was

57+ in AKB Horror Night Adrenaline Nights

as 'Producer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 2015

Keyakitte, Kakenai?

Yasushi Akimoto was

57+ in Keyakitte, Kakenai?

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 2015

Hatsumori Bemars

Yasushi Akimoto was

57+ in Hatsumori Bemars

as 'Writer, Original Story, Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 10 2015

Nogizaka Under Construction

Yasushi Akimoto was

56+ in Nogizaka Under Construction

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015

Sailor Zombie

Yasushi Akimoto was

55+ in Sailor Zombie

as 'Original Story'.

First Air Date
Sat, Apr 19 2014

NOGIBINGO!

Yasushi Akimoto was

55+ in NOGIBINGO!

as 'Writer, Creator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jul 02 2013

The Complex: Prologue

Yasushi Akimoto was

54+ in The Complex: Prologue

as 'Executive Producer'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013

So Long!

Yasushi Akimoto was

54+ in So Long!

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Mon, Feb 11 2013

Deceiving Idol

Yasushi Akimoto was

53+ in Deceiving Idol

as 'Producer'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2012

Nogizakatte, Doko?

Yasushi Akimoto was

53+ in Nogizakatte, Doko?

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011

Majisuka Academy

Yasushi Akimoto was

51+ in Majisuka Academy

as 'Original Concept, Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 2010

Mendol ~ Ikemen Aidoru

Yasushi Akimoto was

50+ in Mendol ~ Ikemen Aidoru

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 2008

One Missed Call

Yasushi Akimoto was

47+ in One Missed Call

as 'Original Story'.

First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 2005

Azuki-chan

Yasushi Akimoto was

36+ in Azuki-chan

as 'Graphic Novel, Creator'.

First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1995

Ari yo Saraba

Yasushi Akimoto was

35+ in Ari yo Saraba

as 'Screenstory'.

First Air Date
Fri, Apr 15 1994