Mamoru Oshii
Directing
Biography
Mamoru Oshii (押井 守, Oshii Mamoru, born 8 August 1951) is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of acclaimed anime films, including Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984), Angel's Egg (1985), Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993), and Ghost in the Shell (1995).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Mamoru Oshii
Angel's Egg
1985
Avalon
2001
Filmography
Acting (6)
2023
6.6
2021
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionistas Self
6.7
2021
We Made a Beautiful Bouquetas Mamoru Oshii
7.7
2013
Rewind This!as Self
6.9
Production & Directing (113)
2026
2026
2022
Blood FriendsDirector
6.5
2020
CONNECTED...Director
6.0
2020
CONNECTED...Story
6.0
2020
Beautiful DreamerOriginal Story
7.0
2018
Illang: The Wolf BrigadeOriginal Story
6.3
2016
Mobile Police Patlabor RebootOriginal Story
7.3
2016
G2.5Director
2016
G2.5Writer
2015
Nowhere GirlDirector
5.6
2015
6.4
2015
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo WarScreenplay
6.4
2015
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo WarOriginal Story
6.4
2015
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7General Manager
6.0
2015
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7Screenplay
6.0
2015
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6General Manager
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6Screenplay
6.0
2014
Garm Wars: The Last DruidDirector
4.6
2014
4.6
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5General Manager
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5Screenplay
6.0
2014
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4General Manager
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4Screenplay
6.0
2014
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3General Manager
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3Screenplay
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2Screenplay
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2General Manager
6.0
2014
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1Screenplay
6.0
2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1General Manager
6.0
2012
Blood-C: The Last DarkOriginal Story
7.0
2010
009: The ReopeningDirector
4.0
2010
28½Director
5.0
2010
28½Writer
5.0
2010
Je t'aimeDirector
5.4
2010
Halo LegendsDirector
7.3
2009
Assault GirlsDirector
4.6
2009
Assault GirlsWriter
4.6
2009
Musashi: The Dream of the Last SamuraiScreenplay
6.3
2009
Blood: The Last VampireCharacters
5.9
2009
2008
KillDirector
4.9
2008
The Sky CrawlersDirector
6.7
2008
Ghost in the Shell 2.0Director
7.4
2008
Ani*Kuri15Director
6.3
2008
Ani*Kuri15Writer
6.3
2007
The Women of Fast FoodDirector
8.5
2007
The Women of Fast FoodWriter
8.5
2007
The Women of Fast FoodExecutive Producer
8.5
6.5
2006
6.5
2006
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food GriftersOriginal Story
6.5
2005
Open Your MindExecutive Producer
5.8
2004
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceDirector
7.4
2004
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceScreenplay
7.4
2003
KillersDirector
1.0
2003
Tokyo VeinSupervising Producer
2003
Tokyo ScannerSupervising Producer
2002
Patlabor WXIII the MovieOriginal Story
6.6
2001
G.R.M.: The Record Of Garm WarDirector
2001
2001
AvalonDirector
6.5
2000
Blood: The Last VampireSupervising Producer
6.9
2000
Blood: The Last VampireCreator
6.9
2000
Blood: The Last VampireOriginal Story
6.9
1999
Jin-Roh: The Wolf BrigadeOriginal Story
7.4
1999
Jin-Roh: The Wolf BrigadeScreenplay
7.4
1995
Ghost in the ShellDirector
7.9
1995
Ghost in the ShellStoryboard Artist
7.9
1993
Patlabor 2: The MovieDirector
7.4
1993
Patlabor 2: The MovieOriginal Story
7.4
1992
Talking HeadWriter
6.5
1992
Talking HeadDirector
6.5
1992
Patlabor: One Day of NoaOriginal Story
7.0
1991
Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer CopsDirector
6.5
1991
6.5
1990
MAROKOScreenplay
6.0
1990
MAROKOOriginal Story
6.0
1990
MAROKODirector
6.0
1989
Patlabor: The MovieDirector
6.9
1989
Patlabor: The MovieStory
6.9
1989
Patlabor: The MovieOriginal Story
6.9
1988
In the AftermathWriter
4.8
1987
Twilight QDirector
5.9
1987
Twilight QScreenplay
5.9
1987
The Red SpectaclesDirector
6.5
1987
The Red SpectaclesOriginal Story
6.5
1987
The Red SpectaclesScreenplay
6.5
1985
Angel's EggDirector
7.7
1985
Angel's EggScreenplay
7.7
1985
Angel's EggOriginal Story
7.7
1985
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea PartyStoryboard Artist
6.1
1985
Dallos SpecialDirector
1985
Dallos SpecialScreenplay
1984
7.3
1984
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful DreamerScreenplay
7.3
1983
DallosDirector
5.6
1983
DallosScreenplay
5.6
1983
Urusei Yatsura: Only YouDirector
6.2
1983
Urusei Yatsura: Only YouStoryboard Artist
6.2
1983
Urusei Yatsura: Only YouAdaptation
6.2
1982
The Wonderful Adventures of NilsDirector
7.6
1981
The Fullmoon Tradition: IndraDirector
1981
The Fullmoon Tradition: IndraStoryboard
1981
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ChimeraDirector