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Mitsuru Tanabe

Known For
Writing
Born
September 12, 1959
Active Years
1983–2021 (39 Years)
Total Credits
33 credits in database
Writing Born Sep 12, 1959 33 credits
33
Total Credits
1983–2021
39 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Mitsuru Tanabe is a male screenwriter born on September 12, 1959, in the Osaka prefecture of Japan. Also known by the kanji name 田辺満 and alternative writing 田邊満, his blood type is B, and he is associated with the talent agency andREAM. His known work spans television and film. Screenwriting credits for television series include Emergency Room 24 Hours 2, Koisuru Top Lady, Hero, The Woman of S.R.I., Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu! Series 2, Lupin's News, Keishichou Sousa Ichikachou 6, Seigi no Tenbin, Seigi no Tenbin Season 2, and Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji Season 6. Additionally, he has an acting credit for the film Nureta futomomo: Bitai, which was released in 1987.

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Career

Career overview

Subject: Mitsuru Tanabe (specifically focusing on Writing as per prompt, though sources mention acting).
Goal: 180-260 word career overview.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Plain text, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 4: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 5: Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source [1]: Mitsuru Tanabe (田辺満). Known for Writing. 37 known credits. Birthday: September 12, 1959.
Source [2]: Mitsuru Tanabe. Actor: Nureta futomomo: Bitai (1987).
Source [3]: Mitsuru Tanabe (Actor). Credits: Koisuru Top Lady (Fuji TV / 2002), Hero (Fuji TV / 2001), Emergency Room 24 Hours 2 | Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 2 (Fuji TV / 2001), The Woman of S.R.I. | Kasouken no Onna (TV Asahi / 1999), Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu! Series 2 (Fuji TV / 1993), TV Movies Lupin's News | Lupin no Shosoku (WOWOW / 2008).
Source [4]: General link.
Source [5]: Tanabe Mitsuru. Profession: Screenwriter. Birthdate: Sep-12. Birthplace: Osaka prefecture, Japan. Star sign: Virgo. Blood type: B. Talent agency: &REAM. TV Shows: Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji Season 6 (Fuji TV, 2026), Seigi no Tenbin Season 2 (NHK, 2023), Keishichou Sousa Ichikachou 6 (TV Asahi, 2022), Seigi no Tenbin (NHK).
Note on Conflict/Ambiguity: Source [1] says "Known For: Writing". Source [5] says "Profession: Screenwriter". Source [2] and [3] list him as an actor. The prompt asks for a career overview of "Mitsuru Tanabe (Writing)". I must focus on the writing aspect but I can include the acting credits if they are attributed to him in the sources, though the prompt specifically asks for the writing overview. However, the sources don't explicitly link the specific titles in [3] and [5] to him as a writer vs an actor in a way that is 100% clear for all of them, except [5] lists him as a screenwriter and then lists shows. Wait, looking closely at [5]: "Profession: Screenwriter... TV Shows: Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji Season 6 (Fuji TV, 2026)...". It's implied he is the screenwriter for these. Source [1] says "Known For: Writing".
Drafting Paragraph 1: Personal Details & General Info
Mitsuru Tanabe, also known as Tanabe Mitsuru, is a screenwriter born on September 12, 1959, in Osaka prefecture, Japan. He is associated with the talent agency &REAM. His professional work includes 37 known credits.
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As a screenwriter, Tanabe has worked on various television productions. His credits include Seigi no Tenbin Season 2 for NHK in 2023 and Keishichou Sousa Ichikachou 6 for TV Asahi in 2022. He is also credited with Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji Season 6 for Fuji TV, scheduled for 2026.
*Drafting Paragraph 3: Acting (to ensure coverage

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Career timeline

森村誠一女のサスペンス「マリッジ」 · Screenplay
Whose Is the Cuckoo's Egg? · ScreenplayAnmitsu Prosecutor Investigation Files 1 - Prosecutor's Tears Dry Off · Screenplay
Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition · TeleplayThe Earthbound · Screenplay
Transformation · Writer
Shikei Kijun · Screenplay
Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan · Screenplay
Lupin's News · Screenplay
Deep Love: The Story of Ayu · ScreenplayPart-Time Detective 2 · Teleplay
Koi suru Top Lady · ScreenplayPart-Time Detective · Teleplay
Bengoshi Bunsuke Ikari · Screenplay
The Woman of S.R.I. · WriterEmergency Room 24 Hours · ScreenplayGTO: The Movie · Writer
Suki, Suki, Suki! 4 Streets Love · Writer
Good Person · ScreenplayAkagi the Gambler II · Screenplay
Akagi the Gambler · Screenplay
Seisui no joô: Morio Ai: Seisui sekkan · Screenplay
Shôgeki!! Jun nama yokujô shashin · Screenplay
Onna bôkôma baibu-zeme · ScreenplayNama Honban: Ougi Kaikan · Screenplay
Perverted Three Sisters · Screenplay
Hard Ecstasy: Virgin Fainting · Screenplay
SM Madonna: Aigyaku · Screenplay
Gen'eki Joshidaisei: Kahanshin Focus · ScreenplayRoman-ko Club: Ecchi ga Ippai · ScreenplayOL Hunter: Onna Nakase no Yubi · Screenplay
Nureta shojo: Waisetsu bôkô · Screenplay
Animated Aesop's Fables · Script Editor

Full Filmography

33 titles
  • 森村誠一女のサスペンス「マリッジ」 (2021) Screenplay
  • Whose Is the Cuckoo's Egg? (2016) Screenplay
  • Anmitsu Prosecutor Investigation Files 1 - Prosecutor's Tears Dry Off (2016) Screenplay
  • Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015) Teleplay
  • The Earthbound (2015) Screenplay
  • Transformation (2014) Writer
  • Shikei Kijun (2011) Screenplay
  • Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan (2010) Screenplay
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  • Lupin's News (2008) Screenplay
  • Deep Love: The Story of Ayu (2004) Screenplay
  • Part-Time Detective 2 (2004) Teleplay
  • Koi suru Top Lady (2002) Screenplay
  • Part-Time Detective (2002) Teleplay
  • Bengoshi Bunsuke Ikari (2001) Screenplay
  • The Woman of S.R.I. (1999) Writer
  • Emergency Room 24 Hours (1999) Screenplay
  • GTO: The Movie (1999) Writer
  • Suki, Suki, Suki! 4 Streets Love (1998) Writer
  • Good Person (1997) Screenplay
  • Akagi the Gambler II (1997) Screenplay
  • Akagi the Gambler (1995) Screenplay
  • Seisui no joô: Morio Ai: Seisui sekkan (1993) Screenplay
  • Shôgeki!! Jun nama yokujô shashin (1991) Screenplay
  • Onna bôkôma baibu-zeme (1990) Screenplay
  • Nama Honban: Ougi Kaikan (1990) Screenplay
  • Perverted Three Sisters (1989) Screenplay
  • Hard Ecstasy: Virgin Fainting (1988) Screenplay
  • SM Madonna: Aigyaku (1987) Screenplay
  • Gen'eki Joshidaisei: Kahanshin Focus (1986) Screenplay
  • Roman-ko Club: Ecchi ga Ippai (1986) Screenplay
  • OL Hunter: Onna Nakase no Yubi (1986) Screenplay
  • Nureta shojo: Waisetsu bôkô (1985) Screenplay
  • Animated Aesop's Fables (1983) Script Editor

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Mitsuru Tanabe best known for?

Mitsuru Tanabe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015), The Woman of S.R.I. (1999), Emergency Room 24 Hours (1999), GTO: The Movie (1999).

When and where was Mitsuru Tanabe born?

Mitsuru Tanabe was born on September 12, 1959.

How many credits does Mitsuru Tanabe have?

Mitsuru Tanabe has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2021.

What is Mitsuru Tanabe's background in cinema and television?

Mitsuru Tanabe is a male screenwriter born on September 12, 1959, in the Osaka prefecture of Japan. Also known by the kanji name 田辺満 and alternative writing 田邊満, his blood type is B, and he is associated with the talent agency andREAM. His known work spans television and film. Screenwriting credits for television serie...

Mitsuru Tanabe by the numbers

33credits
24films
9TV series
1983–2021active years

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