Noboru Iguchi
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- June 28, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 1988–2026 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 142 credits in database
Biography
Noboru Iguchi is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and actor born on June 28, 1969, in Tokyo, Japan. He is recognized for his work in the horror, gore, splatter, and cult action genres. His directing career includes an extensive period in the adult video industry, where he worked for studios such as CineMagic, Big Morkal, Try-Heart, h.m.p, and Soft On Demand. Throughout his career, he has directed videos featuring AV Idols including Nana Natsume and Risa Coda. Iguchi gained international attention for his 2008 film The Machine Girl. His acting credits include roles in films such as Yamagata Scream, Oppai Alien, Dogs and Cats, Otakus in Love, Speakerman: The Boo, Love Song for Rapper, and Down the Drain.
Career overview
Noboru Iguchi is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and actor born on June 28, 1969, in Tokyo. Throughout his career, he has gained recognition for his work in the horror and gore genres, as well as his contributions to cult action and splatter films. Iguchi has stated that his creative approach is influenced by the ghost houses and freak shows he visited at Japanese play lands during his childhood. His stated goal as a filmmaker is to both entertain and surprise his audience. He first garnered international attention with his 2008 film The Machine Girl.
In addition to his work in mainstream film, Iguchi has an extensive background as a director in the adult video industry. He has directed projects for various studios, including CineMagic, Big Morkal, Try-Heart, h.m.p, and Soft On Demand. His adult videos have featured performers such as Nana Natsume and Risa Coda and have explored several typical genres within the Japanese adult video market. As an actor, his credits include appearances in films such as Down the Drain, Love Song for Rapper, Speakerman: The Boo, Otakus in Love, Dogs and Cats, Oppai Alien, and Yamagata Scream. He is credited with 96 known professional credits throughout his career.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
142 titles- The Flowers of Evil (2026) Director
- Fear Addiction (2026) Director
- The Cannibal Girl (2025) Director
- The Cannibal Girl (2025) Writer
- The Cannibal Girl (2025) Original Story
- Tales of Bliss & Heresy (2023) Screenplay
- Tales of Bliss & Heresy (2023) Director
- OTHELLO (2022) Director
- IDOL NEVER DiES (2022) Director
- IDOL NEVER DiES (2022) Writer
- Aoki Vampire's Trouble (2021) Director
- Yamishibai (2020) Director
- That is the Bottleneck (2020) Director
- The Flowers of Evil (2019) Director
- The Island of Giant Insects - Live-Action PV (2019) Editor
- The Island of Giant Insects - Live-Action PV (2019) Director
- Are You Ready? Hey You Girl! (2018) Director
- Lock-On Love (2018) Director
- Ghost Squad (2018) Director
- Ghost Squad (2018) Screenplay
- Fun House (2018) Director
- Shoujo Picaresque (2018) Director
- Shoujo Picaresque (2018) Writer
- The World Yamizukan (2017) as (voice)
- The Blue Hearts (2017) Director
- Cinema Capriccio (2017) as Self
- Slavemen (2017) Director
- Slavemen (2017) Screenplay
- Devotion to Cinema (2016) Writer
- Devotion to Cinema (2016) Director
- Prison School (2015) Director
- Hentaidan (2015) Director
- Damager (2015) Director
- Damager (2015) Producer
- Damager (2015) Screenplay
- Damager (2015) Director of Photography
- Nuigulumar Z (2014) Director
- Nuigulumar Z (2014) Screenplay
- Raining Blood (2014) Director
- Raining Blood (2014) Writer
- Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (2013) Director
- Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (2013) Screenplay
- The ABCs of Death (2013) Writer
- The ABCs of Death (2013) Director
- Zombie Ass: Toilet of the Dead (2012) Director
- Zombie Ass: Toilet of the Dead (2012) Screenplay
- Dead Sushi (2012) Director
- Dead Sushi (2012) Writer
- Bad Butt (2012) Director
- Bad Butt (2012) Writer
- New Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan: Ghost Story (2012) Director
- Gekijō-ban: Harapeko Yamagami-kun (2012) Director
- Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Igyou Akai Hito-hen (2012) Director
- Tomie: Unlimited (2011) Screenplay
- Tomie: Unlimited (2011) Director
- Karate-Robo Zaborgar (2011) Director
- Karate-Robo Zaborgar (2011) Screenplay
- GeishaCop: Fearsome Geisha Corps - Go to Hell (2010) Editor
- GeishaCop: Fearsome Geisha Corps - Go to Hell (2010) Director
- GeishaCop: Fearsome Geisha Corps - Go to Hell (2010) Writer
- Mutant Girls Squad (2010) as Ancient Nobleman
- Mutant Girls Squad (2010) Writer
- Mutant Girls Squad (2010) Director
- Helldriver (2010) as Blue alien
- YOSHIE ZERO (2010) Director
- YOSHIE ZERO (2010) Writer
- The Ancient Dogoo Girl: Special Movie Edition (2010) Director
- The Ancient Dogoo Girl (2009) Director
- The Ancient Dogoo Girl (2009) Screenplay
- The Ancient Dogoo Girl (2009) Original Concept
- The Ancient Dogoo Girl (2009) Creator
- Kodai Shoujo Dogu-chan (2009) Creator
- RoboGeisha (2009) Director
- RoboGeisha (2009) Screenplay
- Shyness Machine Girl (2009) Director
- Shyness Machine Girl (2009) Writer
- Yamagata Scream (2009) as Bishu Urikawara
- Keitai Deka Zenigata Mei (2009) Director
- Hypertrophy Genitals Girl (2009) Director
- Hypertrophy Genitals Girl (2009) Writer
- Shiori and Shimiko's Bizarre Case Files (2008) Director
- Shiori and Shimiko's Bizarre Case Files (2008) Creator
- The Machine Girl (2008) Screenplay
- The Machine Girl (2008) Director
- Tales of Terror: Gi (2008) Director
- Keitai Deka Zenigata Kai (2007) Director
- Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 3, Part 1 (2007) Director
- Keitai Deka Zenigata Rai (2006) Director
- Manji (2006) Art Direction
- Manji (2006) Director
- Cat-Eyed Boy (2006) Director
- Sukeban Boy (2006) Director
- Sukeban Boy (2006) Writer
- Tales of Terror: Final Night 1 (2006) Director
- Tales of Terror: Final Night 2 (2006) Director
- Kazuo Umezu's Horror Theater: Snake Girl (2005) Director
- Saishū seiki! Natsume nana ~ kyūkyoku no erosu (2005) Director
- Cutie Honey (2004) as Assistant Supervisor
- Otakus in Love (2004)
- Keitai Deka Zenigata Rui (2004) Director
- Keitai Deka Zenigata Rei (2004) Director
- Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Hanayome-san-hen (2004) Director
- Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Dai San Ya (2004) Director
- Dogs & Cats (2004)
- Speakerman: The Boo (2004) as Tramcar-man (Coal Mine Shaft Taro)
- Love Song for Rapper (2004)
- The Devil's Cop Festival (2004) Director
- Kaettekita! Deka Matsuri (2003) Director
- A Larva to Love (2003) Director
- A Larva to Love (2003) Screenplay
- A Larva to Love (2003) Cinematography
- A Larva to Love (2003) Executive Producer
- Atopy Detective (2003) Director
- Quartet for Two (2001) as Stalker
- Kirei kamisama to machiawase shita on'na (2001)
- 'Corps Cosplay Girl Excretion' Five Pairs Sukadoru (2001) Director
- Corps Cosplay Girl Excretion (2001) Director
- Not Forgotten (2000)
- Sunday's Dream (1999)
- Sky (1999) Director
- Poisonous Woman Fascinating Flame (1999) Director
- Poisonous Woman Fascinating Flame (1999) Screenplay
- クルシメさん ニューバージョン (1998) Screenplay
- クルシメさん ニューバージョン (1998) Director
- クルシメさん ニューバージョン (1998) Director of Photography
- Watashi to kurushime san (1997) Director
- Kurushime-san (1997) Director
- Kurushime-san (1997) Director of Photography
- Kurushime-san (1997) Writer
- Madonna's Lullaby (1997)
- One Piece Chushingura: THE LAST BATTLE OF 47 PICES (1996) Director
- The Worst Erotic Document Ever: Earthworms (1994)
- The Kimodameshi (1994)
- The Worst Erotic Document Ever: Earthworms (1994) Director
- Down the Drain (1993) as Teacher
- The Pregnant Woman (1992) as Takeshi
- Naked Rabbit (1992)
- Bicycle Sighs (1990) as Bear (voice)
- Reflect on That Boys (1989)
- Wabishabi (1988)
- Wabishabi (1988) Director
- Eroguro dokyumento: Ungero mimizu 2 Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Noboru Iguchi best known for?
Noboru Iguchi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Flowers of Evil (2026), Goodnight, Ladies and Gentlemen (1976), Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (2013), Theatre of Darkness: Yamishibai (2013).
When and where was Noboru Iguchi born?
Noboru Iguchi was born on June 28, 1969 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Noboru Iguchi have?
Noboru Iguchi has accumulated over 142 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Noboru Iguchi's background in cinema and television?
Noboru Iguchi is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and actor born on June 28, 1969, in Tokyo, Japan. He is recognized for his work in the horror, gore, splatter, and cult action genres. His directing career includes an extensive period in the adult video industry, where he worked for studios such as CineMagic, Bi...
Noboru Iguchi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Down the Drain (1993) as Teacher — aged about 24
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