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Ten Shimoyama

Known For
Directing
Born
March 6, 1966 in Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
1988–2026 (39 Years)
Total Credits
44 credits in database
Directing Born Mar 6, 1966 Aomori Prefecture, Japan 44 credits
44
Total Credits
1988–2026
39 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Ten Shimoyama (Directing).
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Name: Ten Shimoyama (下山天 / Shimoyama Ten / しもやま てん).
Gender: Male.
Nationality: Japanese.
Birth Date: March 6, 1966.
Age: 60.
Place of Birth: Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Roles: Director, cinematographer, editor, screenplay, writer, and assistant director.
Known for (Directing/Credits): Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005), Blood (2009), Piece: Kioku no kakera (2012), St. John's Wort, About Love, Kikaider Reboot, Erased, The Files of the Young Kindaichi, and L.
Genres: Action, mystery, horror, and drama.
Total Credits: 38 (TMDB).

Ten Shimoyama is a Japanese director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor, and assistant director. Born on March 6, 1966, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, he is 60 years old. His work spans various genres, including action, mystery, horror, and drama across both film and television. Shimoyama is known for several projects, such as Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005), Blood (2009), and Piece: Kioku no kakera (2012). Other notable works associated with him include St. John's Wort, About Love, Kikaider Reboot, Erased, The Files of the Young Kindaichi, and L. He has a total of 38 known credits.
"Ten Shimoyama is a Japanese director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor, and assistant director." (Fact from [3], [6])
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Career

Career overview

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Name: Ten Shimoyama (下山天 / Shimoyama Ten / しもやま てん).
Birth Date: March 6, 1966.
Age: 60.
Place of Birth: Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
Nationality: Japanese.
Gender: Male.
Roles: Director, cinematographer (Director of Photography), editor, screenplay, writer, assistant director.
Known for (Directing/General): Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005), Blood (2009), Piece: Kioku no kakera (2012), St. John's Wort, About Love, Kikaider Reboot, Erased, The Files of the Young Kindaichi, and L.
Genres: Action, mystery, horror, and drama.
Credits: 38 (TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Ten Shimoyama is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. Born on March 6, 1966, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Shimoyama has worked across various genres including action, mystery, horror, and drama in both film and television. His professional credits include 38 entries.
Paragraph 2: Professional Roles and Notable Works.
In addition to directing, Shimoyama is known for his work as a director of photography, editor, writer, screenwriter, and assistant director. His directing credits include the 2005 production Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, the 2009 film Blood, and Piece: Kioku no kakera from 2012. Other works associated with his career include St. John's Wort, About Love, Kikaider Reboot, Erased, The Files of the Young Kindaichi, and L.
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"Ten Shimoyama is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. Born on March 6, 1966, in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Shimoyama has worked across various genres including action, mystery, horror, and drama in both film and television. His professional credits include 38 entries.

In addition to directing, Shimoyama is known for his work as a director of photography, editor, writer, screenwriter, and assistant director. His directing credits include the 2005 production Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, the 2009 film Blood, and Piece: Kioku no kakera from 2012. Other works associated with his career include St. John's Wort, About Love, Kikaider Reboot, Erased, The Files of the Young Kindaichi, and L."

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Ten Shimoyama, also known as Shimoyama Ten or 下山天, is a Japanese director, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Born on March 6, 1966, in Aomori Prefecture

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Career timeline

Mōsō fanfare · Director of PhotographySaaya & Koharu: Final Chapter ~Beyond the End~ · Director of Photography
Salaryman Kintarō · DirectorOshi is Fully in Bloom · Director of PhotographySalaryman Kintarō: Sakigake hen · DirectorSalaryman Kintarō: Akatsuki hen · Director
Punyu katsu: Ippai daisuki · Director of Photography
Hitozuma no toriko: Tonari no Asami-san · Director of Photography
Saaya & Koharu · Director of PhotographyAlive Drift · DirectorAlive Drift · Editor
The Wife Who Wants to Be an Actress · Director of Photography
And Then, Yuriko Was Alone · DirectorThe Woman With The Mont Blanc · Director of Photography
Nureta aijô: Fushidara ni atatamete · Director of Photography
Fechi-zukushi: Chijô no toriko · Director of Photography
Erased · DirectorThe Blue Hearts · Director
L · ScreenplayL · Director
Kikaider: The Ultimate Human Robot · DirectorKikaider Reboot · Director
Piece: Fragments of a Memory · Director
Our Stardust Dance · EditorOur Stardust Dance · Director
Perfect Blue · Director
Blood · DirectorBlood · Editor
Kita Yoshio's Tomorrow · Director
Midnight March · Director
Preparing For the Picnic · Director
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade · DirectorAbout Love · Director
Muscle Heat · Director
The Files of Young Kindaichi · DirectorSt. John's Wort · DirectorSt. John's Wort · Screenplay
Innocent World · Director
The Files of the Young Kindaichi · DirectorKeikoku! Nozoki ari. · DirectorThe Miracle on a Christmas Night · Director
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen · WriterYonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen · Director
ΦIDEA · Assistant Director

Full Filmography

44 titles
  • Mōsō fanfare (2026) Director of Photography
  • Saaya & Koharu: Final Chapter ~Beyond the End~ (2026) Director of Photography
  • Salaryman Kintarō (2025) Director
  • Oshi is Fully in Bloom (2025) Director of Photography
  • Salaryman Kintarō: Sakigake hen (2025) Director
  • Salaryman Kintarō: Akatsuki hen (2025) Director
  • Punyu katsu: Ippai daisuki (2024) Director of Photography
  • Hitozuma no toriko: Tonari no Asami-san (2023) Director of Photography
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  • Saaya & Koharu (2022) Director of Photography
  • Alive Drift (2022) Director
  • Alive Drift (2022) Editor
  • The Wife Who Wants to Be an Actress (2021) Director of Photography
  • And Then, Yuriko Was Alone (2020) Director
  • The Woman With The Mont Blanc (2020) Director of Photography
  • Nureta aijô: Fushidara ni atatamete (2019) Director of Photography
  • Fechi-zukushi: Chijô no toriko (2018) Director of Photography
  • Erased (2017) Director
  • The Blue Hearts (2017) Director
  • L (2016) Screenplay
  • L (2016) Director
  • Kikaider: The Ultimate Human Robot (2014) Director
  • Kikaider Reboot (2014) Director
  • Piece: Fragments of a Memory (2012) Director
  • Our Stardust Dance (2011) Editor
  • Our Stardust Dance (2011) Director
  • Perfect Blue (2010) Director
  • Blood (2009) Director
  • Blood (2009) Editor
  • Kita Yoshio's Tomorrow (2008) Director
  • Midnight March (2007) Director
  • Preparing For the Picnic (2006) Director
  • Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) Director
  • About Love (2005) Director
  • Muscle Heat (2002) Director
  • The Files of Young Kindaichi (2001) Director
  • St. John's Wort (2001) Director
  • St. John's Wort (2001) Screenplay
  • Innocent World (1998) Director
  • The Files of the Young Kindaichi (1995) Director
  • Keikoku! Nozoki ari. (1995) Director
  • The Miracle on a Christmas Night (1995) Director
  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) Writer
  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) Director
  • ΦIDEA (1988) Assistant Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ten Shimoyama best known for?

Ten Shimoyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005), St. John's Wort (2001), St. John's Wort (2001), The Files of the Young Kindaichi (1995).

When and where was Ten Shimoyama born?

Ten Shimoyama was born on March 6, 1966 in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Ten Shimoyama have?

Ten Shimoyama has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.

What is Ten Shimoyama's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Ten Shimoyama (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Ten Shimoyama (下山天 / Shimoya...

Ten Shimoyama by the numbers

44credits
36films
8TV series
1988–2026active years

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