The Naked Director: Season 1
The Naked Director is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2019. The show is based on the life of Toru Muranishi, one of Japan's most notorious directors of adult video. The series depicts Muranishi's rise to prominence and his interactions with those around him. It is adapted from a biography of the man and explores his art, vision, and the reactions of the people who approve and disapprove of his work. Th
Season overview
The Naked Director is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2019. The show is based on the life of Toru Muranishi, one of Japan's most notorious directors of adult video. The series depicts Muranishi's rise to prominence and his interactions with those around him. It is adapted from a biography of the man and explores his art, vision, and the reactions of the people who approve and disapprove of his work. The series consists of eight episodes, each lasting approximately 50 minutes. The Naked Director is a drama that also incorporates elements of crime and mature themes, including full nudity, prolonged nudity, and extreme sexual content.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Hidden Side
Aug 8, 2019 · 47 min
After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.
Uncensored
Aug 8, 2019 · 53 min
Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.
Shake Things Up
Aug 8, 2019 · 51 min
After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.
The Real Thing
Aug 8, 2019 · 49 min
Furuya tells the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are working together. Muranishi recruits a Poseidon actress for their next video.
Blossoming
Aug 8, 2019 · 50 min
Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.
Delusions of Grandeur
Aug 8, 2019 · 39 min
Muranishi takes his crew to Hawaii for an ambitious make-or-break shoot with Allison, a famous American porn star. Toshi goes to Furuya for help.
Don't Dream It's Over
Aug 8, 2019 · 41 min
Facing a 370-year prison term, Muranishi 100 million yen to make bail. While Toshi and Kawada struggle to raise funds, Kaoru demands to help out.
A Sexual Revolution
Aug 8, 2019 · 51 min
Back in Japan, the Showa era is ending and Kaoru Kuroki has become a sensation. Sapphire and Poseidon are cranking out videos, but a crackdown looms.