The Naked Director: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Naked Director Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Sex Will Come Raining Down
Jun 24, 2021
The year is 1990, and Muranishi is riding high. When his investment banker introduces him to the concept of satellite TV, he finds his next big thing.
More, More, More
Jun 24, 2021
To raise money for a satellite channel, Muranishi starts cranking out videos and pushing boundaries, but he ends up neglecting Kaoru, his biggest star.
Diamond in the Rough
Jun 24, 2021
Sapphire Pictures is rebranded into the more upscale Diamond Visual. A shy woman named Miyuki responds to a casting call and winds up shadowing Kaoru.
Our Dream
Jun 24, 2021
Kaoru enthusiastically promotes her upcoming video. Umino finally gives his response regarding the satellite deal. Miyuki is nervous about her debut.
The Bubble Bursts
Jun 24, 2021
Muranishi gives Miyuki a new name: Mariko Nogi. But Diamond is running out of money, and as the bubble economy bursts, they have to find new revenue.
Out of Control
Jun 24, 2021
While the Diamond staff fumes, Muranishi desperately searches for a way to make the next satellite payment and keep the business afloat.
The Fall
Jun 24, 2021
Kaoru is hospitalized. Inspired by industry changes, Wada recruits Toshi, Kawada and Mitamura to make videos for his chain. Muranishi's debt comes due.
The Will of a Stone
Jun 24, 2021
Toshi takes matters with the yakuza into his own hands. The other Diamond staff members slowly move on with their lives.