Direction: Shigeyasu Yamauchi

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Shigeyasu Yamauchi. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Dragon Ball Z (TV Series)

1989 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Daisuke Nishio · Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Masahiro Hosoda

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z (TV Series) (1989) is a highly acclaimed anime series that spans 16 seasons and 291 episodes, serving as a direct continuation of the original "Dragon Ball" anime. The series is based on the second part of Akira...

7.8

74K votes

7.8

74K votes

Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter (TV Series)

2002 · Series · 35 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Tomoharu Katsumata

Synopsis Saint Seiya: The Hades Chapter (TV Series) (2002) is an epic anime series that spans three seasons and 32 episodes, airing from 2002 to 2008. The narrative revolves around the malevolent god Hades, who seeks to conquer the world. To...

7.4

2K votes

7.4

2K votes

Boys Over Flowers (TV Series)

1996 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Boys Over Flowers (TV Series) (1996) follows the journey of Makino Tsukushi, a young woman from a humble background who aims to complete her final two years at the prestigious Eitoku Gakuen without drawing attention to herself. However, her life...

7.0

232 votes

7.0

232 votes

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan (Dragon Ball Z 8) (1993) follows the thrilling adventure of Goku as he delves into the mystery behind the devastation of the Southern Galaxy. Meanwhile, Vegeta is transported to a new planet, where he is...

6.8

6K votes

6.8

6K votes

Dragon Ball Z 12: Fusion Reborn

1995 · Movie · 50 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z 12: Fusion Reborn (1995) kicks off with a careless young demon inadvertently causing a catastrophic event. The demon's negligence leads to the evil cleansing machine overflowing and detonating, transforming the demon into the notorious beast Janemba. Goku...

6.8

6K votes

6.8

6K votes

Casshern Sins (TV Series)

2008 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Casshern Sins (TV Series) (2008) is a reboot of the original anime series, set in a dystopian future where the tyrannical robot leader, Braiking Boss, dominates humanity. A young woman named Luna is called upon by the people as a...

6.6

101 votes

6.6

101 votes

Saint Seiya: The Legend of Crimson Youth

1988 · Movie · 70 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Saint Seiya: The Legend of Crimson Youth (1988) is the third cinematic adventure inspired by the renowned Manga and subsequent Anime series, Saint Seiya. Following the triumph of its predecessors, Saint Seiya: The Movie and The Heated Battle of the...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi · Naoki Horiuchi

Synopsis The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (2024) follows the story of Ivy, a young girl who finds herself in a world reminiscent of an RPG, but with a significant twist. Reborn as the weakest rank in...

6.5

21 votes

6.5

21 votes

Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter - Overture

2004 · Movie · 83 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Saint Seiya: Heaven Chapter - Overture (2004) picks up after the events of the Hades saga, finding Seiya confined to a wheelchair following his intense battle with Hades. Saori, his devoted caretaker, tends to his needs. Meanwhile, Artemis, Saori's sister,...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Dragon Ball: The Path to Ultimate Strength (1996) presents a fresh narrative of the Dragon Ball saga, offering an alternative perspective on the pivotal encounter between Goku, Bulma, and Master Roshi. This film also revisits the Red Ribbon Army storyline,...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

Crying Freeman

1988 · Movie · 270 min. · Japan

Direction Daisuke Nishio · Nobutaka Nishizawa · Johei Matsuura · Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Crying Freeman (1988) follows the tale of Yo Hinomura, a once-ordinary Japanese potter whose life took a dramatic turn after an encounter with the Chinese mafia. Transformed into a lethal assassin for the 108 Dragons, Yo becomes an unparalleled killing...

6.4

134 votes

6.4

134 votes

Saint Seiya: The Heated War of the Gods

1988 · Movie · 45 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Saint Seiya: The Heated War of the Gods (1988) unfolds in the icy landscapes of northern Europe, where the reincarnation of Odin, known as Dolbar, holds absolute power. The narrative begins when Hyoga, a valiant Saint, rescues a man in...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

A Certain Scientific Railgun (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Tatsuyuki Nagai · Daisuke Takashima · Tetsuya Yanagisawa · Takashi Kawabata

Synopsis A Certain Scientific Railgun (TV Series) (2009) is set in Academy City, a technologically advanced metropolis that is decades ahead of the rest of the world. With a population of 2.3 million, 80% of whom are students, the city is...

6.3

84 votes

6.3

84 votes

Kimi no Iru Machi (TV Series)

2013 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

6.1

35 votes

6.1

35 votes

Dragon Ball GT (TV Series)

1996 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Mitsuo Hashimotoi · Osamu Kasai · Hidehiko Kadota · Hiroyuki Kakudou

Synopsis Dragon Ball GT (TV Series) (1996) is an animated series that aired from 1996 to 1997, consisting of 64 episodes. Created by Toei Animation, it debuted on Fuji TV on February 2, 1996, and concluded on November 19, 1997. Unlike...

6.0

30K votes

6.0

30K votes

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Destroy the Saiyans (1993) follows the story of Dr. Raichii, the sole survivor of the Tsufurujin race, which was annihilated by the Saiyans long ago. Seeking vengeance, Dr. Raichii targets the last remaining Saiyans, Goku...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes

Broly: Second Coming (Dragon Ball Z 10)

1994 · Movie · 52 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Broly: Second Coming (Dragon Ball Z 10) (1994) follows the aftermath of Broly's defeat at the hands of Goku, where he crash-lands on Earth and enters a state of hibernation. Years later, he is inadvertently awakened by Trunks and Goten,...

6.0

5K votes

6.0

5K votes

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Digimon Adventure 02: Hurricane Touchdown! Supreme Evolution! The Golden Digimentals (2000) follows TK and Kari, two of the selected children, as they journey to the United States to meet up with Mimi, another chosen girl from the first season. During...

5.7

78 votes

5.7

78 votes

Yumekui Merry (TV Series)

2011 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Yumekui Merry (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of Fujiwara, a young man who, a decade prior, discovered his unique ability to perceive vibrant, multicolored auras around people. This extraordinary perception has been accompanied by recurring, peculiar dreams involving a...

5.4

45 votes

5.4

45 votes

Digimon: The Movie

2000 · Movie · 84 min. · Japan

Direction Mamoru Hosoda · Minoru Hosoda · Shigeyasu Yamauchi

Synopsis Digimon: The Movie (2000) presents a captivating narrative that intertwines three distinct tales centered around digital creatures. The first segment, "When the Monsters Roam," follows Tai and his friends as they encounter a mysterious Digimon that threatens their world. The...

4.9

2K votes

4.9

2K votes