Direction: Daisuke Nishio

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Daisuke Nishio. 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

Dragon Ball (TV Series)

1986 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Daisuke Nishio · Kazuhisa Takenouchi · Minoru Okazaki

Synopsis Dragon Ball (TV Series) (1986) is a captivating anime series that aired from 1986 to 1989, spanning 5 seasons and 153 episodes. The story begins in the mountains, where a martial arts master named Gohan finds a peculiar boy and...

7.8

73K votes

7.8

73K votes

Doctor Slump (TV Series)

1981 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Akira Toriyama · Minoru Okazaki · Daisuke Nishio · Yoshihiro Ueda

Synopsis Doctor Slump (TV Series) (1981) is a whimsical and imaginative anime series that aired from 1981 to 1986, spanning 5 seasons and 243 episodes. The story revolves around Professor Senbe Norimaki, a brilliant but clumsy inventor who goes by the...

7.5

12K votes

7.5

12K votes

3x3 Eyes

1991 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis 3x3 Eyes (1991) follows the tale of Yakumo Fuuji, a young man who, through a peculiar chain of events, becomes the eternal servant of the final member of a race of three-eyed immortals. The immortal, in a desperate attempt to...

6.6

433 votes

6.6

433 votes

Magic Candies

2024 · Movie · 20 min. · Japan

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Magic Candies (2024) follows the story of Dong-Dong, a young boy who often finds himself alone at the park, content with his solitary marble games. One day, he decides to purchase a bag of vibrant, enticing candies instead of new...

6.5

49 votes

6.5

49 votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shenron (1986) presents an alternate take on the origins of the Dragon Ball series. This film introduces a unique narrative where Goku, Bulma, Oolong, and Yamucha converge on their quests for the Dragon Balls, each...

6.4

3K votes

6.4

3K votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z: Battle Limit!! Three Great Super Saiyans (Super Android 13) (1992) follows the awakening of Dr. Gero's Androids #13, #14, and #15 by the laboratory's automated systems, who then proceed to a shopping center where Goku is present....

6.4

4K votes

6.4

4K 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

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z: Return of Cooler (Dragon Ball Z 6: Attack!! The Hundred-Million-Power Warriors) (1992) follows a thrilling narrative where the peaceful planet New Namek is under siege by a colossal metallic planet and a formidable army of deadly robots....

6.3

4K votes

6.3

4K votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z 3: The Ultimate Decisive Battle for Earth (1990) follows the arrival of a formidable Saiyan named Taurus on Earth. Taurus's mission is to cultivate a tree that will not only obliterate the planet but also exponentially enhance...

6.2

3K votes

6.2

3K votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Aoki Densetsu Shoot! (TV Series) (1993) follows the journey of Toshihiko Tanaka, Kenji Shiraishi, and Kazuhiro Hiramatsu, three close friends who bonded over their shared love for soccer during their junior high years. Known as the Kakenishi golden trio, they...

6.2

44 votes

6.2

44 votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle (1987) follows the thrilling adventure of Goku and Kuririn as they embark on a perilous quest. Their mentor, Kame-Sen'nin, tasks them with a seemingly simple mission: rescue the sleeping princess from the clutches...

6.0

3K votes

6.0

3K votes

Air Master (TV Series)

2003 · Series · 24 min. · Japan

Direction Daisuke Nishio · Takahiro Imamura · Naoyuki Ito · Takao Yoshizawa

Synopsis Air Master (TV Series) (2003) follows the journey of Aikawa Maki, a former gymnast who has redirected her athletic prowess into the world of street fighting. Maki finds her true sense of vitality through combat, showcasing her extraordinary power and...

6.0

27 votes

6.0

27 votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z 1: Return My Gohan! (1989) follows the thrilling tale of Kami-sama's ancient adversary's offspring, who seeks vengeance for his father's defeat in the battle for the title of Earth's Guardian. The antagonist abducts Son Gohan and employs...

5.9

3K votes

5.9

3K votes

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Dragon Ball Z: The Movie - The World's Strongest (1989) follows the nefarious Dr. Wheelo, who has transferred his consciousness into a mechanical body, seeking to possess the corporeal form of the most powerful warrior on Earth. This puts him...

5.9

3K votes

5.9

3K votes

Halo Legends

2010 · Movie · 110 min. · Japan

Direction Shinji Aramaki · Daisuke Nishio · Hideki Futamura · Koichi Mashimo

Synopsis Halo Legends (2010) is an eight-episode anthology series, with each episode running between 10 to 15 minutes, delving into the rich history and origins of the expansive HALO universe. The series offers a deep dive into the backstories and pivotal...

5.8

715 votes

5.8

715 votes

Pretty Cure (TV Series)

2004 · Series · 25 min. · Japan

Direction Izumi Todo · Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Pretty Cure (TV Series) (2004) is a captivating anime series that aired from 2004 to 2005, consisting of 49 episodes. The narrative centers around two ordinary girls, Nagisa Misumi and Honoka Yukishiro, who are thrust into an extraordinary battle against...

5.2

100 votes

5.2

100 votes

Pretty Cure Max Heart

2005 · Series · 23 min. · Japan

Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Pretty Cure Max Heart (2005) follows the journey of Hikari Kujou, a 12-year-old girl who is actually the Queen of the Garden of Light, having lost her memory and taken human form following the defeat of the Wicked King. Alongside...

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Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo Movie 1: Operazakan - Aratanaru Satsujin (1996) follows the young detective Hajime Kindaichi, his friend Miyuki, and Inspector Kenmochi as they attend a performance at the Opera House. The cast is in the midst of rehearsing...

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Direction Daisuke Nishio

Synopsis Kindaichi shônen no jiken bo (TV Series) (1997) follows the adventures of Hajime Kindaichi, a seemingly laid-back and mischievous high school student with an extraordinary IQ of 180, who is the grandson of the renowned detective Kindaichi Kosuke. Despite his...

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