Direction: Osamu Dezaki

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


Tomorrow's Joe (TV Series)

1970 · Series · 30 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Tomorrow's Joe (TV Series) (1970) is a compelling television series that aired from 1970 to 1981, spanning 2 seasons and 82 episodes. The narrative revolves around Joe Yabuki, a homeless orphan who finds himself in the grimy underbelly of Tokyo....

7.8

110 votes

7.8

110 votes

Direction Tada Nagahama · Osamu Dezaki · Yoshio Takeuchi

Synopsis The Rose of Versailles (TV Series) (1979) follows the life of Lady Oscar, a woman raised as a man to command the palace guards at Versailles during the tumultuous years preceding the French Revolution. Her striking beauty and noble demeanor...

7.2

165 votes

7.2

165 votes

Direction Osamu Dezaki

7.2

110 votes

7.2

110 votes

Direction Osamu Dezaki · Yoshio Takeuchi

Synopsis Space Adventure Cobra (TV Series) (1982) is set in the 24th Century, where the protagonist, Cobra, engages in a thrilling battle against the formidable Galactic Guild. Throughout his journey, Cobra receives invaluable assistance from his loyal android companion, Lady. Together,...

7.1

130 votes

7.1

130 votes

One Pound Gospel

1988 · Movie · 55 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis One Pound Gospel (1988) follows the story of Hatanaka Kosaku, an aspiring boxer known for his powerful knockout punch. However, his journey is hindered by his lack of dietary discipline, leading him to indulge in unhealthy foods like greasy hamburgers...

6.8

21 votes

6.8

21 votes

The Professional: Golgo 13

1983 · Movie · 85 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis The Professional: Golgo 13 (1983) follows the renowned assassin Golgo 13 as he becomes the target of both the CIA and the U.S. Army after eliminating the offspring of influential businessman Leonard Dawson. Dawson, driven by a mix of grief...

6.6

375 votes

6.6

375 votes

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie (1982) follows the thrilling journey of Cobra, a renowned bounty hunter, as he joins forces with June, another skilled bounty hunter, to locate her missing sisters. Their mission takes them across the vast expanse of...

6.5

129 votes

6.5

129 votes

Black Jack

1996 · Movie · 92 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Black Jack (1996) centers around an enigmatic and exceptionally talented surgeon who operates under the radar. This skilled medical professional, known as Black Jack, lacks official certification but is renowned for his extraordinary abilities. He exclusively performs surgeries for substantial...

6.4

414 votes

6.4

414 votes

Clannad

2007 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Clannad (2007) follows Okazaki Tomoya, a high school student who attends classes out of mere routine, haunted by recurring dreams of a desolate world where his consciousness is the only remnant. One fateful day, he encounters Furukawa Nagisa, a girl...

6.4

231 votes

6.4

231 votes

Lupin III: Napoleon (TV)

1991 · Movie · 90 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Lupin III: Napoleon (TV) (1991) follows the daring adventures of the titular character, Lupin, as he participates in a prestigious French classic car race. His ultimate goal is to secure the coveted prize: Napoleon's Dictionary. This legendary tome is said...

6.3

34 votes

6.3

34 votes

Direction Osamu Tezuka · Rintaro · Eiichi Yamamoto · Gisaburô Sugii

Synopsis Mighty Atom (Astro Boy) (TV Series) (1963) is a groundbreaking science fiction series set in a futuristic society where androids and humans coexist. The narrative revolves around the adventures of the titular character, "Astro Boy" (often referred to simply as...

6.2

160 votes

6.2

160 votes

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure (TV) (1995) follows the cunning thief Lupin as he sets his sights on a long-lost fortune—the accumulated plunder of the World War II-era criminal mastermind Harimao, valued at billions. Lupin's plan involves tricking...

6.2

41 votes

6.2

41 votes

6.2

115 votes

Air

2005 · Movie · 91 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Air (2005) unfolds a tale of a distant past where a winged maiden was confined within a castle, bound by a curse that forbade her from ever knowing love, or else she would face death. Fast forward to a tranquil...

6.2

63 votes

6.2

63 votes

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Lupin III: From Russia with Love (TV) (1992) follows the daring adventures of Lupin III and his crew as they set their sights on the hidden fortune of the Romanov Royal family. This vast treasure, consisting of an enormous amount...

6.1

37 votes

6.1

37 votes

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Lupin III: Hemingway Papers (TV) (1990) follows the thrilling adventure of Lupin as he ventures to a remote Mediterranean island, lured by rumors of a hidden treasure mentioned in the newly uncovered final novel by Ernest Hemingway. However, upon arrival,...

6.0

42 votes

6.0

42 votes

Golgo 13: Queen Bee

1998 · Movie · 57 min. · Japan

Direction Osamu Dezaki

Synopsis Golgo 13: Queen Bee (1998) follows the world's most feared assassin, Golgo 13, as he is enlisted by the confidant of presidential hopeful Robert Hardy. His mission: eliminate "Queen Bee," the captivating and lethal commander of a South American rebel...

5.8

86 votes

5.8

86 votes