Jôji Nakata

Total Credits at Criticker: 80 (Actor), 1 (Director)
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Escaflowne follows Hitomi, a Japanese high school girl, who escapes her reverie of depression on Earth by traveling to the alternate world of Gaia. There, she meets Van, an enigmatic young King, who will determine the fate of countries with a mystical dragon armor named Escaflowne. (Bandai Entertainment)
The story takes place in 1999, the Year of Destiny, and the beginning of the end of the world. The future of the universe rests on one young man... (imdb)
Golgo 13: Queen Bee (1998) - Direct-to-Video
Golgo 13 is back, this time hired to kill a female revolutionary whose as brutal and effective as himself! (IMDB Comments)
Armitage: Dual Matrix (2002) - Direct-to-Video
Robot Naomi Armitage and her husband Ross Sylibus live peacefully on Mars with their daughter, until a corporation wants to know the secrets of the third's ability to bear children. (imdb)
Biohunter (1995) - Direct-to-Video
Animated film about a deadly virus outbreak in Tokyo that turns its victims into violent monsters. It's a race against time as two biology professors try to halt the killings.
Dolls are artificial beings, machines created by humans in order to serve as prostitutes. They live in a dark underground world, where they roam the streets looking for human clients. Those clients, however, have disappeared, and the dolls lead a purposeless existence, following meaningless routines that are focused on masters which have been absent for a long time. Malice is one of them. (imdb)
A string of gruesome murders has happened in a quiet town. The killer is getting more accustomed to murder and there is no clue insight. Against this backdrop the story of Ryougi Shiki's first meeting with Mikiya Kokutou which will eventually shape her life is fleshed out. (myanimelist.net)
Ryougi Shiki is lead to the hospital accompanied by Koukuto Mikiya. More than being hurt pretty badly, she has lost a very important part of herself. (myanimelist.net)
In the middle of October 1998, Enjou Tomoe is attacked by bullies from his old school and saved by Ryougi Shiki. He asks her to hide him at her place and admits that he killed someone. Several days after the incident there are still no broadcasts about the murder as if it didn't happen. (myanimelist.net)
The plot of this movie revolves around the Reien boarding school, which Azaka attends in order to solve the mystery about faeries. Shiki is sent in through Touko's orders to provide aid, though the aid is quite unwanted by Azaka. (myanimelist.net)
- Hellsing I (2006) - Season 1
- Hellsing II (2006) - Season 1
- Hellsing III (2007) - Season 1
Mutant Turtles: Chôjin densetsu hen (1996) - Direct-to-Video
Mutant Turtles: Choujin Densetsu hen (Superman Legend) is a two-part OVA series from Japan based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show.
RahXephon: Pluralitas Concentio (2003) - TV Movie
In the year 2012, mysterious alien invaders nearly destroyed the entire world, or so the people of Tokyo believe. Now 2015, the people of Tokyo are stunned by the attack of forces from outside of their city. Caught in the middle of this conflict is Kamina Ayato, a young man who, with help from his mysterious friend Mishima Reika, awakens RahXephon, a giant mecha with awe-inspiring abilities. (themanime.org)
Serial Experiments: Lain (1998) - TV Mini-Series
In this mini-series strange events begin to occur as a withdrawn girl named Lain becomes obsessed with interconnected virtual realm of "The Wired". (imdb)
Proffesor layton has been told about a elixir of life. The professor and his assistant decided to go to the village in question and investigate this story.
Colourful (2000) - TV Series
The episodes are composed of vignettes typically involving men and teenage boys attempting to catch a glimpse of women's panties and/or look down their blouses. The episodes are fast-paced, experimental in animation and sound and music, manic and very short, about seven minutes each, and filled with comedy. (Wikipedia)
Fatal Fury: Legend of the Hungry Wolf (1992) - Direct-to-Video
Terry Bogard returns from 10 years of training to avenge his father's murder. (imdb)
Mysterious giant beings called "Ryū no Shippo" (Dragon Tails) appeared across the world. Due to the danger it could bring, the Keroro Platoon did a worldwide research on the Dragon Tails, but Tamama suddenly disappeared during the research. Because of this, the whole platoon started their search for Tamama and ended up in Mont-Saint-Michel, France where they met mysterious girl named Sion, who holds the mysterious Ryū no Hon (Dragon Book). (Anime News Network)
The Heroic Legend of Arslan (1993) - TV Series
Betrayed from within and overwhelmed by dark sorcery, the valiant armies of Pars are overrun by the warrior-fanatics of Rucitania. Escaping the destruction of his homeland, the heroic Prince Arislan begins to assemble a group of five, extraordinary allies -- a priestess, an exiled warrior, a mischievous minstrel, an insightful artist and his attendant... (animenewsnetwork.com)
The Heroic Legend of Arslan: part 2 (1992) - TV Mini-Series
Young Prince Arislan believes he is the rightful heir to the throne, but is he? The mysterious masked usurper claims that Arislan's father stole the crown from his father. Arislan must ... (imdb)
Iron Virgin Jun (1992) - Direct-to-Video
Jun's 18th birthday has been selected by family tradition to be the day that her husband is chosen. Many high-class families have come to try to marry into the physically and economically powerful Asuka dynasty, but Jun is not interested. With her servant Kratta in tow, she runs away from the groom-choosing party. (animenewsnetwork.com)
Power DoLLS (1996) - TV Mini-Series
It's the 25th century and Planet Omni calls in a elite team of female Mech Pilots Called the Detachment Of Limited Line Service or The Power Dolls to Handle all foes. (animenewsnetwork.com)
Samurai Spirits: Asura's Revenge (1999) - Direct-to-Video
One hundred years after their deaths at the hands of a former colleage, six legendary holy warriors are reborn to seek justice against the teammate who betrayed them into the hands of an evil god. Based upon one of the most popular video games of all time, Samurai Shodown is a sprawling feature-length saga of reincarnation and revenge, featuring some of the most spectacular battle sequences ever animated! (myanimelist.net)
Sonic Soldier Borgman 2: A New Century 2058 (1993) - Direct-to-Video
In 2058, the menace of the Youma (demons) returns under the evil leadership of the Master. A new generation of Borgman, under the leadership of Chuck Sweager, is mankind's only hope of stopping the plague of evil before it consumes all of Megalocity. But Ken, an unwilling recruit to the Borgman, may have more in common with the enemy than with humankind... (imdb)
Ten Little Gall Force (1988) - Short Film
A super deformed parody which depicts the "making of" Eternal Story and Destruction. A very humorous behind-the-scenes look. Cast and crew members run into severe and embarrassing difficulties as things do not turn out as they should. (Wikipedia)
Battle Royal High School (1988) - Direct-to-Video
Hyoudo Riki is just an ordinary guy who likes to wear a tiger mask while Kung-Fu fighting, which means he fits in real well at BATTLE ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL. (imdb)
Galactic Pirates Cat's Feast (1990) - Direct-to-Video
Apulo (a cat-like space alien with the ability to lock a human's emotions) and Latell work for the Division of Space Piracy (or DSP for short). The two of them are extremely destructive in their solving of DSP cases. They are attempting to stop Youmei the space pirate from exploiting Computer Aided Thinking for his own nefarious plans. (myanimelist.net)
A renegade scientist in San Francisco has found a way to create a new creature called a Neo-Aragami without the power of Susanoo. When these monsters start to terrorize California, the U.S. turns to the old members of the Terrestrial Administration Center (TAC) for help. (animenewsnetwork.com)
Blue Seed (1994) - TV Series
A young girl must fulfill her destiny as a foretold demon fighter with help from a cursed boy and a special investigations team. (imdb)
Fate/Stay Night (2006) - TV Series
There is a war going on between masters and servants in order to attain the Holy Grail. Each master can call up one servant each, and their task is to eradicate the other servants, either by defeating them or killing their master. When there is only one master or servant left, he or she is granted the Holy Grail, and any wish they desire will come true. (imdb)
Fate/Zero (2011) - TV Series
Seven chosen magi and their summoned epic heroes fight against each other to try and win the holy grail: a magical device that can grant any wish. (imdb)
Hellsing (2001) - TV Mini-Series
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. (imdb)
Escaflowne (1996) - TV Series
High school student Hitomi is transported from Earth to the magical world of Gaea, where she meets boy prince Van Fanel, and is caught up in his quest to unite the countries of Gaea against the ominous Zaibach empire. On the way, she discovers an hidden ability and strives to unravel layers of mystery urrounding Van, his past, and the giant machine known as Escaflowne. (imdb)
Hellsing Ultimate (2006) - TV Mini-Series
The vampire Alucard and his newly sired ward Seras tries to protect England from a war-crazed SS-Major who seeks to start an eternal war with his vampire army. (imdb)
Hellsing: The Dawn (2011) - TV Mini-Series
In this prequel to "Hellsing Ultimate" (2006), Hellsing agents Alucard and young Walter, the resourceful Hellsing family butler, are sent to Nazi-occupied Europe in 1944 to stop the Nazis' attempt to create a vampire army. (imdb)
Solty Rei (2005) - TV Series
On a wrecked, class-divided world, Solty, a robot with no memory, is adopted by an unlikely guardian: a bounty hunter looking for his missing daughter. Together, they discover secrets about their world that will change their lives forever. (imdb)
Argento Soma (2000) - TV Series
In the year 2059, the earth has been plagued by aliens for several years. In an effort to learn more about these aliens, Dr. Noguchi and his assistants Maki Agata and Takuto Kaneshiro try to revive the professor's experiment, a large Bio-Mechanical alien named Frank. During this process the alien comes to 'life' and the lab is subsequently destroyed leaving Takuto the only survivor and the alien disappearing into the wilderness. (myanimelist.net)
Battle Athletes (1997) - Direct-to-Video
It is the year 4999 - mankind has long abandoned war in favor of intergalactic competition through athletic events. One of which is an all-female contest for the coveted "Cosmo Beauty" title. Akari Kanzaki has just entered the University Satellite in hopes of becoming the latest Cosmic Beauty - a title held by her mother long ago. On her first few days in the university, she meets new friends, encounters fierce rivals, and struggles to become the best of all the Battle Athletes. (myanimelist.net)
Battle Athletes Victory (1997) - TV Series
Akari Kanzaki has just joined an all-girls academy in hopes of entering the University Satellite, an elite sports training facility. She wants to win the title of Cosmo Beauty - a title held years ago by her mother. It's not an easy task for her as fear, doubt and peer pressure get in her way, but friends, rivals and fans slowly encourage her to overcome her obstacles and become the best of the Battle Athletes. (myanimelist.net)
Genesis Surviver Gaiarth (1992) - Direct-to-Video
Gaiarth - a world devastated by a cataclysmic war, where pockets of humanity struggle to survive amidst the wreckage of technologies made magical by ignorance.
Gaiarth - a world where artificially intelligent machines doggedly pursue their programmed imperatives: to protect, or destroy, humanity.
Gaiarth - a world in which an old and terrible evil has reawakened, threatening to once again bring forth Armageddon! (myanimelist.net)
Sôryûden (1991) - TV Series
The four Ryudo brothers hold an ancient secret - they are descended from the dragons. They have the speed, strength and power of their legendary ancestors - and they're getting stronger. But when pushed to the limit, they become the terrifying, uncontrollable dragons of mythology. These powers have attracted the attention of some powerful enemies - shadowy organizations with unlimited resources and weapons who will stop at nothing to control the brothers. (myanimelist.net)
Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers (1988) - TV Series
After a thousand years of exile, the Demon Emperor Arago returns to claim the Earth as his own, attacking Tokyo metropolitan ward Shinjuku first. The ones who appear to confront his demon army are the five young men known as Samurai Troopers who wear mystical suits of armor. (animenewsnetwork.com)
Linebarrels of Iron (2008) - TV Series
Fourteen-year-old Kouichi Hayase's life has always been a mediocre one, if not dismal. However, those days of being bullied by classmates and escaping to a fantasy of being a hero are put to an end when a certain "accident" bestows on him a girl and a gigantic humanoid robot called "LINEBARREL". The extraordinary power that Kouichi obtains puts him and everything around him on a sudden rollercoaster ride of battles, intrigues and friendship! (myanimelist.net)
Lupin III: Missed by a Dollar (2000) - TV Movie
Lupin & co. compete with a greedy bank president and her goons to solve the mystery leading to a broach, a treasure said to be behind the success of history's most powerful rulers. (myanimelist.net)
Peace Maker Kurogane (2003) - TV Series
Although traumatized by witnessing the murder of his parents by one of the Choushuu, Ichimura Tetsunosuke's thirst for revenge lead him to desire strength. At the age of 15, Tetsunosuke approached the Shinsengumi, wanting to become one of its members. However, Tetsunosuke lacked the skill, mind and will to emotionlessly cut down whoever threatened peace and the Shinsengumi. Even with the support of his brother Tatsunosuke and his newfound friends of the Shinsengumi, little did Tetsunosuke know t (myanimelist.net)
Sentou Yousei Yukikaze (2002) - TV Series
This full 3DCG digital animation has story takes place in the far future after a pillar of huge fog appeared suddenly in the South Pole. This pillar, known as Jam, is actually a passage for an earth invasion.
In order to oppose the threat, the United Nations established an earth defense mechanism. Fukai Zero is a hero registered to the main force of earth defense and the special 5th flight squadron. His reconnaissance plane, Yukikaze (windblown snow) is the best tactical reconnaissance plane. (myanimelist.net)
Sôkyû no Fafner: Single Program, Right of Left (2005) - Direct-to-Video
Yumi Ikoma and Ryou Masaoka are children who have been selected to take part in a top secret mission, to be the pilots of the first Fafner combat units; the last chance of survival for the human race. The enemy is ruthless, remorseless and is able to read the minds of humans. Therefore, the details of this mission are kept a secret even from the personnel involved. (myanimelist.net)
Yûsha shirei Dagwon (1996) - TV Series
A huge space monster appeared in a city and began to destroy the city. People were escaping with screaming. Among them, there were five high school students, En, Kai, Shin, Yoku, and Ryu. However, they failed to escape, and they rushed into a patrol car parked nearby. The monster was approaching to them. When they began to accept their death, the patrol car glowed blue white and disappeared into a mysterious space carrying them. (myanimelist.net)
Transformers: Galaxy Force (2005) - TV Series
Forced to abandon their home planet of Cybertron due to the threat of the Blackhole, Optimus Prime prepares to lead his autobot warriors to Earth. Just as they are leaving they are confronted by Vector Prime who warns Optimus Prime of the threat to the galaxy if the four Cyber Planet Keys are not gathered in time. However, Megatron has plans of his own for the universe. As they embark on the search, they land on new planets which are inhabited by different Transformer races as well as the... (myanimelist.net)
The Garden of Sinners - Remix: Gate of Seventh Heaven (2009) - Direct-to-Video
Before the release of the final 7th movie, a remix work "Kara no Kyoukai Remix-Gate of seventh heaven-" comes out in theaters on March 14, 2009. This remix collection extracts the key themes and scenes from first six movies. The hour long movie is organized in chronological order, beginning from the 2nd movie, followed by the 4th, 3rd, 1st, 5th and 6th. It's a mixture of mostly existing scenes, and some new scenes. (myanimelist)
Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan (2018) - TV Series
When a young girl with a personality disorder meets a dragon, her life is set on a new course. To learn how to fly this dragon and work on her disorder (to accidentally say innocent things that hurt people). She learns to work alongside other Dragon pilots (D-Pilots) and makes many relationships, alongside her dragon, Masotan. (imdb)
Dororon Enma-kun (2011) - TV Series
In 1970's Japan demons are attacking the human world, Prince Enma and the Demon Patrol are sent from Hell to stop them. (imdb)
Space battleship Tiramisù (2018) - TV Series
The human race extended its life field and greed to the vast reaches of space... In Space Era 0156, a war breaks out amidst all of the colonies in space. Earth begins to construct a new space battleship called Tiramisu in secret. Just as the war begins, one genius pilot steers the Tiramisu as a beacon of hope for humanity. (MyAnimeList)
Set during the Heian Period, Kyo is a beautiful city that is proud of its glory. Two beautiful onmyouji meet, and the sad and short-lived beautiful cherry blossom starts to stir after 1000 years. (myanimelist)
Ladius (1987) - Direct-to-Video
In a post-apocalyptic world, the treasure hunter Riot and his pretty sidekicks are searching for Eyes of Zalem, which they hope will guide them to Rido, the treasure of a long-lost Quall civilization. A limitless energy source, the Rido has the power to even restore life; but unfortunately for Riot, the evil Demsters are after it too. If he is to bring his sister back to life, Riot must pit his skill and cunning against the ruthless enemy army in a race for the lost treasure. (Anime-Planet)
Initial D Battle Stage 2 (2007) - Direct-to-Video
Initial D Battle Stage 2 summarizes the major street races from the Initial D: Fourth Stage. Two races that were previously seen only in the manga were animated specially for this OVA. The first race is Takahashi Keisuke vs. Smiley Sakai, and the other is Keisuke vs. Kawai Atsuro.
The story focuses on the Holy Grail War and explores the relationship between Shirou Emiya and Sakura Matou, two teenagers participating in this conflict. The story continues immediately from Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flower, following Shirou as he continues to participate in the Holy Grail War even after being eliminated as a master. (imdb)
The final chapter in the Heaven's feel trilogy. Angra Mainyu has successfully possessed his vessel Sakura Matou . It's up to Rin, Shiro, and Rider to cleanse the grail or it will be the end of the world and magecraft as we all know it. (imdb)
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (2021) - TV Series
A strange phenomenon fused the human world with the parallel world of Kikaitopia. Despite this, the inhabitants of both worlds quickly got along and live peacefully together. But now, Kikaitopia's evil rulers, the Tojitend Dynasty, seek to conquer all parallel worlds. To face this threat, Kaito Goshikida inherits the powers of all previous Super Sentai. Transforming into Zenkaizer, he joins forces with Juran, Gaon, Magine, and Vroon to protect the multiverse as the Zenkaigers! (Wikipedia)
A female high school teacher must deal with sexual harassment from her students and being trapped in a love triangle with two men, neither of whom has any interest in marrying her.
Fish in the Trap (1994) - Direct-to-Video
The story is about Tsukamoto Yuuji, a young businessman and great swimmer, and Matsui Takahiro, who is still attending school and is also a beginner in swimming.
OZ (1992) - TV Series
Oz is set in a post-apocalyptic near-future, following World War III. Much of the world has been reduced to desert. The surviving population has fragmented into many nations, and they're all fighting over the planet's declining resources. The only hope seems to be the legendary Oz, a lost laboratory founded by eminent scientists. Filicia Epstein, the surviving daughter of a family of prominent scientists, sets out with a mercenary named Yo Muto on a quest to find Oz and, she hopes, her missing b
Ikenai Boy (1990) - Direct-to-Video
An anime adaptation of the erotic manga "Ikenai Boy" by Yoshihiro Suma, serialized in Business Jump. Our hero is the typical young energetic college boy, but he got a special gift. He has "magic hands" that put all women in ecstasy. Obviously, he is taking advantage of this gift by meeting one bishoujo after the other!
- Black! Transformation (1987) - Season 1
- Monster Party (1987) - Season 1
- The Devil's Laboratory (1987) - Season 1
- Run Through the Maze, Kotaro (1987) - Season 1
- The Regenerating Machine (1987) - Season 1
- Birth of the Super Machine Legend (1987) - Season 1
- My Mom is a Mutant Nanny (1987) - Season 1
- The Last Day of Tuna (1987) - Season 1
- Rider's Grave (1988) - Season 1
- The Female College Student's Nightmare (1988) - Season 1
- The Scarab Beetle's Invitation to Hell (1988) - Season 1
- Dream Girl Yuki (1988) - Season 1
- The Karate Master's Secret (1988) - Season 1
- Death of Flower Mutant Bishium (1988) - Season 1
- Friendship, Chaos, and the Belt Left Behind (2011) - Season 1
- The Best Friend, Uses, and Their Relationship (2011) - Season 1
- Control, a Birthday Party, and the Disappearing Ankh (2011) - Season 1
- Siblings, the Rescue, and Eiji Leaves (2011) - Season 1
Ninja Robots (1985) - TV Series
Ninja Senshi Tobikage tells the story of a boy named Joe Maya. One day, Joe, who lives on Mars, witnesses a battle between aliens. (imdb)
The year is 2021 and the world is in a state of chaos and fear. The ancient king OOO has come back to life after 800 years of dormancy. Eiji Hino returns to Japan, believing he has, at last, found the means to revive the Greeed Ankh.
My Daemon (2023) - TV Series
In the near future, after a nuclear explosion has caused the Earth to collide with Hell, elementary student Kento finds a small daemon creature he names Anna, and raises her. The series follows the adventures of Kento and Anna as they embark on a journey to bring his mother back to life. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Order 01: The Undead (2003) - Season 1
- Order 02: Club M (2001) - Season 1
Izumo (1991) - TV Mini-Series
A historical fantasy set in third century (i.e., mythical) Japan. It tells the story of Izumo, the young prince of Nakatsukuni. He's not very interested in studying, unlike his cousin Dekiru; instead, he wants to see the wider world. One day, a mysterious girl named Sanae shows up as a stowaway on an airship. Although nominally from Yamataikoku, she is actually from the Naga, a shadowy people possessing magical powers.
Jotunheim, a Principality of Zeon's space cargo ship, is tasked to test and evaluate various prototype weapons during the One Year War in the year of 0079 UC.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer (2006) - Short Film
In C.E. 73, tensions between Naturals and Coordinators continue to persist, eventually leading to another war between the Earth Alliance and PLANT. Sven Cal Bayan is a Natural pilot of the elite EA squad, the Phantom Pain, and carries out his squad's various anti-Coordinator missions without fail. Selene McGriff is a Coordinator researcher at the neutral Deep Space Survey and Development Organization (DSSD) and a developer of the GSX-401FW Stargazer space exploration mobile suit. Though their ba
Get the high-voltage thrill ride of Appleseed XIII the series with none of the filler in the first of two action-packed movies that cut down the story to what you want most: bullets, explosions, and total mayhem! In the years after a devastating global war, Deunan and her cyborg partner protect the idyllic city of Olympus as elite members of the paramilitary force ES....
Appleseed XIII: Ouranos (2011) - Direct-to-Video
The action continues in the second Appleseed XIII movie that cuts the anime series down to what you want most: bullets, explosions, and total mayhem! When terrorists begin assassinating bioroids, Deunan might be the only person able to protect the future.
Appleseed XIII (2011) - TV Series
Following World War V, a global-scale conflict fought with non-nuclear weapons that almost halved the earth's population, Olympus, he utopian metropolis, is governed by Gaia, a vast artificial intelligence, and administered by genetically engineered humanoids known as bioroids. However, Olympus seems like a peaceful city on the surface; racial (human vs. bioroids vs. cyborgs), religious, and political conflicts lurk underneath, ...