Portrait of Akio Jissoji

Akio Jissoji

Bio: Akio Jissoji was a Japanese television and film director best known outside Japan for the 1960s TV series Ultraman and Ultra Seven, as well as for his auteur erotic ATG-produced Buddhist trilogy Mujō (無常), Mandala (曼陀羅), and Uta (哥). He was also known for his film adaptations of Japanese horror author Rampo Edogawa
Born: Mon, Mar 29 1937
Birthplace: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Death: Wed, Nov 29 2006
Akio Jissoji is 69 years old
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Poster of Ten Nights of Dreams
Ten Nights of Dreams
Akio Jissoji would have been no older than
69 in Ten Nights of Dreams
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 27 2007
Poster of Die Silbermaske
Die Silbermaske
Akio Jissoji would have been no older than
69 in Die Silbermaske
as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Sat, Dec 23 2006
Poster of The Rug Cop
The Rug Cop
Akio Jissoji was
69 in The Rug Cop
as 'Supervising Producer'.
Tue, Jul 11 2006
Poster of Summer of Ubume
Summer of Ubume
Akio Jissoji was
68 in Summer of Ubume
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 15 2005
Poster of Arthouse Ultraman
Arthouse Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was
68 in Arthouse Ultraman
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 02 2005
Poster of Rampo Noir
Rampo Noir
Akio Jissoji was
68 in Rampo Noir
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of Zombie Snake
Zombie Snake
Akio Jissoji was
63 in Zombie Snake
as 'Title Designer'.
Fri, Jul 14 2000
Poster of Murder on D Street
Murder on D Street
Akio Jissoji was
61 in Murder on D Street
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 16 1998
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 1
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 1
Akio Jissoji was
60 in Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 1
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2
Akio Jissoji was
60 in Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 2
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 3
Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 3
Akio Jissoji was
60 in Akio Jissoji's Mystery File 3
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Tokyo Decameron
Tokyo Decameron
Akio Jissoji was
59 in Tokyo Decameron
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Jul 21 1996
Poster of A Watcher in the Attic
A Watcher in the Attic
Akio Jissoji was
56 in A Watcher in the Attic
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of Dialogue
Dialogue
Akio Jissoji was
55 in Dialogue
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of Discourse
Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of Discourse
Akio Jissoji was
55 in Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of Discourse
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 21 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
Akio Jissoji was
55 in Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 2
as 'Production Supervisor'.
Sun, Jun 21 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of the Unknown
Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of the Unknown
Akio Jissoji was
55 in Akio Jissoji's Museum of Wonders - Volume of the Unknown
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 23 1992
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 1
Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 1
Akio Jissoji was
55 in Akio Jissoji's Wonder Museum 1
as 'Director, Screenplay, Production Supervisor'.
Thu, Apr 23 1992
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki
Akio Jissoji was
54 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Yoru no Maki
as 'Creator'.
Mon, Oct 21 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Kai no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Kai no Maki
Akio Jissoji was
54 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Kai no Maki
as 'Creator'.
Sun, Aug 25 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ki no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ki no Maki
Akio Jissoji was
54 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ki no Maki
as 'Creator'.
Wed, Aug 21 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Sen no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Sen no Maki
Akio Jissoji was
53 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Sen no Maki
as 'Creator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: !! no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: !! no Maki
Akio Jissoji was
53 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: !! no Maki
as 'Creator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ichi no Maki
Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ichi no Maki
Akio Jissoji was
53 in Kaiki Senyaichiya Monogatari: Ichi no Maki
as 'Creator'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
Akio Jissoji was
53 in Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of La Valse
La Valse
Akio Jissoji was
52 in La Valse
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Feb 15 1990
Poster of Arietta
Arietta
Akio Jissoji was
52 in Arietta
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of The Men Who Made Ultraman
The Men Who Made Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was
51 in The Men Who Made Ultraman
as 'Script Supervisor, Story'.
Tue, Mar 21 1989
Poster of Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice
Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice
Akio Jissoji was
51 in Marquis de Sade’s Prosperities of Vice
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 27 1988
Poster of Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
Akio Jissoji was
50 in Tokyo: The Last Megalopolis
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Jan 30 1988
Poster of Blue Lake Girl
Blue Lake Girl
Akio Jissoji was
49 in Blue Lake Girl
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 04 1986
Poster of Lanterns on Blue Waters
Lanterns on Blue Waters
Akio Jissoji was
46 in Lanterns on Blue Waters
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 15 1983
Poster of Twenty-Four Eyes
Twenty-Four Eyes
Akio Jissoji was
43 in Twenty-Four Eyes
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 10 1980
Poster of Marital War in Kibogaoka
Marital War in Kibogaoka
Akio Jissoji was
42 in Marital War in Kibogaoka
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jun 02 1979
Poster of Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was
41 in Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Utamaro's World
Utamaro's World
Akio Jissoji was
39 in Utamaro's World
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 20 1977
Poster of It Was a Faint Dream
It Was a Faint Dream
Akio Jissoji was
37 in It Was a Faint Dream
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 26 1974
Poster of Poem
Poem
Akio Jissoji was
35 in Poem
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 17 1972
Poster of Mandala
Mandala
Akio Jissoji was
34 in Mandala
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 11 1971
Poster of This Transient Life
This Transient Life
Akio Jissoji was
33 in This Transient Life
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 08 1970
Poster of When Twilight Draws Near
When Twilight Draws Near
Akio Jissoji was
31 in When Twilight Draws Near
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 15 1969
Poster of ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
Akio Jissoji was
29 in ウルトラマン前夜祭 ウルトラマン誕生
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 10 1966
Poster of The Birth of Ultraman
The Birth of Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was
29 in The Birth of Ultraman
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 10 1966
Poster of The Father of Ultra Q
The Father of Ultra Q
Akio Jissoji was
29 in The Father of Ultra Q
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jun 02 1966

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kaiki Daisakusen - Second File
Kaiki Daisakusen - Second File
Akio Jissoji would have been no older than
69 in Kaiki Daisakusen - Second File
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 2007
Poster of Ultraman Max
Ultraman Max
Akio Jissoji was
68+ in Ultraman Max
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 02 2005
Poster of Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
Akio Jissoji was
67+ in Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Ultraman Dyna
Ultraman Dyna
Akio Jissoji was
60+ in Ultraman Dyna
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Ultraman Tiga
Ultraman Tiga
Akio Jissoji was
59+ in Ultraman Tiga
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1996
Poster of Silver Kamen
Silver Kamen
Akio Jissoji was
34+ in Silver Kamen
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 28 1971
Poster of Return of Ultraman
Return of Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was
34+ in Return of Ultraman
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 1971
Poster of Operation: Mystery
Operation: Mystery
Akio Jissoji was
31+ in Operation: Mystery
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of Ultraseven
Ultraseven
Akio Jissoji was
30+ in Ultraseven
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1967
Poster of Ultraman
Ultraman
Akio Jissoji was
29+ in Ultraman
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 17 1966