Yasushi Ueda
Directing
Yasushi Ueda (b. May 22, 1967) is a Japanese television drama director and producer affiliated with Kyodo Television. A graduate of Nihon University’s College of Art, Department of Broadcasting, Ueda made his directorial debut in 2002 with Tales of the Unusual (Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari). Since then, he has been involved in the production of numerous dramas for Kyodo Television. In 2004, he served as the lead director for the first time with Wonderful Life. Ueda has directed episodes of Tales of the Unusual every year since 2002, becoming the de facto chief director after Masayuki Ochiai shifted to irregular participation.
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tvTokyo MPD PR Unit 2
2026
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tvBarakamon
2023
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tvShinjuku Seven
2017
Director
tvCinderella Formula
2016
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movieTales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Autumn Special: Masterpiece Revival Collection
2015
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tvShi no Zōki
2015
Director
movieTales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition
2015
Director
tvさくら心中
2011
Director
tv嬢王 Virgin
2009
Director
tvLiar Game
2007
Director
tvHyakki Yakoushou
2007
Director
movieUnfair: Code Breaking
2006
Director
tvAttention Please
2006
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tvJyouou
2005
Director
tvMedaka
2004
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