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Follows the rise of Tooru Muranishi, one of Japan's most notorious directors of adult video. Adapted from a biography of the man, this series depicts the character, his art, vision and his interactions with

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 2 - Uncensored
    7.8/10(269 votes)

    #1 - Uncensored

    S1:E2

    Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.

    Director:Eiji Uchida
    Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada

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  2. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 5 - Blossoming
    7.8/10(246 votes)

    #2 - Blossoming

    S1:E5

    Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

    Director:Hayato Kawai
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 3 - Shake Things Up
    7.6/10(242 votes)

    #3 - Shake Things Up

    S1:E3

    After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

    Director:Masaharu Take
    Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Yoshitatsu Yamada

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  4. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 1 - The Hidden Side
    7.5/10(304 votes)

    #4 - The Hidden Side

    S1:E1

    After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.

    Director:Masaharu Take
    Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada

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  5. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 4 - The Real Thing
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    #5 - The Real Thing

    S1:E4

    Furuya tells the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are working together. Muranishi recruits a Poseidon actress for their next video.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 8 - A Sexual Revolution
    7.5/10(209 votes)

    #6 - A Sexual Revolution

    S1:E8

    Back in Japan, the Showa era is ending and Kaoru Kuroki has become a sensation. Sapphire and Poseidon are cranking out videos, but a crackdown looms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 7 - Don't Dream It's Over
    7.4/10(206 votes)

    #7 - Don't Dream It's Over

    S1:E7

    Facing a 370-year prison term, Muranishi 100 million yen to make bail. While Toshi and Kawada struggle to raise funds, Kaoru demands to help out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 2 - More, More, More
    7.4/10(108 votes)

    #8 - More, More, More

    S2:E2

    To raise money for a satellite channel, Muranishi starts cranking out videos and pushing boundaries, but he ends up neglecting Kaoru, his biggest star.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 3 - Diamond in the Rough
    7.3/10(101 votes)

    #9 - Diamond in the Rough

    S2:E3

    Sapphire Pictures is rebranded into the more upscale Diamond Visual. A shy woman named Miyuki responds to a casting call and winds up shadowing Kaoru.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 7 - The Fall
    7.3/10(104 votes)

    #10 - The Fall

    S2:E7

    Kaoru is hospitalized. Inspired by industry changes, Wada recruits Toshi, Kawada and Mitamura to make videos for his chain. Muranishi's debt comes due.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 8 - The Will of a Stone
    7.3/10(113 votes)

    #11 - The Will of a Stone

    S2:E8

    Toshi takes matters with the yakuza into his own hands. The other Diamond staff members slowly move on with their lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 6 - Delusions of Grandeur
    7.1/10(215 votes)

    #12 - Delusions of Grandeur

    S1:E6

    Muranishi takes his crew to Hawaii for an ambitious make-or-break shoot with Allison, a famous American porn star. Toshi goes to Furuya for help.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 5 - The Bubble Bursts
    7.1/10(98 votes)

    #13 - The Bubble Bursts

    S2:E5

    Muranishi gives Miyuki a new name: Mariko Nogi. But Diamond is running out of money, and as the bubble economy bursts, they have to find new revenue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 1 - Sex Will Come Raining Down
    7.0/10(130 votes)

    #14 - Sex Will Come Raining Down

    S2:E1

    The year is 1990, and Muranishi is riding high. When his investment banker introduces him to the concept of satellite TV, he finds his next big thing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 6 - Out of Control
    7.0/10(97 votes)

    #15 - Out of Control

    S2:E6

    While the Diamond staff fumes, Muranishi desperately searches for a way to make the next satellite payment and keep the business afloat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Naked Director Season 2 Episode 4 - Our Dream
    6.8/10(99 votes)

    #16 - Our Dream

    S2:E4

    Kaoru enthusiastically promotes her upcoming video. Umino finally gives his response regarding the satellite deal. Miyuki is nervous about her debut.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Uncensored" is the best rated episode of "The Naked Director". It scored 7.8/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Eiji Uchida and written by Kosuke Nishi, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada, it aired on 8/8/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Blossoming".