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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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Season 1

7.6/10313 votes
The Hidden Side
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/8/2019
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
Writer: Kosuke Nishi, Kana Yamada, Eiji Uchida, Yoshitatsu Yamada
7.8/10279 votes
Uncensored
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/8/2019
Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.
Director: Eiji Uchida
Writer: Kosuke Nishi, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada
7.6/10251 votes
Shake Things Up
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2019
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
Writer: Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Yoshitatsu Yamada
7.5/10240 votes
The Real Thing
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 8/8/2019
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
7.8/10255 votes
Blossoming
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2019
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
7.1/10224 votes
Delusions of Grandeur
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2019
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
7.4/10214 votes
Don't Dream It's Over
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/8/2019
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
7.5/10217 votes
A Sexual Revolution
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/8/2019
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