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The Best Episodes of The Naked Director Season 1

Every episode of The Naked Director Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Naked Director Season 1!

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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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Episode Rankings

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

    #1 - 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.

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

    #2 - Uncensored

    S1:E2

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

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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.

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

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

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

    #6 - 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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  8. 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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  9. The Naked Director Season 1 Episode 8 - A Sexual Revolution
    7.5/10(209 votes)

    #8 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Hidden Side" is the best rated episode of "The Naked Director" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 304 votes. Directed by Masaharu Take and written by Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada, it aired on 8/8/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Uncensored".