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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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#1 Fan Favorite
7.5/10(304 votes)
#1 - The Hidden Side
S1:E18/8/2019
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
Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada
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Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada
7.8/10(269 votes)
#2 - Uncensored
S1:E28/8/2019
Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.
Director:Eiji Uchida
Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada
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Director:Eiji Uchida
Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Kana Yamada, Yoshitatsu Yamada
7.6/10(242 votes)
#3 - Shake Things Up
S1:E38/8/2019
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
Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Yoshitatsu Yamada
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Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Kosuke Nishi, Eiji Uchida, Yoshitatsu Yamada
7.5/10(230 votes)
#4 - The Real Thing
S1:E48/8/2019
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
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7.8/10(246 votes)
#5 - Blossoming
S1:E58/8/2019
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
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Director:Hayato Kawai
Writer:Unknown
7.1/10(215 votes)
#6 - Delusions of Grandeur
S1:E68/8/2019
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
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The 20 BEST Episodes of The Naked Director

7.4/10(206 votes)
#7 - Don't Dream It's Over
S1:E78/8/2019
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
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7.5/10(209 votes)
#8 - A Sexual Revolution
S1:E88/8/2019
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
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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".