Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Yoshiaki Kawajiri is a Japanese writer, director, storyboard artist and animator. A co-founder of the anime studio Madhouse, he is best known as the director of Wicked City, Ninja Scroll, and Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust.
46
Total Movies
2
Languages
6.5
Avg Rating (TMDB)
N/A
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime
2003
🇺🇸 English
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card
2000
🇯🇵 Japanese
Ninja Scroll
1993
🇯🇵 Japanese
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2001
🇯🇵 Japanese
Barefoot Gen
1983
🇯🇵 Japanese
Redline
2009
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Animatrix
2003
🇺🇸 English
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance
2007
🇯🇵 Japanese
Metropolis
2001
🇯🇵 Japanese
Azuki-chan the Movie
1995
🇯🇵 Japanese
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981
🇯🇵 Japanese
Cyber City Oedo 808
1990
🇯🇵 Japanese
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom | ⭐ 6.625 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Iron Man: Rise of Technovore | ⭐ 6.164 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Ninja Scroll Burst | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Tibetan Dog | ⭐ 6.412 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Redline | ⭐ 7.504 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Batman: Gotham Knight | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Highlander: The Search for Vengeance | ⭐ 7.15 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | East Meets West: Filmmakers Crossing Borders | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Azumi 2: Death or Love | ⭐ 6.614 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | Program | ⭐ 6.772 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | World Record | ⭐ 6.771 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2003 | The Animatrix | ⭐ 7.215 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | X: An Omen | ⭐ 6.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Metropolis | ⭐ 7.144 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | ⭐ 7.7 | $0.2M | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Making Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Cardcaptor Sakura: The Sealed Card | ⭐ 8.113 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Satanika | ⭐ 1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | X: The Movie | ⭐ 6.056 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Azuki-chan the Movie | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Bio Hunter | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Anne Frank's Diary | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Bronze: Cathexis Koji Nanjo | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Ninja Scroll | ⭐ 7.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | A Wind Named Amnesia | ⭐ 5.929 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Cyber City Oedo 808 | ⭐ 6.924 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Goku II: Midnight Eye | ⭐ 6.705 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Neo Tokyo | ⭐ 6.779 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Goku: Midnight Eye | ⭐ 6.189 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Demon City Shinjuku | ⭐ 6.018 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Bride of Deimos | ⭐ 5.545 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Phoenix: Space Chapter | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Legend of the Forest | ⭐ 6.667 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Wicked City | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Space-Time Traveler - Time Stranger | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Barefoot Gen 2 | ⭐ 6.693 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | The Dagger of Kamui | ⭐ 5.672 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Lensman | ⭐ 6.037 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Barefoot Gen | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Harmagedon | ⭐ 5.278 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1982 | Drifting Clouds | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | Sea Prince and the Fire Child | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1981 | The Fantastic Adventures of Unico | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Botchan | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1974 | The★Fire G-Men | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
Yoshiaki Kawajiri Career & Box Office Summary
Yoshiaki Kawajiri is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 46 movies across 2 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.5/10, Yoshiaki Kawajiri has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 0 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Yoshiaki Kawajiri's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
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Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.