Biography
Naoto Kumazawa (b. 1967, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan) began making independent films as a student. After completing his studies he joined up with a production company and continued to make independent productions. Having decided to work as a freelancer, he created a number of his own documentary films and music videos. His first commercial film, Tokyo Noir, was released in 2004 and was followed a year later by Letters from Kanai Nirai, which was widely acclaimed at home and abroad. His recent film Vanished (2006) stars Ken Miyake of V6, one of the leading pop groups in Japan and the whole of Asia. Rainbow Song is the first film on which the Japanese director Shunji Iwai worked as a producer.
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Director
Movies | |
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2023 |
Rinjin X: Giwaku no Kanojo |
2021 |
Omoide shashin |
2019 |
Thrilling Daily Life |
2017 |
Gokko |
Jurigokoro |
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The Anthem of the Heart |
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2014 |
A Short Distance Relationship |
2013 |
Jinx!!! |
2010 |
From Me to You |
2009 |
Romantic Prelude |
2008 |
Ame no Tsubasa |
Dive !!! |
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2006 |
Rainbow Song |
Vanished |
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2005 |
Letters from Kanai Nirai |
2004 |
Tokyo Noir |
2001 |
Nikutai keibiin - sakareta seifuku |
Series | |
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2019 |
Renzoku Satsujinki Kaeru Otoko |
2014 |
Girls in the Bar |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2023 |
Rinjin X: Giwaku no Kanojo |
2021 |
Omoide shashin |
2019 |
Thrilling Daily Life |
2017 |
Gokko |
Jurigokoro |
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2010 |
From Me to You |
2005 |
Letters from Kanai Nirai |
Editor
Movies | |
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2023 |
Rinjin X: Giwaku no Kanojo |