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Mamoru Oshii

Bio: Mamoru Oshii (押井 守, Oshii Mamoru, born 8 August 1951) is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of acclaimed anime films, including Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer (1984), Angel's Egg (1985), Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993), and Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Born: Wed, Aug 08 1951
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Mamoru Oshii is 73 years old
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Poster of I Can't Stop Biting You
I Can't Stop Biting You
Mamoru Oshii was
70 in I Can't Stop Biting You
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 05 2022
Poster of CONNECTED...
CONNECTED...
Mamoru Oshii was
69 in CONNECTED...
as 'Director, Story'.
Sun, Dec 06 2020
Poster of Beautiful Dreamer
Beautiful Dreamer
Mamoru Oshii was
69 in Beautiful Dreamer
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Nov 06 2020
Poster of Illang: The Wolf Brigade
Illang: The Wolf Brigade
Mamoru Oshii was
66 in Illang: The Wolf Brigade
as 'Original Story'.
Wed, Jul 25 2018
Poster of Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot
Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot
Mamoru Oshii was
65 in Mobile Police Patlabor Reboot
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Oct 15 2016
Poster of Nowhere Girl
Nowhere Girl
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in Nowhere Girl
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 25 2015
Poster of The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Story'.
Fri, May 01 2015
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第7章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第7章
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第7章
as 'Screenplay, General Manager, Director'.
Sat, Jan 10 2015
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第6章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第6章
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第6章
as 'General Manager, Screenplay'.
Sat, Nov 29 2014
Poster of Garm Wars: The Last Druid
Garm Wars: The Last Druid
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in Garm Wars: The Last Druid
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Oct 24 2014
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第5章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第5章
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第5章
as 'Screenplay, General Manager'.
Sat, Oct 18 2014
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第4章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第4章
Mamoru Oshii was
63 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第4章
as 'Director, General Manager, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 30 2014
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第3章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第3章
Mamoru Oshii was
62 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第3章
as 'General Manager, Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 12 2014
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第2章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第2章
Mamoru Oshii was
62 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第2章
as 'Screenplay, General Manager'.
Sat, May 31 2014
Poster of THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第1章
THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第1章
Mamoru Oshii was
62 in THE NEXT GENERATION パトレイバー 第1章
as 'Director, Screenplay, General Manager'.
Sat, Apr 05 2014
Poster of Blood-C: The Last Dark
Blood-C: The Last Dark
Mamoru Oshii was
60 in Blood-C: The Last Dark
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jun 02 2012
Poster of 009: The Reopening
009: The Reopening
Mamoru Oshii was
59 in 009: The Reopening
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 05 2010
Poster of 28½
28½
Mamoru Oshii was
58 in 28½
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jul 31 2010
Poster of Je t'aime
Je t'aime
Mamoru Oshii was
58 in Je t'aime
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jul 06 2010
Poster of Halo Legends
Halo Legends
Mamoru Oshii was
58 in Halo Legends
as 'Director'.
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of Assault Girls
Assault Girls
Mamoru Oshii was
58 in Assault Girls
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Dec 19 2009
Poster of Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai
Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai
Mamoru Oshii was
57 in Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 13 2009
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Mamoru Oshii was
57 in Blood: The Last Vampire
as 'Characters'.
Thu, Apr 02 2009
Poster of Keita's First Dream of the New Year (Director's Cut)
Keita's First Dream of the New Year (Director's Cut)
Mamoru Oshii was
57 in Keita's First Dream of the New Year (Director's Cut)
as 'Screenplay'.
Wed, Jan 07 2009
Poster of Kill
Kill
Mamoru Oshii was
57 in Kill
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 06 2008
Poster of Out-of-range Woman (Director's Cut)
Out-of-range Woman (Director's Cut)
Mamoru Oshii was
57 in Out-of-range Woman (Director's Cut)
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, Aug 27 2008
Poster of The Sky Crawlers
The Sky Crawlers
Mamoru Oshii was
56 in The Sky Crawlers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 02 2008
Poster of Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Ghost in the Shell 2.0
Mamoru Oshii was
56 in Ghost in the Shell 2.0
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 12 2008
Poster of Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Mamoru Oshii was
56 in Ani*Kuri15
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jun 07 2008
Poster of The Women of Fast Food
The Women of Fast Food
Mamoru Oshii was
56 in The Women of Fast Food
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Nov 10 2007
Poster of Project Mermaid
Project Mermaid
Mamoru Oshii was
55 in Project Mermaid
as 'Director, Original Story, Screenplay'.
Mon, Aug 06 2007
Poster of Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~
Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~
Mamoru Oshii was
55 in Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~
as 'Writer, Director'.
Tue, Sep 19 2006
Poster of Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters
Mamoru Oshii was
54 in Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Story'.
Sat, Apr 08 2006
Poster of Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven
Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven
Mamoru Oshii was
54 in Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven
as 'Story'.
Fri, Jan 27 2006
Poster of Open Your Mind
Open Your Mind
Mamoru Oshii was
53 in Open Your Mind
as 'Director'.
Mon, May 23 2005
Poster of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Mamoru Oshii was
52 in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Mar 06 2004
Poster of Killers
Killers
Mamoru Oshii was
51 in Killers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 14 2003
Poster of Tokyo Scanner
Tokyo Scanner
Mamoru Oshii was
51 in Tokyo Scanner
as 'Supervising Producer'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
Mamoru Oshii was
50 in WXIII: Patlabor The Movie 3
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Avalon
Avalon
Mamoru Oshii was
49 in Avalon
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 20 2001
Poster of Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Mamoru Oshii was
49 in Blood: The Last Vampire
as 'Supervising Producer, Creator, Original Story'.
Sat, Nov 18 2000
Poster of Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Mamoru Oshii was
48 in Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
as 'Original Story, Screenplay'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
Mamoru Oshii was
44 in Ghost in the Shell
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Nov 18 1995
Poster of Patlabor 2: The Movie
Patlabor 2: The Movie
Mamoru Oshii was
41 in Patlabor 2: The Movie
as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.
Sat, Aug 07 1993
Poster of Talking Head
Talking Head
Mamoru Oshii was
41 in Talking Head
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Oct 10 1992
Poster of Patlabor: One Day of Noa
Patlabor: One Day of Noa
Mamoru Oshii was
40 in Patlabor: One Day of Noa
as 'Original Story'.
Thu, Jul 23 1992
Poster of Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops
Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops
Mamoru Oshii was
39 in Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Mar 23 1991
Poster of MAROKO
MAROKO
Mamoru Oshii was
38 in MAROKO
as 'Screenplay, Original Story, Director'.
Mon, Mar 19 1990
Poster of Patlabor: The Movie
Patlabor: The Movie
Mamoru Oshii was
37 in Patlabor: The Movie
as 'Director, Writer, Story, Original Story'.
Sat, Jul 15 1989
Poster of In the Aftermath
In the Aftermath
Mamoru Oshii was
36 in In the Aftermath
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Twilight Q
Twilight Q
Mamoru Oshii was
35 in Twilight Q
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 28 1987
Poster of The Red Spectacles
The Red Spectacles
Mamoru Oshii was
35 in The Red Spectacles
as 'Writer, Director, Original Story'.
Sat, Feb 07 1987
Poster of Angel's Egg
Angel's Egg
Mamoru Oshii was
34 in Angel's Egg
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Original Story'.
Sun, Dec 15 1985
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
Mamoru Oshii was
34 in Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
Tue, Sep 24 1985
Poster of Dallos Special
Dallos Special
Mamoru Oshii was
33 in Dallos Special
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Wed, May 08 1985
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
Mamoru Oshii was
32 in Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Sat, Feb 11 1984
Poster of Dallos
Dallos
Mamoru Oshii was
32 in Dallos
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Urusei Yatsura: Only You
Urusei Yatsura: Only You
Mamoru Oshii was
31 in Urusei Yatsura: Only You
as 'Director, Adaptation, Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Feb 11 1983
Poster of The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
Mamoru Oshii was
30 in The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Chimera
Chimera
Mamoru Oshii will be
73+ in Chimera
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Fire Hunter
The Fire Hunter
Mamoru Oshii was
71+ in The Fire Hunter
as 'Series Composition, Writer, Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 2023
Poster of Vlad Love
Vlad Love
Mamoru Oshii was
69+ in Vlad Love
as 'Co-Writer, Executive Producer, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 14 2021
Poster of Sand Whale and Me
Sand Whale and Me
Mamoru Oshii was
65+ in Sand Whale and Me
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 18 2017
Poster of The Next Generation: Patlabor
The Next Generation: Patlabor
Mamoru Oshii was
62+ in The Next Generation: Patlabor
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Series Creator, Original Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Blood-C
Blood-C
Mamoru Oshii was
59+ in Blood-C
as 'Original Story'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 01 2011
Poster of Halo Legends
Halo Legends
Mamoru Oshii was
58+ in Halo Legends
as 'Supervising Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Poster of Cellphone Investigator 7
Cellphone Investigator 7
Mamoru Oshii was
56+ in Cellphone Investigator 7
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 02 2008
Poster of Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Mamoru Oshii was
55+ in Ani*Kuri15
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 07 2007
Poster of Blood+
Blood+
Mamoru Oshii was
54+ in Blood+
as 'Original Story'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 2005
Poster of Windy Tales
Windy Tales
Mamoru Oshii was
53+ in Windy Tales
as 'Supervising Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 2004
Poster of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Mamoru Oshii was
51+ in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
as 'Story'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of MiniPato: Mobile Police Patlabor Minimum
MiniPato: Mobile Police Patlabor Minimum
Mamoru Oshii was
50+ in MiniPato: Mobile Police Patlabor Minimum
as 'Producer, Writer, Original Series Creator, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2002
Poster of Patlabor: The New Files
Patlabor: The New Files
Mamoru Oshii was
39+ in Patlabor: The New Files
as 'Author, Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 22 1990
Poster of Patlabor: The TV Series
Patlabor: The TV Series
Mamoru Oshii was
38+ in Patlabor: The TV Series
as 'Writer, Author, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1989
Poster of Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
Mamoru Oshii was
37+ in Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!
as 'Director, Writer, Series Director, Screenplay, Original Series Creator, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 05 1989
Poster of Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Patlabor: The Mobile Police
Mamoru Oshii was
36+ in Patlabor: The Mobile Police
as 'Director, Original Story, Original Series Creator, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of Zillion
Zillion
Mamoru Oshii was
35+ in Zillion
as 'Storyboard Artist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Twilight Q
Twilight Q
Mamoru Oshii was
35+ in Twilight Q
as 'Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 28 1987
Poster of Dallos
Dallos
Mamoru Oshii was
32+ in Dallos
as 'Director, Screenplay, Creator'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 21 1983
Poster of Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura
Mamoru Oshii was
30+ in Urusei Yatsura
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 14 1981
Poster of Nils Holgerson
Nils Holgerson
Mamoru Oshii was
28+ in Nils Holgerson
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 1980