Ko Kanai

Ko Kanai (金井紘) is a Japanese television and film director. He is recognized for his extensive contributions to Japanese television drama, having directed numerous series for major networks including Fuji TV, TBS, and TV Asahi.

Career

Kanai has built a prolific career in television production, beginning his work in the mid-2000s. His filmography includes a wide range of genres, from mystery and medical dramas to romantic series. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various production teams on high-profile projects such as Galileo, Hero, and The Travel Nurse.

In addition to his television work, Kanai has expanded into feature film direction, with the project Gate of Murder (Satsujin no Mon) announced for 2027.

Selected Filmography

Television Dramas

News Anchor (TBS, 2025)
The Travel Nurse (TV Asahi, 2022, 2024)
Re: Revenge: Yokubou no Hate ni (Fuji TV, 2024)
Yuria Sensei no Akai Ito (TV Asahi, 2023)
Unknown (TV Asahi, 2023)
Hold My Hand at Twilight (TBS, 2023)
Life's Punchline (NTV, 2021)
Radiation House (Fuji TV, 2019)
Good Doctor (Fuji TV, 2018)
The Confidence Man JP (Fuji TV, 2018)
The Public Enemy (Fuji TV, 2017)
The Noble Detective (Fuji TV, 2017)
A Girl & Three Sweethearts (Fuji TV, 2016)
Naomi & Kanako (Fuji TV, 2016)
Koinaka (Fuji TV, 2015)
Hero (Fuji TV, 2014)
Bitter Blood (Fuji TV, 2014)
Summer Nude (Fuji TV, 2013)
Galileo 2 (Fuji TV, 2013)
Priceless (Fuji TV, 2012)
The Locked Room Murders (Fuji TV, 2012)
The Marriage Counselor (Fuji TV, 2011)
Galileo (Fuji TV, 2007)
Suppli (Fuji TV, 2006)

Movies

Gate of Murder (2027)