Masahiro Kunimoto

Masahiro Kunimoto (国本雅広) is a Japanese television and film director and producer. Born in 1959 in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, he has directed numerous television dramas, TV movies, and feature films throughout his career.

Directing Career

Kunimoto has directed a wide variety of television drama series and theatrical films spanning multiple networks such as Fuji TV, NTV, NHK, TV Tokyo, and WOWOW.

Selected Filmography

Fireworks from the Heart (Oniichan no Hanabi) (2010) - Film
It Is My Husband (Otto ni Machigai Arimasen) (Fuji TV-KTV, 2026) - Drama Series
Mountain Doctor (Fuji TV-KTV, 2024) - Drama Series
School Police (Ao no SP: Gakko nai Keisatsu Shimada Ryuhei) (Fuji TV, 2021) - Drama Series
Dying Eye (WOWOW, 2019) - Drama Series
My Dangerous Wife (Boku no Yabai Tsuma) (Fuji TV-KTV, 2016) - Drama Series
Izakaya Fuji (TV Tokyo, 2017) - Drama Series

Producing Career

In addition to directing, Kunimoto has worked behind the scenes as a television producer on several prominent projects, including the live-action adaptations of Detective Conan and series such as Ruri's Island.

Selected Producing Credits

Yukan Club (NTV, 2007) - Drama Series
Detective Conan: Kudo Shinichi Returns! Showdown with the Black Organization (NTV, 2007) - TV Movie
Detective Conan: Kudo Shinichi's Written Challenge (NTV, 2006) - TV Movie
Ruri's Island (NTV, 2005) - Drama Series