The Naked Director

Follows the story of Toru Muranishi's unusual and dramatic life filled with big ambitions as well as spectacular setbacks in his attempt to turn Japan's porn industry on its head.

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  1.The Hidden Side

  5.6

  08-08-201947m

  After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.

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  2.Uncensored

  5.6

  08-08-201954m

  Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.

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  3.Shake Things Up

  5.5

  08-08-201952m

  After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

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  4.The Real Thing

  6.1

  08-08-201949m

  Furuya tells the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are working together. Muranishi recruits a Poseidon actress for their next video.

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  5.Blossoming

  5.4

  08-08-201950m

  Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

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  6.Delusions of Grandeur

  5.4

  08-08-201939m

  Muranishi takes his crew to Hawaii for an ambitious make-or-break shoot with Allison, a famous American porn star. Toshi goes to Furuya for help.

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  7.Don't Dream It's Over

  6.6

  08-08-201941m

  Facing a 370-year prison term, Muranishi 100 million yen to make bail. While Toshi and Kawada struggle to raise funds, Kaoru demands to help out.

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  8.A Sexual Revolution

  6.9

  08-08-201952m

  Back in Japan, the Showa era is ending and Kaoru Kuroki has become a sensation. Sapphire and Poseidon are cranking out videos, but a crackdown looms.