Biography and filmography

Koichi Sakamoto

Koichi Sakamoto is a Japanese-born stunt actor, director, and producer for films and television. He is best known for his work as director of numerous tokusatsu works, including Ultraman, Kamen Rider and Super Sentai franchises.

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Movies (114)

Ultraman Zero Cosmo Rise: Rise! Heroes of Light!

Ultraman Zero Cosmo Rise: Rise! Heroes of Light!

2026 · Director

The Living Dragon

The Living Dragon

2026 · Director, Screenplay

Ninja Wars: BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja

Ninja Wars: BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja

2026 · Director, Action Director

Forticus: Streaming! Inheritors of the Favorite Hero

Forticus: Streaming! Inheritors of the Favorite Hero

2026 · Director

Kamen Rider Eins with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Eins with Girls Remix

2026 · Director

Road to Vendetta

Road to Vendetta

2025 · Action Director

Girls Remix in Halloween Party

Girls Remix in Halloween Party

2025 · Director

Tamura Yuto: ISOLATED

Tamura Yuto: ISOLATED

2025 · Action Director

Tatsujin Warriors

Tatsujin Warriors

2025 · Director, Action Director

Kamen Rider Majade with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Majade with Girls Remix

2025 · Director

Shogun's Ninja

Shogun's Ninja

2025 · Director, Action Director

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE

2024 · Director, Action Director

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles

Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles

2024 · Director, Action Director

Good Morning, Sleeping Lion 2

Good Morning, Sleeping Lion 2

2024 · Director

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger

2024 · Director, Action Director

Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Gazer

Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Gazer

2024 · Director

Kamen Rider Geats: Jyamato Awaking

Kamen Rider Geats: Jyamato Awaking

2024 · Director

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna THE FINAL

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna THE FINAL

2024 · Director

Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi

Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi

2023 · Director, Action Director

Geats Extra: Kamen Rider PunkJack

Geats Extra: Kamen Rider PunkJack

2023 · Director, Action Director

Ninja vs Shark

Ninja vs Shark

2023 · Director

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2023 · Director

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 3: Yodonna's Valentine

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 3: Yodonna's Valentine

2023 · Director

Revice Forward: Kamen Rider Live & Evil & Demons

Revice Forward: Kamen Rider Live & Evil & Demons

2023 · Director

Ultraman Regulos: First Mission

Ultraman Regulos: First Mission

2022 · Director

Good Morning, Sleeping Lion

Good Morning, Sleeping Lion

2022 · Director, Action Director

Ultraman Connection Presents: Tamashii Nations Special Streaming featuring Ultraman Trigger

Ultraman Connection Presents: Tamashii Nations Special Streaming featuring Ultraman Trigger

2022 · Director

Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail

Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail

2022 · Director

Kamen Rider Revice the Movie Spin-Off: Birth of Chimera

Kamen Rider Revice the Movie Spin-Off: Birth of Chimera

2022 · Director

Kamen Rider Revice the Movie: Battle Familia

Kamen Rider Revice the Movie: Battle Familia

2022 · Director

Jet Black Ten: The Last Story

Jet Black Ten: The Last Story

2022 · Director, Action Director

Bungo Stray Dogs the Movie: BEAST

Bungo Stray Dogs the Movie: BEAST

2022 · Director

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad

2021 · Director

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 2

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 2

2021 · Action Director, Director

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna

Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna

2021 · Director

Kamen Rider Specter × Blades

Kamen Rider Specter × Blades

2021 · Director

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy

2021 · Director

Kamen Rider Saber × Ghost

Kamen Rider Saber × Ghost

2021 · Director

Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS Ryusoulger

Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS Ryusoulger

2021 · Director

Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates

Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates

2021 · Director, Action Director

AIdroid

AIdroid

2020 · Director

Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes

Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes

2020 · Director

BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja

BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja

2019 · Action Director, Director

Super Sentai Strongest Battle Director's Cut

Super Sentai Strongest Battle Director's Cut

2019 · Director, Action Director

Ninja Zone ~Rise Of The Kunoichi Warrior~

Ninja Zone ~Rise Of The Kunoichi Warrior~

2018 · Director, Original Story

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad

2018 · Director, Action Director

Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!

Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!

2018 · Director

Ultra Fight Orb: I'm Borrowing the Power of Parent and Child!

Ultra Fight Orb: I'm Borrowing the Power of Parent and Child!

2017 · Director

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger

2017 · Director, Director of Photography

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

2017 · Director, Action Director

Girls in Trouble: Space Squad Episode Zero

Girls in Trouble: Space Squad Episode Zero

2017 · Director, Action Director

Hurricane Polymar

Hurricane Polymar

2017 · Director

Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders

Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders

2016 · Director, Storyboard

Ultra Fight Victory

Ultra Fight Victory

2016 · Director

Power Rangers Super Megaforce: The Legendary Battle

Power Rangers Super Megaforce: The Legendary Battle

2015 · Director

KIRI – Profession: Assassin

KIRI – Profession: Assassin

2015 · Director

Innocent Lilies: The End And The Beginning

Innocent Lilies: The End And The Beginning

2015 · Director, Action Director

Ultraman Ginga S the Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors!

Ultraman Ginga S the Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors!

2015 · Director

Space Sheriff Shaider: NEXT GENERATION

Space Sheriff Shaider: NEXT GENERATION

2014 · Director

Space Sheriff Sharivan: NEXT GENERATION

Space Sheriff Sharivan: NEXT GENERATION

2014 · Director

We're a Bounty Hunter Team!

We're a Bounty Hunter Team!

2014 · Director

Girl's Blood

Girl's Blood

2014 · Director

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War

2014 · Director, Director of Photography

Innocent Lilies

Innocent Lilies

2013 · Director

Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE

Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE

2013 · Director

009-1: The End of the Beginning

009-1: The End of the Beginning

2013 · Director

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger the Movie:  Gaburincho of Music

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger the Movie: Gaburincho of Music

2013 · Director

Travelers

Travelers

2013 · Director

Kamen Rider Fourze: FINAL EPISODE

Kamen Rider Fourze: FINAL EPISODE

2013 · Director

Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie Wars Ultimatum

Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie Wars Ultimatum

2012 · Director

Kamen Rider Fourze: Climax Episode

Kamen Rider Fourze: Climax Episode

2012 · Director

Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: It’s Space Time, Everybody!

Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: It’s Space Time, Everybody!

2012 · Director, Action Director

Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO Movie Wars Mega Max

Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO Movie Wars Mega Max

2011 · Director, Action Director

Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals

Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals

2011 · Second Unit Director

Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal

Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal

2011 · Director

Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Accel

Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Accel

2011 · Director

Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate

Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate

2010 · Director

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie

Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie

2009 · Director

Power Rangers RPM: Start Your Engines

Power Rangers RPM: Start Your Engines

2009 · Executive Producer

Power Rangers Jungle Fury: Into The Jungle

Power Rangers Jungle Fury: Into The Jungle

2008 · Executive Producer

Broken Path

Broken Path

2008 · Director

Power Rangers Mystic Force: Legendary Catastros

Power Rangers Mystic Force: Legendary Catastros

2006 · Executive Producer

Power Rangers Mystic Force: Dark Wish

Power Rangers Mystic Force: Dark Wish

2006 · Executive Producer

Wendy Wu: La Chica Kung-Fu

Wendy Wu: La Chica Kung-Fu

2006 · Action Director

Power Rangers S.P.D.: Boom

Power Rangers S.P.D.: Boom

2005 · Executive Producer

Power Rangers S.P.D.: Joining Forces

Power Rangers S.P.D.: Joining Forces

2005 · Executive Producer

Devon's Ghost: Legend of the Bloody Boy

Devon's Ghost: Legend of the Bloody Boy

2005 · Director

Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power

Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power

2004 · Co-Executive Producer

Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino

Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino

2004 · Co-Executive Producer

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Samurai's Journey

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Samurai's Journey

2003 · Executive Co-Producer

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Lightning Strikers

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Lightning Strikers

2003 · Co-Executive Producer

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Prelude to a Storm

Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Prelude to a Storm

2003 · Director

Power Rangers Time Force: Dawn of Destiny

Power Rangers Time Force: Dawn of Destiny

2002 · Director

Power Rangers Time Force: The End of Time

Power Rangers Time Force: The End of Time

2002 · Director, Co-Producer

Extreme Heist

Extreme Heist

2002 · Vegas Thug #2, Director

Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish

Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish

2001 · Director, Co-Producer

Power Rangers Time Force: Quantum Ranger - Clash for Control

Power Rangers Time Force: Quantum Ranger - Clash for Control

2001 · Director

Power Rangers Time Force: Force from the Future

Power Rangers Time Force: Force from the Future

2001 · Director, Co-Producer

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue: The Queen's Wrath

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue: The Queen's Wrath

2001 · Co-Producer

Drácula 2000

Drácula 2000

2000 · Stunt Coordinator

Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force!

Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force!

2000 · Co-Producer

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue

2000 · Executive Producer

Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: Return of the Magna Defender

Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: Return of the Magna Defender

1999 · Director

High Voltage

High Voltage

1997 · Stunt Coordinator

Drive

Drive

1997 · Stunt Coordinator

Turbo: Una película de los Power Rangers

Turbo: Una película de los Power Rangers

1997 · Second Unit Director

Un ninja en Beverly Hills

Un ninja en Beverly Hills

1997 · Stunts

For Life or Death

For Life or Death

1996 · Shadow Monk Fighter

Martial Outlaw

Martial Outlaw

1993 · Stunts

Bounty Tracker

Bounty Tracker

1993 · Chak

Las Tortugas Ninja III: Viaje al pasado

Las Tortugas Ninja III: Viaje al pasado

1993 · Young Priest

Mission of Justice

Mission of Justice

1992 · Stunts

Ley marcial II

Ley marcial II

1991 · Stunts

Kamen Rider Shinobi: Final NinPOW!!!

Kamen Rider Shinobi: Final NinPOW!!!

· Director

TV shows (43)

BEAT RUNNERS

BEAT RUNNERS

2026 · Series Director, Action Director

Xtreme Vanguard Baatar

Xtreme Vanguard Baatar

2025 · Action Director

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger

No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger

2025 · Director

Wingman

Wingman

2024 · Series Director, Action Director, Director

Kamen Rider Gotchard

Kamen Rider Gotchard

2023 · Director

Ultraman Regulos

Ultraman Regulos

2023 · Director, Series Director

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger

2023 · Director

Kamen Rider Geats

Kamen Rider Geats

2022 · Director

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix

2022 · Director

Ultraman Decker

Ultraman Decker

2022 · Director

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad

2022 · Director

Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail

Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail

2022 · Director

Yodonna

Yodonna

2021 · Creator

Kamen Rider Revice

Kamen Rider Revice

2021 · Director

Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga

Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga

2021 · Director, Series Director

Sword of Logos

Sword of Logos

2021 · Director

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy

2020 · Director

Kamen Rider Saber Spin-off: Swordsmen Chronicles

Kamen Rider Saber Spin-off: Swordsmen Chronicles

2020 · Director

Kamen Rider Saber

Kamen Rider Saber

2020 · Director

Ultraman Z

Ultraman Z

2020 · Director

Mashin Sentai Kiramager

Mashin Sentai Kiramager

2020 · Director

SEDAI WARS

SEDAI WARS

2020 · Director

Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes

Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes

2019 · Director

Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger

Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger

2019 · Director

4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!

4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!

2019 · Director, Action Director, Creator

Kamen Rider Zi-O

Kamen Rider Zi-O

2018 · Director

Mob Psycho 100

Mob Psycho 100

2018 · Director

From Episode of Stinger: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger - High School Wars

From Episode of Stinger: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger - High School Wars

2017 · Director

Ultraman Geed

Ultraman Geed

2017 · Series Director

Ultra Fight Orb

Ultra Fight Orb

2017 · Creator

Power Rangers Dino Force Brave

Power Rangers Dino Force Brave

2017 · Director

Ultraman Zero: The Chronicle

Ultraman Zero: The Chronicle

2017 · Director

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

2016 · Storyboard, Director

Kamen Rider Ghost

Kamen Rider Ghost

2015 · Director

Ultraman Ginga S

Ultraman Ginga S

2014 · Director

Trinity Seven

Trinity Seven

2014 · Producer

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger

2013 · Director, Series Director

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger

2012 · George Spielburton

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

2011 · Director

GARO

GARO

2005 · Director

Power Rangers

Power Rangers

1993 · Director, Second Unit, Executive Producer, Co-Producer, Co-Executive Producer, Story

Kono Ko Dare no Ko?

Kono Ko Dare no Ko?

1986 · Creator

Kamen Rider

Kamen Rider

1971 · Director, Series Director