Mamoru Oshii

Directing • 175 Credits

Biography

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).

🎬 Directed Titles (53)

Directorial Filmography
Ghost in the Shell

Ghost in the Shell

1995 ⭐ 4.0
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004 ⭐ 3.7
Angel's Egg

Angel's Egg

1985 ⭐ 3.9
Ghost in the Shell 2.0

Ghost in the Shell 2.0

2008 ⭐ 3.7
Avalon

Avalon

2001 ⭐ 3.3
Patlabor: The Movie

Patlabor: The Movie

1989 ⭐ 3.5
The Sky Crawlers

The Sky Crawlers

2008 ⭐ 3.4
Patlabor 2: The Movie

Patlabor 2: The Movie

1993 ⭐ 3.7
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

1984 ⭐ 3.6
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

1980 ⭐ 3.9
Garm Wars: The Last Druid

Garm Wars: The Last Druid

2014 ⭐ 2.3
The Red Spectacles

The Red Spectacles

1987 ⭐ 3.3
Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura

1981 ⭐ 3.6
Assault Girls

Assault Girls

2009 ⭐ 2.3
Urusei Yatsura: Only You

Urusei Yatsura: Only You

1983 ⭐ 3.1
Ani*Kuri15

Ani*Kuri15

2007 ⭐ 3.0
Ani*Kuri15

Ani*Kuri15

2008 ⭐ 3.1
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War

The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War

2015 ⭐ 3.2
Patlabor: Early Days

Patlabor: Early Days

1988 ⭐ 3.6
Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops

Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops

1991 ⭐ 3.3
Twilight Q

Twilight Q

1987 ⭐ 3.0
Dallos

Dallos

1983 ⭐ 2.8
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters

Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters

2006 ⭐ 3.3
Talking Head

Talking Head

1992 ⭐ 3.3
Nowhere Girl

Nowhere Girl

2015 ⭐ 2.8
Vlad Love

Vlad Love

2021 ⭐ 2.8
Je t'aime

Je t'aime

2010 ⭐ 2.7
Kill

Kill

2008 ⭐ 2.5
Dallos

Dallos

1983 ⭐ 3.3
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

1982 ⭐ 3.8
The Next Generation: Patlabor

The Next Generation: Patlabor

2014 ⭐ 3.5
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1

2014 ⭐ 3.0
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3

2014 ⭐ 3.0
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4

2014 ⭐ 3.0
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7

2015 ⭐ 3.0
009: The Reopening

009: The Reopening

2010 ⭐ 2.0
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!

Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!

1989 ⭐ 3.5
Twilight Q

Twilight Q

1987 ⭐ 3.0
Cellphone Investigator 7

Cellphone Investigator 7

2008 ⭐ 4.3
MAROKO

MAROKO

1990 ⭐ 3.0
The Women of Fast Food

The Women of Fast Food

2007 ⭐ 4.3
Blood Friends

Blood Friends

2022 ⭐ 3.3
28½

28½

2010 ⭐ 2.5
Killers

Killers

2003 ⭐ 0.5
Homerun Kanta

Homerun Kanta

1977 ⭐ 0.5
Dallos Special

Dallos Special

1985
Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~

Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~

2006
Chimera

Chimera

–
The Fullmoon Tradition: Indra

The Fullmoon Tradition: Indra

1981
G.R.M.: The Record Of Garm War

G.R.M.: The Record Of Garm War

2001
G2.5

G2.5

2016
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1

2026
Sand Whale and Me

Sand Whale and Me

2017

✍️ Written & Story Credits (48)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence

2004 ⭐ 3.7
Screenplay
Angel's Egg

Angel's Egg

1985 ⭐ 3.9
Screenplay
Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade

1999 ⭐ 3.7
Screenplay
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex

2002 ⭐ 4.1
Story
Blood: The Last Vampire

Blood: The Last Vampire

2009 ⭐ 3.0
Characters
Patlabor: The Movie

Patlabor: The Movie

1989 ⭐ 3.5
Story
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG - Individual Eleven

2006 ⭐ 3.8
Story
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

1984 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Garm Wars: The Last Druid

Garm Wars: The Last Druid

2014 ⭐ 2.3
Writer
The Red Spectacles

The Red Spectacles

1987 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Urusei Yatsura

Urusei Yatsura

1981 ⭐ 3.6
Writer
Assault Girls

Assault Girls

2009 ⭐ 2.3
Writer
Ani*Kuri15

Ani*Kuri15

2008 ⭐ 3.1
Writer
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War

The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War

2015 ⭐ 3.2
Screenplay
Patlabor: The TV Series

Patlabor: The TV Series

1989 ⭐ 3.5
Author
Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops

Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops

1991 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
Twilight Q

Twilight Q

1987 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
The Fire Hunter

The Fire Hunter

2023 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
Dallos

Dallos

1983 ⭐ 2.8
Screenplay
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters

Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters

2006 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
Talking Head

Talking Head

1992 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
In the Aftermath

In the Aftermath

1988 ⭐ 2.5
Writer
Vlad Love

Vlad Love

2021 ⭐ 2.8
Writer
Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai

Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai

2009 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Dallos

Dallos

1983 ⭐ 3.3
Writer
The Next Generation: Patlabor

The Next Generation: Patlabor

2014 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Patlabor: The New Files

Patlabor: The New Files

1990 ⭐ 4.9
Author
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1

2014 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2

2014 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3

2014 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4

2014 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5

2014 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6

2014 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7

2015 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!

Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai!

1989 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Cellphone Investigator 7

Cellphone Investigator 7

2008 ⭐ 4.3
Screenplay
Twilight Q

Twilight Q

1987 ⭐ 3.0
Story
MAROKO

MAROKO

1990 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
The Women of Fast Food

The Women of Fast Food

2007 ⭐ 4.3
Writer
MiniPato

MiniPato

2002 ⭐ 1.3
Writer
28½

28½

2010 ⭐ 2.5
Writer
Dallos Special

Dallos Special

1985
Screenplay
Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~

Female Fast Food Grifter: Foxy Croquette Ogin ~Mortal Struggle in Palestine~

2006
Writer
Keita's First Dream of the New Year (Director's Cut)

Keita's First Dream of the New Year (Director's Cut)

2009
Screenplay
The Fullmoon Tradition: Indra

The Fullmoon Tradition: Indra

1981
Writer
G.R.M.: The Record Of Garm War

G.R.M.: The Record Of Garm War

2001
Writer
G2.5

G2.5

2016
Writer
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1

Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1

2026
Screenplay

🎭 Acting Roles (6)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
We Made a Beautiful Bouquet

We Made a Beautiful Bouquet

2021 ⭐ 3.9
as Mamoru Oshii
Rewind This!

Rewind This!

2013 ⭐ 3.5
as Self
Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds

Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds

2023 ⭐ 3.3
as Self
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist

2021 ⭐ 3.4
as Self
Film director Mamoru Oshii: Turning fantasies into reality

Film director Mamoru Oshii: Turning fantasies into reality

2008
THE ANIME STUDIO

THE ANIME STUDIO

2021
as Self - Ghost in the Shell Director