Biography

Yasushi Ueda (b. May 22, 1967) is a Japanese television drama director and producer affiliated with Kyodo Television. A graduate of Nihon University’s College of Art, Department of Broadcasting, Ueda made his directorial debut in 2002 with Tales of the Unusual (Yonimo Kimyō na Monogatari). Since then, he has been involved in the production of numerous dramas for Kyodo Television. In 2004, he served as the lead director for the first time with Wonderful Life. Ueda has directed episodes of Tales of the Unusual every year since 2002, becoming the de facto chief director after Masayuki Ochiai shifted to irregular participation.

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View Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

1990Series
9.5
View Liar Game
Liar Game

Liar Game

2007Series
7.7
View Jyouou
Jyouou

Jyouou

2005Series
4.9
View Shinjuku Seven
Shinjuku Seven

Shinjuku Seven

2017Series
7.0
View Barakamon
Barakamon

Barakamon

2023Series
7.3
View Attention Please
Attention Please

Attention Please

2006Series
7.6
View さくら心中
さくら心中

さくら心中

2011Series0
View Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed
Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed

Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed

2012Series
8.0
View Cinderella Formula
Cinderella Formula

Cinderella Formula

2016Series
5.5
View Medaka
Medaka

Medaka

2004Series
10.0
View Hyakki Yakoushou
Hyakki Yakoushou

Hyakki Yakoushou

2007Series
8.0
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Tokyo MPD PR Unit 2

Tokyo MPD PR Unit 2

2026Series
7.0