Yasushi Ueda
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
2024Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special
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2024Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Winter Special
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2022Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Summer Special
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2020Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Fall Special
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2020Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Summer Special
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2019Tales of the Bizarre: 2019 Fall Special
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2019Tales of the Bizarre: 2019 Rain Special
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2018Tales of the Bizarre: 2018 Spring Special
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2016Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special
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2015Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Autumn Special: Masterpiece Revival Collection
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2015Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition
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2014Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special
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2014Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Spring Special
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2013Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Autumn Special
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2013Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Spring Special
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2012Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Spring Special
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2011Tales of the Bizarre: 2011 Fall Special
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2010Tales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Fall Special: Popular Author Competition
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2008Tales of the Bizarre: 2008 Spring Special
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2007Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Fall Special
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2007Tales of the Bizarre: 2007 Spring Special
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2006Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Fall Special
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2006Unfair: Code Breaking
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2006Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special
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