Fuminori Kaneko

Fuminori Kaneko (金子 文紀, born January 2, 1970) is a Japanese television and film director best known for his extensive work with Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS). Born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, he attended Waseda University before establishing a prolific career in Japanese media.

Career and Major Works

Kaneko has directed numerous critically acclaimed television drama series and feature films. His television work spans multiple genres, frequently collaborating with major broadcasting networks. Notable television drama series directed by Kaneko include Ikebukuro West Gate Park (2000), Kisarazu Cat's Eye (2002), Tiger & Dragon (2005), Ryusei no Kizuna (2008), The Full-Time Wife Escapist (2016), An Incurable Case of Love (2020), and Extremely Inappropriate! (2024).

In addition to television dramas, his feature film credits include Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series (2006), The Lady Shogun and Her Men (2010), and The Castle of Crossed Destinies (2012).

Selected Filmography

Television Dramas

• Ikebukuro West Gate Park (TBS / 2000)
• Kisarazu Cat's Eye (TBS / 2002)
• Tiger & Dragon (TBS / 2005)
• Ryusei no Kizuna (TBS / 2008)
• The Full-Time Wife Escapist (TBS / 2016)
• An Incurable Case of Love (TBS / 2020)
• Let's Get Divorced (Netflix / 2023)
• Extremely Inappropriate! (TBS / 2024)

Films

• Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series (2006)
• The Lady Shogun and Her Men (2010)
• The Castle of Crossed Destinies (2012)