Michihito Fujii

Michihito Fujii (born 1986) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter based in Tokyo. He is recognized for his contributions to contemporary Japanese cinema and television, frequently working across both film and drama series formats.

Career

Fujii has developed a prolific body of work as both a director and a writer. His filmography includes a range of genres, from social dramas to character-driven narratives. Notable directorial works include The Last 10 Years (2022), Yakuza and The Family (2021), and The Journalist (2019). In addition to his feature film work, he has directed several television series, including the 2021 series Avalanche and the 2022 Netflix adaptation of The Journalist.

Selected Filmography

Director

• Nanji, Hoshi no Gotoku (2026)
• Shotai (2024)
• The Parades (2024)
• Hard Days (2023)
• Village (2023)
• The Last 10 Years (2022)
• Yakuza and The Family (2021)
• The Brightest Roof in the Universe (2020)
• The Journalist (2019)
• Day and Night (2019)
• We Are (2018)
• Devil (2018)
• Oh! Father (2014)

Television Series

• Last Samurai Standing (2025)
• The Journalist (2022)
• Avalanche (2021)
• Million Yen Women (2017)
• Shinjuku Seven (2017)