Takafumi Kimura

Takafumi Kimura (Japanese: 木村隆文) is a Japanese television director known primarily for his work on drama series and television movies produced by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK.

Career and Major Works

Throughout his career with NHK, Kimura has directed numerous high-profile television dramas, including serialized morning dramas (asadora) and taiga dramas. His directorial credits span multiple decades, contributing to prominent Japanese television productions.

Drama Series

Convenience Store Kyodai: Tenderness Mojiko Kogane Muraten (NHK / 2026)
Chimudondon (NHK / 2022)
Natsuzora (NHK / 2019)
Sanadamaru (NHK / 2016)
Gochisosan (NHK / 2013-2014)
Dr. Ume-chan (NHK / 2012)
Saka no ue no kumo (NHK / 2011)
Saka no ue no kumo (NHK / 2010)
Dondo Bare (NHK / 2007)

TV Movies

The Rootless Land (NHK / 2018)