Yoshiyuki Kishi

Yoshiyuki Kishi (岸善幸) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He is recognized for his contributions to both feature films and television productions in Japan.

Career

Kishi has directed and written numerous projects, often bridging the gap between television drama and theatrical film. His notable works include the Wilderness (Aa, Koya) series, released in two parts in 2017, and the Prior Convictions (Zenkamono) franchise, which encompasses both a television series and a feature film.

Filmography

Director

Hakucho to Komori (2026)
Sunset Sunrise (2025)
(Ab)normal Desire (Seiyoku, 2023)
Prior Convictions (Zenkamono, 2022)
Wilderness: Part Two (Aa, Koya Kohen, 2017)
Wilderness: Part One (Aa, Koya, 2017)
Double Life (Nijyuu Seikatsu, 2016)

Television and Drama Series

Prior Convictions: Rookie Probation Officer, Kayo Agawa (WOWOW, 2021)
Kidnap Tour (NHK, 2016)
Ichiban Densha ga Hashitta (NHK, 2015)
The Pioneers (NHK, 2012)

Screenwriter

Kishi frequently serves as the screenwriter for his own directorial projects, including Prior Convictions, the Wilderness series, and his television work such as Kidnap Tour and Ichiban Densha ga Hashitta.