Akita Dramas and Films

Below is an on-going list of Dramas and Films that were produced either fully, or partly in Akita Prefecture! I'm doing my best to compile more titles, so be sure to comment if I've missed any (which I'm sure I have!)

I referenced this Japanese wiki article (   Akita Prefecture Dramas and Films Wiki  ) for the initial creation of this list. Other resources I used are in the comments for each title as well. 

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  • Kin Iro no Umi

    1. Kin Iro no Umi

    Japanese Special - 2021, 1 episode

    Filmed in Ogata Village, Akira Prefecture as a regional drama released by NHK.

  • Day and Night

    2. Day and Night

    Japanese Movie - 2019

    The entire film was shot in Akita. It was filmed in the city of Kazuno, Kamayahama Beach,  in Mitane Town, Akita Port in Akita City as well.  This was sourced from this (https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO39770270Y9A100C1L01000/) and this (https://www.navitabi.jp/article/2236) article. 

  • IRIS

    3. IRIS

    Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes

    Parts of this drama were filmed at the Tazawako Ski Resort, in Semboku City, Akita. In 2010, one of the slopes at the resort was named 'IRIS Slope' due to the drama's influence!

  • Sanpei The Fisher Boy

    4. Sanpei The Fisher Boy

    Japanese Movie - 2009

    Filmed in Yokote City, Yuzawa City, Ogachi District of Higashinaruse Village, and Yurihonjo City of Akita Prefecture. 

  • Kodomo no Kodomo

    5. Kodomo no Kodomo

    Japanese Movie - 2008

    Filmed in Noshiro City, Akita prefecture. 

  • Su-ki-da

    6. Su-ki-da

    Japanese Movie - 2005

    In scenes from the 17 year old cast were filmed in Odate City, Akita Prefecture, as well the end-roll scenes. 

  • Free and Easy 15: No Tomorrow For Hama-Chan

    Filmed throughout Akita Prefecture in Semboku City including Kakunodate (samurai resident street), Tazawako Town and Nishiki Village. Additionally in Akita City proper with locations at Akita Station, Senshu Park, and with scenes of Kanto Festival. Lastly there are locations in Oga City including Daikoku Island, and Oga Aquarium. 

  • Ultraman Tiga

    8. Ultraman Tiga

    Japanese Drama - 1996, 52 episodes

    Scene(s) of the first episode were filmed in Akita.

  • Homura Tatsu

    9. Homura Tatsu

    Japanese Drama - 1993, 35 episodes

    Some scenes were filmed in Akita prefecture. 

  • Hachiko Monogatari

    10. Hachiko Monogatari

    Japanese Movie - 1987

    The first ten minutes were filmed in Odate City, Akita Prefecture. This was source from here (https://mainichi.jp/articles/20191206/ddl/k04/200/338000c). 

  • Forest of the Little Bear

    11. Forest of the Little Bear

    Japanese Movie - 1987

    Filmed in Ani Village, Akita.

  • Tora-san 35: The Go-Between

    12. Tora-san 35: The Go-Between

    Japanese Movie - 1985

    Filmed partly in Kazuno City, Akita. 

  • Omoeba Tooku e Kitamonda

    13. Omoeba Tooku e Kitamonda

    Japanese Drama - 1981, 3 episodes

    The film is based in the city of Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture, with locations outside the station and the Kakunodate Higashi High School as well.

  • Mansaku no Hana

    14. Mansaku no Hana

    Japanese Drama - 1981, 156 episodes

    Filmed in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. 

  • Kumo no Jutan

    15. Kumo no Jutan

    Japanese Drama - 1976, 156 episodes

    Some scenes have been filmed in Akita, as Akita dialects are used within the drama.

  • Frankenstein Conquers the World

    16. Frankenstein Conquers the World

    Japanese Movie - 1965

    The scenes of a monster in an oil field was filmed in Akita/referenced to be Akita Prefecture. 

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