Cast & creator
Koichi Sakamoto
Best known for Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider, Power Rangers
Koichi Sakamoto is a Japanese-born stunt actor, director, and producer for films and television. He is best known for his work as director of numerous tokusatsu works, including Ultraman, Kamen Rider and Super Sentai franchises.
Also known as: Kôichi Sakamoto
142
film credits
58
television credits
5
1971–2026 · acting roles
7.6
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (200)
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Kamen Rider
Director
1971Kamen Rider
Series Director
1971
Power Rangers
Director
1993Power Rangers
Second Unit
1993Power Rangers
Executive Producer
1993Power Rangers
Co-Producer
1993Power Rangers
Co-Executive Producer
1993Power Rangers
Story
1993
GARO
Director
2005
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Director
2011
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger
Director
2023
No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger
Director
2025
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger
Director
2019
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
Director
2013Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger
Series Director
2013
Mashin Sentai Kiramager
Director
2020
Ultraman Z
Director
2020
Kamen Rider Zi-O
Director
2018
Trinity Seven
Producer
2014
Ultraman Decker
Director
2022
Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger
George Spielburton
2012
Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga
Director
2021Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga
Series Director
2021
Kamen Rider Ghost
Director
2015
Ninja Wars: BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja
Director
2026Ninja Wars: BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja
Action Director
2026
Kamen Rider Geats
Director
2022
Kamen Rider Revice
Director
2021
Kamen Rider Gotchard
Director
2023
Ultraman Geed
Series Director
2017
Ultraman Zero: The Chronicle
Director
2017
Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
Storyboard
2016Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
Director
2016
Kamen Rider Saber
Director
2020
Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes
Director
2019
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
Young Priest
1993
Dracula 2000
Stunt Coordinator
2000
Ultraman Ginga S
Director
2014
Wingman
Series Director
2024Wingman
Action Director
2024Wingman
Director
2024
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy
Director
2020
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad
Director
2022
Beverly Hills Ninja
Stunts
1997
4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
Director
20194 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
Action Director
20194 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
Creator
2019
BEAT RUNNERS
Series Director
2026BEAT RUNNERS
Action Director
2026
Mob Psycho 100
Director
2018
Ultraman Regulos
Director
2023Ultraman Regulos
Series Director
2023
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Second Unit Director
1997
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
Director
2022
Martial Law II: Undercover
Stunts
1991
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Action Director
2006
Mission of Justice
Stunts
1992
Girl's Blood
Director
2014
Power Rangers Dino Force Brave
Director
2017
Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail
Director
2022
From Episode of Stinger: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger - High School Wars
Director
2017
Drive
Stunt Coordinator
1997
Kamen Rider Eins with Girls Remix
Director
2026
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie Wars Ultimatum
Director
2012
Kamen Rider Saber Spin-off: Swordsmen Chronicles
Director
2020
Xtreme Vanguard Baatar
Action Director
2025
Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO Movie Wars Mega Max
Director
2011Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO Movie Wars Mega Max
Action Director
2011
009-1: The End of the Beginning
Director
2013
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger the Movie: Gaburincho of Music
Director
2013
Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War
Director
2014Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur War
Director of Photography
2014
Sword of Logos
Director
2021
Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!
Director
2018
Kono Ko Dare no Ko?
Creator
1986
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie
Director
2009
Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate
Director
2010
BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja
Action Director
2019BLACKFOX: Age of the Ninja
Director
2019
Martial Outlaw
Stunts
1993
Bounty Tracker
Chak
1993
SEDAI WARS
Director
2020
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
Director
2018Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
Action Director
2018
Shogun's Ninja
Director
2025Shogun's Ninja
Action Director
2025
Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: It’s Space Time, Everybody!
Director
2012Kamen Rider Fourze The Movie: It’s Space Time, Everybody!
Action Director
2012
High Voltage
Stunt Coordinator
1997
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger
Director
2024Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger
Action Director
2024
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad
Director
2021
Ultraman Ginga S the Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors!
Director
2015
Mashin Sentai Kiramager VS Ryusoulger
Director
2021
Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
Director
2017Space Squad: Space Sheriff Gavan VS Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
Action Director
2017
Ninja vs Shark
Director
2023
Power Rangers Super Megaforce: The Legendary Battle
Director
2015
Extreme Heist
Vegas Thug #2
2002Extreme Heist
Director
2002
AIdroid
Director
2020
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Gazer
Director
2024
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy
Director
2021
Kamen Rider Majade with Girls Remix
Director
2025
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders
Director
2016Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders
Storyboard
2016
Forticus: Streaming! Inheritors of the Favorite Hero
Director
2026
For Life or Death
Shadow Monk Fighter
1996
Bungo Stray Dogs the Movie: BEAST
Director
2022
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power
Co-Executive Producer
2004
Revice Forward: Kamen Rider Live & Evil & Demons
Director
2023
Ultra Fight Victory
Director
2016
Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes
Director
2020
Power Rangers Time Force: Quantum Ranger - Clash for Control
Director
2001
Kamen Rider Revice the Movie: Battle Familia
Director
2022
Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish
Director
2001Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish
Co-Producer
2001
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger
Director
2017Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger
Director of Photography
2017
Ultra Fight Orb: I'm Borrowing the Power of Parent and Child!
Director
2017
Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Eternal
Director
2011
Road to Vendetta
Action Director
2025
Ultraman Zero Cosmo Rise: Rise! Heroes of Light!
Director
2026
Yodonna
Creator
2021
Devon's Ghost: Legend of the Bloody Boy
Director
2005
Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force!
Co-Producer
2000
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Executive Producer
2000
Kamen Rider W Returns: Kamen Rider Accel
Director
2011
Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals
Second Unit Director
2011
Ultraman Regulos: First Mission
Director
2022
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles
Director
2024Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles
Action Director
2024
Power Rangers Time Force: The End of Time
Director
2002Power Rangers Time Force: The End of Time
Co-Producer
2002
Power Rangers Mystic Force: Legendary Catastros
Executive Producer
2006
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: Return of the Magna Defender
Director
1999
Girls in Trouble: Space Squad Episode Zero
Director
2017Girls in Trouble: Space Squad Episode Zero
Action Director
2017
We're a Bounty Hunter Team!
Director
2014
The Living Dragon
Director
2026The Living Dragon
Screenplay
2026
Ninja Zone ~Rise Of The Kunoichi Warrior~
Director
2018Ninja Zone ~Rise Of The Kunoichi Warrior~
Original Story
2018
Kamen Rider Saber × Ghost
Director
2021
Power Rangers S.P.D.: Joining Forces
Executive Producer
2005
Kamen Rider Jeanne & Kamen Rider Aguilera with Girls Remix
Director
2023
Tatsujin Warriors
Director
2025Tatsujin Warriors
Action Director
2025
Kamen Rider Geats: Jyamato Awaking
Director
2024
Super Sentai Strongest Battle Director's Cut
Director
2019Super Sentai Strongest Battle Director's Cut
Action Director
2019
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue: The Queen's Wrath
Co-Producer
2001
Travelers
Director
2013
Power Rangers RPM: Start Your Engines
Executive Producer
2009
Power Rangers Time Force: Dawn of Destiny
Director
2002
Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Day of the Dino
Co-Executive Producer
2004
Power Rangers Mystic Force: Dark Wish
Executive Producer
2006
Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE
Director
2024Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE
Action Director
2024
Power Rangers Time Force: Force from the Future
Director
2001Power Rangers Time Force: Force from the Future
Co-Producer
2001
Kamen Rider Specter × Blades
Director
2021
Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna
Director
2021
Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Lightning Strikers
Co-Executive Producer
2003
Good Morning, Sleeping Lion 2
Director
2024
Power Rangers Jungle Fury: Into The Jungle
Executive Producer
2008
Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Prelude to a Storm
Director
2003
Innocent Lilies: The End And The Beginning
Director
2015Innocent Lilies: The End And The Beginning
Action Director
2015
Hurricane Polymar
Director
2017
Power Rangers Ninja Storm: Samurai's Journey
Executive Co-Producer
2003
Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates
Director
2021Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates
Action Director
2021
Kamen Rider Fourze: Climax Episode
Director
2012
Space Sheriff Shaider: NEXT GENERATION
Director
2014
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi
Director
2023Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi
Action Director
2023
Kamen Rider Revice the Movie Spin-Off: Birth of Chimera
Director
2022
Power Rangers S.P.D.: Boom
Executive Producer
2005
Kamen Rider Fourze: FINAL EPISODE
Director
2013
Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail
Director
2022
Girls Remix in Halloween Party
Director
2025
Ultra Fight Orb
Creator
2017
Broken Path
Director
2008
Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna THE FINAL
Director
2024
Space Sheriff Sharivan: NEXT GENERATION
Director
2014
Tamura Yuto: ISOLATED
Action Director
2025
Good Morning, Sleeping Lion
Director
2022Good Morning, Sleeping Lion
Action Director
2022
Director's Cut Edition Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger BRAVE PRELUDE
Director
2013
Jet Black Ten: The Last Story
Director
2022Jet Black Ten: The Last Story
Action Director
2022
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider PunkJack
Director
2023Geats Extra: Kamen Rider PunkJack
Action Director
2023
Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 3: Yodonna's Valentine
Director
2023
Innocent Lilies
Director
2013
KIRI – Profession: Assassin
Director
2015
Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 2
Action Director
2021Mashin Sentai Kiramager Spin-Off: Yodonna 2
Director
2021
Ultraman Connection Presents: Tamashii Nations Special Streaming featuring Ultraman Trigger
Director
2022