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The Naked Director

Season 1 · 8 episodes · Aug 8, 2019

Follows the story of Toru Muranishi's unusual and dramatic life filled with big ambitions as well as spectacular setbacks in his attempt to turn Japan's porn industry on its head.

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    Episode 1

    The Hidden Side

    Aug 8, 2019

    After another month of lackluster encyclopedia sales, Muranishi's job is on the line. But just when he starts making money, his life falls apart.

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    Episode 2

    Uncensored

    Aug 8, 2019

    Muranishi and Toshi move onto selling porn magazines, starting their own bookstore chain in Hokkaido. But their success attracts unwanted attention.

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    Episode 3

    Shake Things Up

    Aug 8, 2019

    After living on the lam in Tokyo, Muranishi and Toshi are arrested in Sapporo. Once they get out, they reunite with Kawada with a new goal: video.

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    Episode 4

    The Real Thing

    Aug 8, 2019

    Furuya tells the Sapphire team that Ikezawa and Takei are working together. Muranishi recruits a Poseidon actress for their next video.

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    Episode 5

    Blossoming

    Aug 8, 2019

    Blacklisted by Ikezawa and squeezed by the regulatory commission, Sapphire nears bankruptcy. After confronting her mother, Megumi seeks out Muranishi.

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    Episode 6

    Delusions of Grandeur

    Aug 8, 2019

    Muranishi takes his crew to Hawaii for an ambitious make-or-break shoot with Allison, a famous American porn star. Toshi goes to Furuya for help.

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    Episode 7

    Don't Dream It's Over

    Aug 8, 2019

    Facing a 370-year prison term, Muranishi 100 million yen to make bail. While Toshi and Kawada struggle to raise funds, Kaoru demands to help out.

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    Episode 8

    A Sexual Revolution

    Aug 8, 2019

    Back in Japan, the Showa era is ending and Kaoru Kuroki has become a sensation. Sapphire and Poseidon are cranking out videos, but a crackdown looms.