Satoshi Miki
Biography
Born on Aug. 9, 1961 at Kanagawa Prefecture. He started out as a writer for the hit TV variety shows, some of which are legendary known in Japan. He then begun directing stages and has further expanded into TV dramas and films. His directing style has its good and urbane sense of humor, in which seemingly unnecessary episodes and dialogues are developed and interwoven into a story, incidentally making them indispensable parts in the story. His first film "In the Pool" ('05) and the second feature Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast were consecutively released theatrically in the year 2005.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
It is a sketch comedy series starring SixTONES, marking the group’s first attempt at comedy as a unit. The show features a range of formats, including situational sketches, short skits, and serialized comedy segments, all performed on full-scale, professionally designed sets. In each episode, SixTONES collaborate with guest actors and emerging creators, taking on various scripts and creative directions. Through these performances, the members showcase their distinct personalities as they engage in dynamic and often chaotic comedic interactions. The series offers a unique side of SixTONES that is exclusive to this program.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A humorous wedding story fueled by a rather no-good father and son, disguised as the old and new “good guys.” The father Nobuo, and his son Tamio, are unable to mature, unable to break the parent-child roles, have no sense of responsibility, and keep holding on to the past. The pair is overwhelmed by all the colorful characters around them telling them what to do. They go to strenuous and humorous efforts to make Tamio’s wedding an event to remember.