Yuji Sakamoto(Yuji Sakamoto,19675/12 -) isJapan OfWriter-Lyricist-Playwright.Tokyo University of the Arts教授.

OsakaI'm from WifeMoriguchi Saiko(1998marriage).

Career / Overview

Car maintenance shopRaised as the eldest son of three siblings under his parents.Nara Ikuei High Schoolgraduate.I've been in books since high school, and in moviesShinji Aiume, In the novelKenji NakagamiLonging for^[1].

After graduating from high school,Part-time workerLearn the script while doing.1987,"1stFuji TV Young Scenario AwardDebuted at the age of 19^[1].. At the same timeDirector's CompanyI was also applying for the script recruitment that I was doing, but since it was not adopted there, I went on to the TV path^[1]..I went to Tokyo and improved my script skills while working as an assistant for a TV station.^[1].

1991,Tokyo love story』(Fuji Television Network, Inc) Was a big hit, and the maximum audience rating was 32%. "Monday night 9pmIt becomes a social phenomenon that it is said that women (or office ladies) have disappeared from the city.TrendyLove storyRequests for screenplays began to come in one after another, and at the young age of 23 at that time, laterEiko KitagawaBecome the source ofTrendy dramaAs a standard-bearer of, he was in the limelight.

In addition,Yuji Oda,Takako Matsu,Tetsuya KomuroHe also wrote the lyrics for songs such as. (Lyricist providing artistreference)

1996, Declared a writer's rest on the grounds that he "apparently disliked television and escaped" and once left the television world^[1].. at firstKenji IinoEngaged in game-related work at Warp Co., Ltd., led by "Real Sound ~Kaze no Regret~Such asscenarioWorked on,1998Leaved the company.I had a relationshipLiterary magazine OfEditor-in-chiefRecommended byNovelistI tried to convert to, but I continued to write one novel for 3 years and it became about 2000 sheets of manuscript paper, but I do not know how to finish it and it is still unfinished and has not been announced^[1].. 『Sharp glare』(Fuji TV) drama version (screenplayYumiko Inoue) Was inspired by the drama, which was one of the reasons for returning to the world of TV script.^[1]..During this rest period, I got married to MoriguchiEldest daughterExperienced the birth of.My wife continued to work as an actor, so she is in charge of childcare while writing at home.HusbandThe turning point was that I started to live a life^[1].

2004,Chihiro ItoWithIsao YukisadaDirector's movie "Avoid love in the center of the world』, And achieved great commercial success by making this movie a big hit.

After returning, I started writing on other than Fuji TV.^[1],Child abuseThe theme of "Mother],Single motherとWelfare"Woman』, In the male societyPower harassment,sexual harassment"Problematic restaurant, Which depicts the interaction between the crime victim's family and the perpetrator's family.Still, Life Goes On], Etc., greatly changing the image of the trendy drama, and releasing original script dramas on social issues one after another, attracting high praise and attention in aspects different from the success of the trendy drama era.

In addition, the original script drama has been highly evaluated from overseas, and "MotherIs South Korea,トルコA remake version will be produced and broadcast on.Also,People's Republic of ChinaBut the start of distribution is announced^[2]And thenFrance,ウクライナ,Thailand,スペインProduction of remake works by^[3][4]・ Broadcasting is taking place.In addition, the remade drama was also a hit, receiving high praise such as receiving high ratings and numerous drama awards, and as of 2019, it will be deployed in 10 Asian countries and more than 35 countries around the world, outside Japan. It is showing an unusual spread^[5][6].. Following "Mother", "WomanHas been produced and broadcast in remakes in Turkey and France, and has been deployed in more than 25 countries around the world.Also,"Someday I will remember this love and I'll surely cryIs Turkey, "Problematic restaurantIs the People's Republic of China, "the best divorceIs being produced and broadcast as a remake version in South Korea.

In the trendy drama era, he reveals that "I always had the feeling that this was not what I wanted to write."^[7]In addition, he added, "All the dramas I have written so far are all heartfelt, and I think they are just as important as they used to be."^[8].

Also, although I am aware that I am walking on a road that is a little off the main, I do not think that I want to write experimental things, but I want to write something that is a little spilled on a TV drama. He says that the point has not changed since he was doing a trendy drama.^[1]。事実、復帰以降に坂元が脚本を担当した社会派と評される作品においても、坂元のトレンディドラマ時代のような役者同士の軽快なやりとりによるシーンが多数存在しており、特定のジャンルに括られる作品は少ない^[9].

2016January,Tokyo University of the Artsgraduate SchoolBecame a professor in the screenplay area of ​​film expression technology at the Graduate School of Film and New Media.

2018In March, the serial drama "custard apple』\ After the last round,InstagramAt the end of the work, he took a break from writing the script for the serial drama for a while, and declared that he would try to work in other forms such as the stage and movies.I have decided on this matter for four years, and after explaining it to the people around me, I wrote one serial drama each in the January period for four years.After the announcement of the TV script closure, the original script drama "anone" will be released on October 4th.France OfCannesWon the Grand Prix of "MIPCOM BUYERS'AWARD for Japanese Drama" for the second time since "Woman" as "a work you definitely want to buy" and "a work you want to broadcast in your own country" in Japanese dramas at "MIPCOM 2018" held in Japan.^[10][11]..However, it does not mean that I will not do any serial drama work from now on. "In the world of television, even if a job is decided now, it will be broadcast at the earliest two years later. It means that nothing has been decided now. Will be taking a break for a while, "he said, saying that due to the schedule, he will take a break from the serial drama.^[1].

2018 year 9 month,Kyoko KoizumiProduction office represented byThe day after tomorrowPlanning and production byDrama"Is it here again?"Isao ToyoharaDirected), "63rdKishida Kunishi Drama AwardIs the final candidate.

2019"Let's go to the whole country! Reading Journey" Reading "-Yuji Sakamoto's words and words, which started on March 3th.Mitsushima HikariThe goal is to conquer all prefectures with a plan that says "I'm going on a journey to read", "I have actor Hikari Mitsushima and guests invited to each region read aloud the scenarios and novels written by Yuji Sakamoto." Originally held irregularly^[12].

20211月29日公開された映画『I fell in love like a bouquet』In charge of the script.The director isHiroyasu Doi, StarringShogi ShibataとArimura Kajun ^[13].

episode

• Fuji TV's monthly drama "Love generation"forEiichi OtakiWritten by "Happy EndingsThe one-phrase that "Your untied hair seems to be crying and your heart is upset"LyricsRegarding, Sakamoto directed when recording this song at that timeNagayama KozoThere is an episode that he was called to and helped only the phrase that started singing^[14].
• TunnelsA fan of the late-night radio "Tonneluzu All Night NipponI often listened to. "Fuji TV Young Scenario AwardI applied for "Isn't it possible to meet on Fuji TV without a break if I win a prize?"In addition, his wife Yoko Moriguchi was also a fan of Tunnels in high school, like Sakamoto.^[15].

Work award history

• 2008,Our textbookBy the 26thKuniko Mukai PrizeAward, 54thThe Television Drama Academy AwardReceived the Screenplay Award.
• 2010,MotherBy the 65thThe Television Drama Academy AwardScreenplay Award,Tokyo drama award2010 Screenplay Award, and 19thHashida PrizeAward.Galaxy awardThe 48th (2010) TV category selection.37thBroadcast Cultural Fund AwardTV Drama Program Category TV Drama Program Award. MIPCOM BUYERS'AWARDS 2010 Jury Special Award.Tokyo drama award2017 Overseas Special Award (Turkey version)
• 2011,Goodbye』ByInternational Drama Festival in TOKYO Excellence Award (single drama) at Tokyo Drama Award 2011.
• 2011,Still, Life Goes On], The 70th The Television Drama Academy Awards Screenplay Award, andNew Artist AwardAwarded in the broadcasting category.49thGalaxy award Awarded.2012,Tokyo drama awardReceived Best Picture / Excellence Award.
• 2013,the best divorceWon the 76th The Television Drama Academy Award for Screenplay.39th (2012) Broadcast Culture Fund Award^[16]..50th (2012) TV category selection^[17].. 2013Japan Broadcasting Corporation Prize^[18]..Program category TV drama program highest award.Tokyo Drama Award 2013^[19].
• 2013,Woman], The 30th ATP Award TV Grand Prix 2013-Drama category, best.Also,2014,Japan Broadcasting Corporation Prize・ The best in the program section and TV drama section.CannesWon the Grand Prix at the sponsor MIPCOM BUYERS'AWARD for Japanese Drama.
• 2014,Father's back』, Cultural Agency Art Festival Award TV Drama Category Excellence Award-Episode 2" Wedding Match "
• 2016,Someday I will remember this love and I'll surely cryBy the 3thConfidence Award Drama AwardReceived the Screenplay Award^[20]. Galaxy awardMay 2016 Monthly Award^[21]Tokyo Drama Award 2016^[22]Best Picture / Drama Series Excellence Award.
• 2017,Quartet』, 7th Confidence Award Drama Award Screenplay Award^[23], 2017 Annual Grand Prize Screenplay Award^[24], 92nd The Television Drama Academy Awards Screenplay Award^[25], Galaxy Award March 2017 Monthly Award, 3th Galaxy Award TV Division Excellence Award, Tokyo Drama Award 54 Excellence Award,Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology AwardAwarded in the broadcasting category.
• 2018, Of the actorHirose TinWas starring in the Wednesday drama "custard appleWon the Grand Prix of "MIPCOM BUYERS'AWARD for Japanese Drama" as "a work I want to broadcast in my own country" at the content trade fair "MIPCOM 2018" held in Cannes, France.

Works involved

TV drama

• classmate(July 1989, 7-September 3, 9,Fuji Television Network, Inc) --Original:Fumi Shibamon
• The best man in Japan(July 1990, 4-September 9, 6,Fuji Television Network, Inc）
• Tokyo love story(January 1991, 1-March 7, Fuji TV)-Original: Fumi Saimon
• Twenty years old promise(July 1992, 10-September 10, Fuji TV)
• You said you want to see the sea(Fuji TV, August 1994, 9)
• Miracles of the holy night Episode 2 "Saints Come to the City" (December 1995, 12, Fuji TV)
• Give me wings!(July 1996, 7-September 1, Fuji TV)
• Love deviation Chapter 3 "She Dislikes Her" (August 2002, 8-September 29, Fuji TV)-Original:Megumi Yuikawa
• remote(July 2002, 10-September 12, 12,Nippon TV) --Original:Amagi Seimaru
• Someone next to you(July 2003, 10-September 7, Fuji TV)
• To you dear(April 2004, 4-June 19, Fuji TV)-Original:Masashi Sada"Gege"
• Last Christmas(July 2004, 10-September 11, Fuji TV)
• Journey to the West(July 2006, 1-September 9, Fuji TV)
• Top caster(July 2006, 4-September 17, Fuji TV)
• Our textbook(July 2007, 4-September 12, Fuji TV)
• Bizarre girlfriend(July 2008, 4-September 20, 6,TBS）
• Sun and sea classroom(July 2008, 7-September 21, Fuji TV)
• Chase ~ National Tax Inspector ~(July 2010, 4-September 17, 5,NHK）
• Mother(July 2010, 4-September 14, 6,Nippon TV）
• A Strange Story 20th Anniversary Special-Autumn-Popular Artist Competition Edition- Episode 3 "Shiori no Koi" (October 2010, 10, Fuji TV) --Original:Akigawa Minato
• Goodbye(November 2011, 3, NTV)
• Still, Life Goes On(July 2011, 7-September 7, Fuji TV)
• Losing and winning-Shigeru Yoshida, the man who created the postwar period-(September 2012, 9-October 8, 10)
• the best divorce(July 2013, 1-September 10, Fuji TV)
  • The Best Divorce Special 2014 (February 2014, 2, Fuji TV)
• Woman(April 2013, 7-May 3, NTV)
• Mosaic Japan(July 2014, 5-September 18, 6,WOWOW）
• Father's back Episode 2 "Wedding Match" (July 2014, 7, TBS)
• Problematic restaurant(July 2015, 1-September 15, Fuji TV)^[26]
• Someday I will remember this love and I'll surely cry(July 2016, 1-September 18, Fuji TV)^[27]
• Quartet(April 2017, 1-September 17, TBS)^[28]
• custard apple(April 2018, 1-May 10, NTV)^[29]
• Living(July 2020, 5-September 30, 6,NHK General）^[30][31][32]
• switch (April 2020, 6, TV Asahi)^[33]
• Soyoda, Wako and three ex-husbands(April 2021 -, Kansai Television)

movies

• No employment front abnormalities(1991) --Original:Ryoichi Sugimoto * Participate as script cooperation
• Yuri ЮЛИИ (1996) * First director's work.Also in charge of drafts and screenplays
• TOKYO EYES (1998 Japan = France) * Joint script with Santiago Amigorena and Philip Madral (in charge of Japanese dialogue)
• Avoid love in the center of the world(2004) --Original:Kyoichi Katayama ■Isao Yukisada,Chihiro ItoJoint script with
• Jimmy Heaven(2006)
• Journey to the West(2007)
• I fell in love like a bouquet(2021)^[34]

stage

• stand by Me(August 1991) --Director:Nagayama Kozo
• Love and revolution(1992 * Written and directed), (2009: Replay, Directed:Toru Matsuura）
• Recitation drama Unreturned first love, Ebina SA (2012) * Screenplay / Direction
• Recitation drama Unreturned first love, Ebina SA / Kalashnikov rifle strait (2014) * Screenplay / Direction
• Also here (2018) * Screenplay

ゲーム

• Enemy Zero(1996, Warp) * Dialogue
• Real sound Wind Regret (1997, Warp)
• New Romania Porori Youth(2003,Sega）^[35]

Television Animation

• Mystery ~ayakashi~"Tenmori Monogatari" (2006, Fuji TV)

Comic

• SKINLESS COWBOY (1994,Big Comic Spirits) * Drawing:Kubotouchi Eisaku

Book

• Tokyo Love Story (1991,Shogakukan）ISBN-978 4093590419: TV scenario work collection.
• Yuri (1996,Gentosha）ISBN-978 4877281182: Movie scenarios and original poems.
• Indigo -Blue Note- (2003,Shogakukan Production）ISBN-978 4796870214: Art comic.Chen Shufen(An illustration),ordinaryCollaboration with (illustration).
• Woogie Cook Children (2014,Kawade Shobo Shinsha）ISBN-978 4309274829: Picture by Shuichi Hayashida.Nippon TVSeries drama "Woman』\ Fictitious appearing in the playPicture bookHowever, it was published one year after the broadcast in response to the viewer's request.
• Round-trip letter First love and affair (2017, Little More)ISBN-978 4898154618
• Screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto (2018,Gambit）ISBN-978 4907462406

* In addition, each TV drama / movie that wrote the script has been made into a book.

Lyricist providing artist

• TMN
• Tetsuya Komuro
• Yuji Oda
• Takako Matsu
• Le Couple
• Mari Hoshino
• Satomi Takasugi
• Fukatsu Eri

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外部 リンク

• Yuji Sakamoto (skmtyj)- Instagram
• Yuji Sakamoto - allcinema
• Yuji Sakamoto - KINENOTE
• Yuji Sakamoto - Japanese movie database
• Yûji Sakamoto - Internet movie database(English)
• Yuji Sakamoto - Discogs