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.
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![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.
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![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!
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![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.
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![Kodomo no Kodomo]()
5. Kodomo no Kodomo
Japanese Movie - 2008
Filmed in Noshiro City, Akita prefecture.
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![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.
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![Free and Easy 15: No Tomorrow For Hama-Chan]()
7. Free and Easy 15: No Tomorrow For Hama-Chan
Japanese Movie - 2004
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.
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![Ultraman Tiga]()
8. Ultraman Tiga
Japanese Drama - 1996, 52 episodes
Scene(s) of the first episode were filmed in Akita.
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![Homura Tatsu]()
9. Homura Tatsu
Japanese Drama - 1993, 35 episodes
Some scenes were filmed in Akita prefecture.
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![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).
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![Forest of the Little Bear]()
11. Forest of the Little Bear
Japanese Movie - 1987
Filmed in Ani Village, Akita.
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![Tora-san 35: The Go-Between]()
12. Tora-san 35: The Go-Between
Japanese Movie - 1985
Filmed partly in Kazuno City, Akita.
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![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.
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![Mansaku no Hana]()
14. Mansaku no Hana
Japanese Drama - 1981, 156 episodes
Filmed in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture.
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![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.
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![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.
