Shin Adachi

I Still Wanna Have Sex with My Wife

A struggling screenwriter, Gota Yanagida, faces a sexless marriage with his wife, Chika, who refuses his advances despite his efforts. As they navigate their daily lives, including caring for their son, Taro, Gota's attempts to rekindle their intimacy lead to a comedic and tense battle of wills over their relationship.

Release Date:2025-01-12

Department:Writing

Job:Novel

Episode Count:12

Yolo

After an argument with her younger sister, Le Ying moves out on her own. She meets a boxing trainer and starts boxing.

Release Date:2024-02-10

Department:Writing

Job:Original Film Writer

Vote Count:74

The Beast of Comedy

Tsuchiya, who lives with his single mother in Osaka, does not get serious work once he graduates from high school, but rather devotes himself to mailing jokes to the “Ohgiri” variety show. Seeking to be recognized as a show “Legend,” he devotes his entire life to laughter, setting himself the task of submitting hundreds of entries per day. At loose ends, he encounters a drifter, Pink, who finds him work at his bar while Tsuchiya now devotes himself to becoming a “postcard craftsman” who submits material to a radio program. The entertainers on the program begin to use material from his postcards. A comedian Tsuchiya admires, one of a comic duo called “Bacon,” says on the air that he admires Tsuchiya’s material and that he wants “to do material together.” Dreaming of another chance, Tsuchiya heads for Tokyo.

Release Date:2024-01-05

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:3

Brats, Be Ambitious!

A countryside in 1988. Shun is crazy about fooling around with his best friends. Facing up with their family environment or bullying in school, they struggle against the problems in their adolescents.

Release Date:2023-03-24

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:3

We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams

A treasure appears in front of antique dealer Norio Koike (Kiichi Nakai) and potter Sasuke (Kuranosuke Sasaki). The treasure is Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s chawan (procelain tea bowl) called Houou, that has been missing.

Release Date:2023-01-06

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:4

Lost Man Found

Satoru Matsudo moves to Tokyo in hopes of becoming an actor. He has trouble breaking into the industry, but his luck begins to change when he finds an airplane ticket belonging to a talent agency CEO. Time passes, and Satoru makes a name for himself as an actor. He gets a call from America. Hoping it is a Hollywood offer, he instead hears about his estranged older brother.

Release Date:2022-06-26

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Episode Count:10

Vote Count:9

Rokujouma no Piano Man

There is a young man who called himself the "Rokujouma no Piano Man" performed Piano Man, the masterpiece by Billy Joel and uploaded it onto a video sharing site. Four people with different stories happened to watch the performance and received encouragement without themselves realizing it.

Release Date:2021-02-06

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Episode Count:4

Underdog: Part Two

Suenaga finds his life on the verge of collapsing as violence consumes those around him. However, he finds a worthy opponent in Omura, an up-and-coming wunderkind who is trying to escape his violent past. The men's fight for redemption culminates in a climatic match brimming with raw, testosterone-fueled emotions. Upholding the Rocky Balboa spirit of learning to get hit and keep moving forward, Underdog is a tough, uncompromising epic that deserves a spot in the pantheon of great boxing films.

Release Date:2020-11-27

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:2

Underdog: Part One

Tells the story of three bottom-dog boxers who gets used as punching bags. Pro boxer Suenaga Akira fell off the path to greatness but still tries to crawl his way to the top. Omura Ryuta is a youngster who grew up in foster care. Miyagi Shun, a TV celebrity with famous parents, takes a shot at boxing as part of a TV show. Three underdogs with very different back stories put their pride on the line as they exchange blows.

Release Date:2020-11-27

Department:Writing

Job:Original Story

Vote Count:5

We Make Antiques! Kyoto Rendezvous

The central Kansai region of Japan is the setting for the historic cities of Sakai and Kyoto. Noda and Koike from We Make Antiques are back and together for the tea ceremony by Furuta Shigenari who is the master of the ceremony. Enter a mysterious new woman named Shino about whom the two have a feeling.

Release Date:2020-01-31

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:3

A Beloved Wife

A comedic portrait of an unhappy marriage between an unemployed screenwriter and his wife who's supported him for 10 years, based on the writer/director's own autobiography.

Release Date:2019-10-28

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:5

As Sawa-chan Rides The Waves

Sawa lives in a small port town called Hososhima in Hyuga City. He is a cheerful person who supports a single mother, Yoshiko, and also takes care of a junior high school younger brother. On the other hand, my divorced father, Takuji Tamayama, is a clumsy but hateful man who lives surfing. Sawa visits his father from time to time and takes care of him. Such a peaceful daily life is completely changed by the “incident” caused by my brother. Furthermore, by a reunion with my childhood friend Takeshi who is aiming to become a professional surfer, Sawa will be aware of the “real feeling” that he has hidden in his mind.

Release Date:2019-09-11

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:2

The Kids' Diner

The film is about poor children and 'The Kids' Diner', a place where they can go to get free or cheap food.

Release Date:2019-03-23

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:2

Journey of the Sky Goddess

Takako Kojima works as an announcer in Tokyo, Japan. She is tired of living in Tokyo and she doesn't see a bright future for herself. One day, she is assigned to cover a festival in Minamiosumi, Kagoshima Prefecture. Takako spent her childhood in the town of Minamiosumi and this will be her first time going there in many years. Takako reluctantly covers the festival, but she is changed by the people there.

Release Date:2019-03-09

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Stolen Face

Shirato Takamasa is a detective at the Investigation Cooperation Section of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. His job is to catch wanted criminals by only relying on their faces. One day, he sees Sunami's face who was a senior detective, but had a mysterious death 4 years ago.

Release Date:2019-01-05

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Episode Count:5

Vote Count:4

Shino Can't Say Her Name

Ooshima Shino is a 1st-grade high school student. She has difficulties pronouncing words that start with vowels in front of people. Because of her speech impediment, she does not get along with others. Shino meets Kayo who likes music, but she is tone-deaf. They decide to start a band and Shino begins to change.

Release Date:2018-07-01

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:7

We Make Antiques!

Sakai is a city near Osaka by the bay famous for its swords in the old days and kitchen knives today. Norio is an antique dealer in the city. Sasuke is a potter in the city. Seventeenth century tea master Sen No Rikyu appears before them one day.

Release Date:2018-01-05

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:5

Demekin

As a child, Masaki Sata was teased and bullied because of his appearance and called “Demekin” (popeyed goldfish). He decided to fight back and eventually became unbeatable in fights. His red hair also became a trademark. Masaki Sata and his buddy Atsunari then spent their days fighting and riding motorcycles. After middle school, Masaki Sata went on to high school and Atsunari begins to work at a ramen restaurant. One day, Atsunari comes up with the idea of starting a motorcycle gang with Masaki Sata. What awaits for them are enemies.

Release Date:2017-12-02

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Vote Count:3

Kantaro: The Sweet Tooth Salaryman

A stoic book salesman leads a double life as he plays hooky from work to write his sweets blog. In his journey to attain a glimpse of sweets heaven Kantaro samples various Japanese and Western sweets.

Release Date:2017-07-14

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Episode Count:12

Vote Count:18

14 That Night

In 1987, frustrated junior high student Takashi hates his uncool father hanging around their suburban home all the time, and is pestered by the area’s wannabe gangsters. But he’s interested in the girl next door, the bounteously-breasted Megumi. One day, Takashi hears a rumor that porn actress Kyoko Yokushimaru is coming to town for an autograph session at the only video store in town where Takashi and his judo friends always hang out. Their ridiculous but serious adventure begins. What will Takashi find after all the surprises and chaos? Recalling youth classics like Stand By Me, this is the debut feature of Shin Adachi, Japan Academy Prize-winning screenwriter of 100 Yen Love.

Release Date:2016-12-24

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Vote Count:2

Obon Brothers

A failed director is trying to get his next movie off the ground, while dealing with his cranky brother and his estranged wife.

Release Date:2015-07-25

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Sachi & Mayu

Nakayama Sachi was abandoned by her mother Yumi when she was 5 years old and grew up at an orphanage. Now that she has turned 20, she works a part-time job late night at a supermarket which opens 24 hours. Besides that, drawing pictures is her only emotional refuge. One day, Sachi is accosted by one of the supermarket's regular customers, Mayu, a 17-year-old girl who has runaway from home. On the first day of their meeting, Mayu comes to live at Sachi's apartment, and like a stray cat, she ends up staying. Mayu is cheerful but there is something fragile about her, and Sachi cannot thrust her away. A couple of days later, Sachi hears from her uncle, Nakayama Naoyuki, that he has found her mother.

Release Date:2015-03-17

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

100 Yen Love

Slacker Ichiko gets into a fight with her younger sister and begins to live on her own, working the late shift at a 100 yen shop. On her way home, she passes a gym and meets boxer Kano who trains there in silence...

Release Date:2014-11-15

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:78

Schoolgirl Complex

At an all female high school, a senior of the radio club becomes fascinated with the club's newest member. As graduation nears and the summer heat rises, so does the sexual tension between the girls.

Release Date:2013-08-17

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:13

Just One Point

At the beginning of democracy in Mongolia, everyone was trying to make a living by trading and improving their lives. However, boxing coach H. Magvan and famous volleyball player Ts. Tumendelger decided to develop and popularize baseball. At this time, Japanese baseball coach Sekino Mototo arrived and taught the Mongolians the sport of baseball that no one knew. Thus, the film vividly depicts the process of preparing the team formed by Sekino Mototo to participate in the first AFC Championship and the moments of victory and defeat of the athlete.

Release Date:2013-06-28

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Virgin Wandering

Jun Kanai is a lecturer at the University of Tokyo who despite being in his thirties is still a virgin. One day he reunites with an old student of his and decides that she will be the one to take his virginity but finds out that she will soon be studying abroad.

Release Date:2009-08-08

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

Vote Count:1

Aogura

Release Date:2006-10-28

Department:Writing

Job:Screenplay

The Catch Man

Takashi, an unemployed young man, is entrusted with a "catch ball shop" by a stranger he meets in the park. While accepting people's feelings through catch ball, Takashi himself remembers the important things that he had forgotten.

Release Date:2006-10-21

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Mask de 41

Tadao Kuramochi, an ordinary salaryman, decides one day to reach for his dreams and start his own wrestling federation. Tadao must succeed to save his family on the verge of collapsing.

Release Date:2004-01-26

Department:Writing

Job:Writer