Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojima

Born: August 24, 1963
in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Hideo Kojima is the creator, writer, director and producer of a number of hugely successful video games and is recognized as one of the most influential game designers in the industry. He began designing video games during a time when the medium was still relatively new, and many of his friends and colleagues discouraged him from exploring these untested waters. Although his early career was filled with rejected game ideas, he persevered against the naysayers and rose to become the Vice President of one of the largest game publishing companies in the world. He started his game design career with Konami and made his first breakthrough when he modified a combat title called ‘Metal Gear’ into a more stealth oriented game, marking the beginning of an entire new genre of game that focuses on planning, tactics and subterfuge rather than sheer force. Before his video game career took off, he was interested in writing and directing films, and this cinematic influence helped his games to inspire the next generation of designers in the relatively new world of video games. The cinematic cut scenes and intricate storytelling of his games encouraged many other designers to follow in his creative footsteps, and today the ‘Metal Gear’ series of games is one of the most financially successful video game franchises ever created.

Movies for Hideo Kojima...

Memories of Kenji Eno
Title: Memories of Kenji Eno
Character: Self
Released: November 15, 2023
Type: Movie
Behind game titles such as “D” or “Enemy Zero”, Kenji Eno is a creator who was one step ahead in pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the game medium, influencing many people throughout his career. Commemorating the 10 years since his sudden passing in 2013, we will premiere a documentary gathering testimonials from people who were close to him, starting with his wife Yuka Iino, creators such as Hideo Kojima, Fumito Ueda and artists such as Pierre Taki or Tadanobu Asano.
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Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds
Title: Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds
Character: Self
Released: June 17, 2023
Type: Movie
A journey into the creative mind of the most iconic video game designer in the world. Featuring appearances from visionary artists Guillermo del Toro, Nicholas Winding Refn, Grimes, George Miller, Norman Reedus, Woodkid, Chvrches, this visually captivating documentary gives a rare insight into Hideo Kojima’s creative process as he launches his own independent studio.
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Title: Copenhagen Cowboy
Character: Hideo
Released: January 5, 2023
Type: TV
After a lifetime of being sold as a human good luck charm, a woman with mysterious supernatural abilities seeks revenge against those who wronged her.
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Title: GAME GENOME
Released: October 5, 2022
Type: TV
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Death Stranding: Inside Kojima Productions
Title: Death Stranding: Inside Kojima Productions
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2019
Type: Movie
Exclusive behind-the-scenes access to legendary game creator Hideo Kojima's new studio, Newsbeat shows the making of Death Stranding - the first game from Kojima Productions in Tokyo.
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Title: Too Old to Die Young
Character: Yakuza Executioner (uncredited)
Released: June 10, 2019
Type: TV
Detective Martin Jones, who leads a double life as a killer for hire in Los Angeles' deadly underground, suffers an existential crisis which leads him deeper into a blood splattered world of violence.
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Title: Burnie Vlog
Character: Self
Released: January 27, 2017
Type: TV
To celebrate the “Year of the Rooster,” Burnie decided to make a weekly vlog to show the inner workings of Rooster Teeth and experiences from his life as CCO! Travel with Burnie as he represents the company all over the world, catches up with old friends, and goes behind the scenes in all things Rooster Teeth.
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Title: HideoTube
Released: February 11, 2016
Type: TV
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Title: The Game Awards
Character: Self
Released: December 5, 2014
Type: TV
The Game Awards is an annual awards ceremony honoring achievements in the video game industry. Established in 2014, the shows are produced and hosted by game journalist Geoff Keighley, who worked on its predecessor, the Spike Video Game Awards, for over ten years. In addition to the awards, The Game Awards also features premieres of new games and in-depth looks at previously announced ones.
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Title: Diggin' in the Carts
Character: Self
Released: September 4, 2014
Type: TV
Diggin' In The Carts shines a spotlight on the composers who created a style of music that has had an immense impact on modern pop culture. From the personal studios of these legendary composers, to the concert halls of Japan where symphony orchestras are performing their compositions to sold-out crowds today - the series will document how the music of video games was created, what inspired it, and how it evolved into its own cultural phenomenon. Peppered with commentary from some of modern music’s finest DJ’s, musicians and electronic producers from around the world, the documentary also shows the influence these Japanese composers had on the world - and the world of music.
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Video Games: The Movie
Title: Video Games: The Movie
Character: Self
Released: July 18, 2014
Type: Movie
From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, "Video Games: The Movie" is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry. Narrated by Sean Astin and featuring in-depth interviews with the godfathers who started it all, the icons of game design, and the geek gurus who are leading us into the future, "Video Games: The Movie" is a celebration of gaming from Atari to Xbox and an eye-opening look at what lies ahead.
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Title: SWITCH Interview Masters
Released: April 6, 2013
Type: TV
Two charismatic people from completely different fields who usually have no contact with each other meet, and with the intention of what kind of chemical reaction "switch" will enter, "masters" who are active on the front line will meet each other. In addition to the chemical reactions of the two charisma that can not be seen in a simple dialogue, they visit each other's work sites and explore common methodologies and hints for success, as well as the "face" of both the speaker and the listener. A new cross-interview show that you can enjoy.
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Title: RT Life
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2011
Type: TV
Everything that goes on behind closed doors at Rooster Teeth Productions.
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Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 2
Title: Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 2
Character: Himself
Released: June 12, 2008
Type: Movie
Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 narrates the fictional events of the Metal Gear storyline beginning with Metal Gear Solid 3 and up to the events leading to Metal Gear Solid 4. The documentary centers around an undisclosed narrator (voiced by Masane Tsukuyama in Japanese and Guy Perryman in English) attempting to track Solid Snake down and narrates the history surrounding him, his father Big Boss (Naked Snake) and his brothers Liquid Snake and Solidus Snake.
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Hideo Kojima's Gene
Title: Hideo Kojima's Gene
Character: Himself
Released: June 12, 2008
Type: Movie
Short documentary on the making of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, included with the Limited Edition
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The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: External Perspective
Title: The Making of Metal Gear Solid 4: External Perspective
Character: Himself
Released: June 12, 2008
Type: Movie
As the saga of Solid Snake comes to a close with the new breathtaking Hollywood action game, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots, this documentary takes a look at the series and the long dark road that has led to this final chapter.
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Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1
Title: Metal Gear Saga: Vol. 1
Character: Himself
Released: February 27, 2006
Type: Movie
Metal Gear Saga Vol. 1 features an in-depth documentary-style video feature that details the Metal Gear series' epic narrative, from beginning to end. Spanning five games and just as many decades of fictional history, Metal Gear Saga ties together the game's complex narrative in chronological order, from the 1960's-with the heroic origins of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater-to the cliffhanger conclusion of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, set in the early 21st century. Metal Gear series creator Hideo Kojima also appears in a series of candid interviews, recounting the origins of the series and sharing its secrets, such as the original setting of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, his thoughts on the infamous NES game Snake's Revenge, and what gamers can look forward to in the forthcoming Metal Gear Solid 4.
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Azumi
Title: Azumi
Character: Bandit (uncredited)
Released: May 10, 2003
Type: Movie
In war-torn Japan, the Tokugawa Shogun, desperate to restore peace to his people, orders the assassination of the hostile warlords. A beautiful young woman is raised from birth with nine other orphans, to become an assassin. Her name is Azumi, the ultimate assassin.
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The Making of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Title: The Making of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Character: Self
Released: March 28, 2003
Type: Movie
As Solid Snake is about to undergo another sneaking mission, he gets a call on his Codec. Expecting Otacon, he proceeds to answer and explains that he's about to start the mission. However, the caller is actually revealed to be Hideo Kojima, who requests Snake's help as he fears his project had been leaked. He then proceeds to explain the development process alongside a narrator, also using some game footage.
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Versus
Title: Versus
Released: October 23, 2000
Type: Movie
A group of ruthless gangsters, an unknown woman and an escaped convict have met, in The Forest of Resurrection, the 444th portal to the other side. Their troubles start when those once killed and buried in the forest come back from the dead.