Yasushi Akimoto
Writing · Writer · Novel · Producer
Born May 2, 1958 · Meguro, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Active 1983–present
Yasushi Akimoto is a Japanese record producer, lyricist, and television writer, best known for creating and producing some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.
Filmography
Ten Strokes to You (2026) — CreatorSurname Confidential (2026) — Original StorySTU48のウチら好きになりんちゃい (2026) — Creator乃木坂スター誕生！SIX (2025) — Producer · Creator6th Year Memorial Live (2025) — ProducerA Couple of Cuckoos (2022) — LyricistShin Nogizaka Star Tanjou! (2022) — CreatorGuilty Flag (2021) — CreatorRemotely Killed: Behind the Scenes of Murder (2020) — WriterYour Turn to Kill (2019) — WriterThe Last Recipe (2017) — Other · Development ManagerAKB48 Team 8 no Kanto Hakusho Bacchikoi! (2017) — CreatorHKT48 vs NGT48 Sashi Kita Gassen (2016) — CreatorWho Killed Daigoro Tokuyama? (2016) — CreatorCrow's Blood (2016) — Executive ProducerAKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - NMB48 Concert (2013) — ProducerWreck-It Ralph (2012) — SongsNogizakatte, Doko? (2011) — CreatorOne Missed Call (2008) — NovelOne Missed Call 3: Final (2006) — CharactersOne Missed Call 2 (2005) — NovelOne Missed Call (2003) — AuthorBirdcage of Horrors (1999) — ProducerFireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love (1997) — Original Story · Screenplay