He is the first son of director Shohei Imamura. He graduated from Ryuku University. In 1984 he joined Shinchosha but left in 1991 to pursue a creative career. His directing debut was in 1990.
13 Assassins
Audition
September 11
The Eel
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Dr. Akagi
The Most Terrible Time in My Life
The Stairway to the Distant Past
The Trap
Aiki
Waiting in the Dark
Blood
The Most Beautiful Night In The World
Atlanta Boogie
Imprint
Detective Office 5
Asian Beat: I Love Nippon
Dendera
My Sister And Izuna
Muteki no Handicap
