Yu Irie
DirectingAbout Yu Irie
Yu Irie (入江 悠, Irie Yū, born November 25, 1979) is a Japanese film director / screenwriter who was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and grew up in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture. After a number of short films, including Obsession and Seven Drives which were screened at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival in 2003 and 2004, Irie directed two softcore erotic V-Cinema videos in 2007, Cream Lemon 7 and Swimsuit Spy - SPY GIRLS. The latter video, an erotic comedy, starred AV Idol Mihiro. In 2009 the second feature film he directed, 8000 Miles (SR サイタマノラッパー, SR: Saitama no Rapper), won the grand prize in the Off Theatre Competition at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. It also earned Irie the Directors Guild of Japan New Directors Award. The film follows four friends from suburban Fukuya (punned on Fukaya) who dream of becoming rap stars. The mostly amateur cast also included adult video actress Mihiro.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yu Irie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Yu Irie's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yu Irie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in シネマスコーレを解剖する。 コロナなんかぶっ飛ばせ, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yu Irie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yu Irie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yu Irie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | シネマスコーレを解剖する。 コロナなんかぶっ飛ばせ | - | Flop | Similar → |
Yu Irie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yu Irie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Irie is "シネマスコーレを解剖する。 コロナなんかぶっ飛ばせ" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Yu Irie acted in?
Yu Irie has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.