Kōji Seki

Kōji Seki (関孝二, Seki Kōji) aka Takashi Seki (関孝司 or 関孝志, Seki Takashi) (born September 20, 1911) is a Japanese film director known for his pioneering work in the pink film genre. Among the accomplishments of Seki's career: he directed the first pink films for Kokuei, the oldest pink film company, Japan's first 3-D film, the world's first 3-D sex film, and Japan's first "invisible man" pink film.

Life and career

Early life

Kōji Seki was born on September 20, 1911 near Kaminarimon in the Asakusa neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. His father was in the construction business. After graduating from high school in 1930, Seki attended the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (merged into Tokyo University of the Arts in 1949), dropping out after one year. In 1937 he joined his father in working in the prop department of Ōizumi Films, a studio which was purchased by Toei Company in 1951. He eventually became Deputy Director for large props at the studio. He moved to Beijing where he worked with the North China Electric Co. before he was drafted into the army.

Koji Seki (disambiguation)

Koji Seki or Kōji Seki may refer to:

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