Takashi Miike was born in the small town of Yao on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan. His main interest growing up was motorbikes, and for a while he harbored ambitions to race professionally. At the age of 18 he went to study at the film school in Yokohama founded by renowned director 'Shôhei Imamura .
Speaks no English, but did his cameo in Hostel in English for Eli Roth , of whom he is a fan. His character in the end credits is listed as "Miike Takashi."
By 2017 became one of the rare directors who has helmed over 100 films.
I can only work realistically while wanting to depict something,unrealistic. .
