After going freelance in 1967, he helmed a succession of blockbusters and popular works including Eiko e no 5,000 Kiro, Kitakitsune Monogatari, The Gate of Youth and Umi e, See You.
Setelah menjadi freelance pada 1967, ia menghelmkan sebuah suksesi dari blockbuster dan karya-karya terkenal yakni Eiko e no 5,000 Kiro, Kitakitsune Monogatari, The Gate of Youth dan Umi e, See You.