Yamada Aki was born in Tokyo, where she continues to reside. After joining TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc.), she was assigned to the drama department and debuted three years later as a television director. Since then she has worked on two-hour TV dramas, variety shows, nature documentaries, music programs, short animation films and a variety of other television formats. She has also directed a theatrical production for two actors and events. She has been the director of the DigiCon6 ASIA Festival, hosted by TBS, since 2014.
