Sōjin Kamiyama (上山 草人, Kamiyama Sōjin) or just Sōjin (草人; 30 January 1884 – 28 July 1954) was a Japanese film actor. He…Sōjin Kamiyama (上山 草人, Kamiyama Sōjin) or just Sōjin (草人; 30 January 1884 – 28 July 1954) was a Japanese film actor. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1917 and 1954. He was the subject of a 1995 TV documentary by the Japanese film director Nobuhiro Suwa. He was born in Miyagi, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan. His wife was actress Uraji Yamakawa.
Matsunosuke Onoe (尾上 松之助, Onoe Matsunosuke; September 12, 1875 – September 11, 1926), sometimes known as Medama no…Matsunosuke Onoe (尾上 松之助, Onoe Matsunosuke; September 12, 1875 – September 11, 1926), sometimes known as Medama no Matchan ("Eyeballs" Matsu), was a Japanese actor. His birth name is Tsuruzo Nakamura. He is sometimes credited as Yukio Koki, Tamijaku Onoe, or Tsunusaburo Onoe, and as a kabuki artist he went by the name Tsurusaburo Onoe. He gained great popularity, appearing in over 1,000 films, and has been called the first superstar of Japanese cinema.
Hiroki Iijima (飯島 寛騎, Ījima Hiroki; born 16 August 1996, in Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese actor. Iijima is represented…Hiroki Iijima (飯島 寛騎, Ījima Hiroki; born 16 August 1996, in Hokkaido, Japan) is a Japanese actor. Iijima is represented by Oscar Promotion.
Yasuo Iwata (岩田 安生, Iwata Yasuo; January 19, 1942 – October 24, 2009) was a Japanese voice actor from Iwate, most known…Yasuo Iwata (岩田 安生, Iwata Yasuo; January 19, 1942 – October 24, 2009) was a Japanese voice actor from Iwate, most known for his role as Nanbutsu Isasaka in Sazae-san.
Junki Tozuka (戸塚 純貴, Tozuka Junki; born July 22, 1992, in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is…Junki Tozuka (戸塚 純貴, Tozuka Junki; born July 22, 1992, in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is affiliated with Box Corporation. He is best known for his role as the character, Shunpei Nara, from the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Wizard.
Hideaki Tezuka (手塚 秀彰, Tezuka Hideaki; born December 5, 1954) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tochigi…Hideaki Tezuka (手塚 秀彰, Tezuka Hideaki; born December 5, 1954) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tochigi Prefecture. He is affiliated with Seinenza Theater Company. Tezuka is known for his roles in The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014), Chōjin Sentai Jetman (1991) and Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 (2013).
Takashi Inagaki (稲垣隆史, Inagaki Takashi; May 11, 1937 – March 12, 2025) was a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated…Takashi Inagaki (稲垣隆史, Inagaki Takashi; May 11, 1937 – March 12, 2025) was a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Mingei Theatre Company. Inagaki died on March 12, 2025, at the age of 87.
Takeru Satoh (佐藤 健, Satō Takeru; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for his leading role as…Takeru Satoh (佐藤 健, Satō Takeru; born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for his leading role as Ryotaro Nogami in the Kamen Rider Den-O franchise, and as Himura Kenshin in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film and its sequels. In 2025, he starred in and co-executive produced the musical drama Glass Heart for Netflix.
Tetsuo Kakimoto (柿本 哲夫, Kakimoto Tetsuo; born September 11, 1968), known professionally as Tetsuo Kurata (倉田 てつを…Tetsuo Kakimoto (柿本 哲夫, Kakimoto Tetsuo; born September 11, 1968), known professionally as Tetsuo Kurata (倉田 てつを, Kurata Tetsuo), is a Japanese television, stage film actor singer restaurateur and model. He is best known for portraying Kotaro Minami, the main character in the tokusatsu television series Kamen Rider Black and its sequel, Kamen Rider Black RX. At the age of 19, Kurata made his acting debut in Black, and has since appeared in many other television series and Japanese doramas. He was Playgirl Magazine's Man of the Year for its September 1988 issue. His centerfold was photographed by Naoko Yamaguchi.
Masaharu Satō (佐藤 正治, Satō Masaharu; born July 1, 1946) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator affiliated with…Masaharu Satō (佐藤 正治, Satō Masaharu; born July 1, 1946) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. Satō is best known for the roles of Buffaloman and Sunshine in Kinnikuman, Miyamoto Musashi in Yaiba, Adah in Mushiking: King of the Beetles, Dora-med III in The Doraemons, Master Roshi in Dragon Ball Super, and Dezumozorlya in Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger. He has also voiced numerous characters in Kinnikuman, Dr. Slump & Arale-chan, Fist of the North Star, and Dragon Ball. He also made a voice guest appearance in the third episode of GoGo Sentai Boukenger and Juken Sentai Gekiranger.
Takao Inoue (井上 孝夫, Inoue Takao; Inoue Makio) November 30, 1938 – November 29, 2019, known professionally by his stage…Takao Inoue (井上 孝夫, Inoue Takao; Inoue Makio) November 30, 1938 – November 29, 2019, known professionally by his stage name Makio Inoue (井上 真樹夫), was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is most well known for his longstanding roles as Captain Harlock in Captain Harlock from 1978 through the 1980s and 1990s and Goemon Ishikawa XIII in Lupin III from 1977 to 2011.
Hiroshi Tsuchida (土田 大, Tsuchida Hiroshi) is a Japanese actor affiliated with 81 Produce. He frequently dubs character…Hiroshi Tsuchida (土田 大, Tsuchida Hiroshi) is a Japanese actor affiliated with 81 Produce. He frequently dubs character voices from English-speaking films into Japanese for the local market. He is most well known for his roles as Saizo/Ninja Blue in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994–1995) and Grisha Jaeger in Attack on Titan (2013–2023). Tsuchida's performance in a 1995 episode of Kakuranger, where Saizo is surprised by an assassin who exclaims "Today is Friday in California!" and attempts to shoot him, became a popular Internet meme in the early 2020s.
Ryo Takeuchi (Japanese: 竹内 崚, Hepburn: Takeuchi Ryō; born April 26, 1993), better known by the stage name Ryoma…Ryo Takeuchi (Japanese: 竹内 崚, Hepburn: Takeuchi Ryō; born April 26, 1993), better known by the stage name Ryoma Takeuchi (竹内 涼真) is a Japanese actor, model, and television personality who is affiliated with Horipro. He was a Rissho University Global Environmental Sciences student. He is best known for his role as Shinnosuke Tomari, the main character of Kamen Rider Drive; Ebihara Katsuo in the TBS 2025 drama Jaa, Anta Ga Tsukutte Miro Yo; and Suzuki Shinya in the movie 10Dance.
Daisuke Fukuda (福田 大典, Fukuda Daisuke; born March 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Taiten Kusunoki (楠 大典…Daisuke Fukuda (福田 大典, Fukuda Daisuke; born March 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Taiten Kusunoki (楠 大典, Kusunoki Taiten; sometimes spelt Taitem Kusunoki), is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Amuleto. He is best known for dubbing roles for Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and many more.
Fuku Suzuki (鈴木 福, Suzuki Fuku; born 17 June 2004) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. A member of the talent agency…Fuku Suzuki (鈴木 福, Suzuki Fuku; born 17 June 2004) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. A member of the talent agency Theatre Academy, he made his first appearance in 2006 on the NHK children's programme Inai Inai Baa! before earning a major role in Marumo no Okite and more recently the lead role in the television drama and film Kodomo Keisatsu. Suzuki has also featured as a tarento in various variety and quiz shows, most notably Waratte Iitomo! where he was a "holiday regular". His younger sister, Yume Suzuki, is also a child actress. As a singer, Suzuki is most famous for his 2011 collaboration with child actress Mana Ashida under the name "Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook". The duo released the hit single "Maru Maru Mori Mori!" which earned them a place on the music show Kōhaku Uta Gassen and the Special Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
Kōtarō Tanaka (田中 弘太郎, Tanaka Kōtarō; born October 24, 1964, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese business…Kōtarō Tanaka (田中 弘太郎, Tanaka Kōtarō; born October 24, 1964, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese business executive and former actor known for Choujin Sentai Jetman, Spy Sorge and Yume no onna. He began his career in 1989, and retired from his career in entertainment in 2005. According to his Jetman co-star Toshihide Wakamatsu's blog, he has since worked in Information Technology.
Masaaki Tsukada (塚田 正昭, Tsukada Masaaki; December 16, 1938 – January 27, 2014) was a Japanese actor and voice actor…Masaaki Tsukada (塚田 正昭, Tsukada Masaaki; December 16, 1938 – January 27, 2014) was a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He was married to Masako Nozawa, who is a famous voice actress.
Jo Ishiwatari (石渡 譲, Ishiwatari Jō; born February 11, 1967) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency…Jo Ishiwatari (石渡 譲, Ishiwatari Jō; born February 11, 1967) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Anima.
Shin'ya Ōtaki (大滝 進矢, Ōtaki Shin'ya; born July 29, 1953 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan), previously known as Susumu…Shin'ya Ōtaki (大滝 進矢, Ōtaki Shin'ya; born July 29, 1953 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan), previously known as Susumu Kotaki (小滝 進, Kotaki Susumu), is a Japanese voice actor. Currently working as a freelancer.
Masashi Goda (合田 雅吏, Gōda Masashi) is a Japanese actor from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is best known for his portrayal of…Masashi Goda (合田 雅吏, Gōda Masashi) is a Japanese actor from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is best known for his portrayal of Yuuji Mita/OHBlue in Chōriki Sentai Ohranger. In 2009, he joined the cast of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger in the recurring role of Shiba Retsudō, the first Shinken Red.
Ryu Manatsu (真夏竜, Manatsu Ryū; born April 18, 1950 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor perhaps…Ryu Manatsu (真夏竜, Manatsu Ryū; born April 18, 1950 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor perhaps best known for his role as Gen Ohtori/Ultraman Leo in the Ultraman Series. He performed the show's theme song heard in the first 13 episodes as well.
Katsuhiro Suzuki (鈴木勝大, Suzuki Katsuhiro; born December 29, 1992 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor and…Katsuhiro Suzuki (鈴木勝大, Suzuki Katsuhiro; born December 29, 1992 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor and model known for his starring role as Hiromu Sakurada/Red Buster in the 2012 Super Sentai Series Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters. Until August 24, 2020, he was affiliated with Ever Green Entertainment. He is also a Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies student.
Takayuki Godai (五代高之, Godai Takayuki; born July 1, 1956) is a Japanese actor best known as the shōgun's ninja Saizō in…Takayuki Godai (五代高之, Godai Takayuki; born July 1, 1956) is a Japanese actor best known as the shōgun's ninja Saizō in the long-running prime-time television jidaigeki Abarenbō Shōgun. Godai first appeared as Saizō in Episode 57 of Series III, and continued through Series IV and V, about 190 episodes. He is also a voice actor. He has had important roles in Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan, and as the villain Akudaikaan in Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star.
Shigeru Ushiyama (牛山 茂, Ushiyama Shigeru; born January 25, 1952) is a Japanese actor who specializes in voice acting.…Shigeru Ushiyama (牛山 茂, Ushiyama Shigeru; born January 25, 1952) is a Japanese actor who specializes in voice acting. He is affiliated with Gekidan Subaru and is married to fellow voice actress Keiko Aizawa.
Yuki Yamada (山田 裕貴, Yamada Yūki; born September 18, 1990) is a Japanese actor. He is associated with Watanabe…Yuki Yamada (山田 裕貴, Yamada Yūki; born September 18, 1990) is a Japanese actor. He is associated with Watanabe Entertainment's male acting troupe D-Boys since 2010 and made his acting debut in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011). Notable works he has starred in include the High&Low TV and film franchise (2015-2019), Strobe Edge (2015), Tokyo Revengers (2021) and Godzilla Minus One (2023).
Ryoji Morimoto (森本 亮治, Morimoto Ryōji; born July 11, 1982, in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor…Ryoji Morimoto (森本 亮治, Morimoto Ryōji; born July 11, 1982, in Moriguchi, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is affiliated with both Artist Box and Fireworks. He graduated from Osaka Municipal Sakuranomiya High School's Physical Education.
So Okuno (奥野 壮, Okuno Sō), is a Japanese actor and dancer who is known for his portrayal of Sougo Tokiwa in Kamen Rider…So Okuno (奥野 壮, Okuno Sō), is a Japanese actor and dancer who is known for his portrayal of Sougo Tokiwa in Kamen Rider Zi-O and Hayato Shinomiya in Kiss Him, Not Me. He is a member of Oscar Promotion's acting troupe Aoyama Omotesando X.
Minoru Uchida (内田 稔, Uchida Minoru) (March 18, 1927 – April 2, 2018) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Okayama…Minoru Uchida (内田 稔, Uchida Minoru) (March 18, 1927 – April 2, 2018) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Okayama Prefecture. He was affiliated with Gekidan Subaru. He was married to fellow voice actress Reiko Niimura.
Ryuji Sainei (載寧 龍二, Sainei Ryūji), born on October 8, 1981, in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese…Ryuji Sainei (載寧 龍二, Sainei Ryūji), born on October 8, 1981, in Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan) is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Banban "Ban" Akaza/Deka Red in the 2004 Super Sentai series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. He is currently a freelance actor but was affiliated with Horipro until December 31, 2014. On April 1, 2015, he changed his name to "さいねい 龍二", the same reading.
Akihiko Ishizumi (石住 昭彦, Ishizumi Akihiko; October 25, 1961) is a Japanese stage actor and voice actor from Ehime…Akihiko Ishizumi (石住 昭彦, Ishizumi Akihiko; October 25, 1961) is a Japanese stage actor and voice actor from Ehime Prefecture. He is attached to Engekishūdan En. He is best known for his roles in The Powerpuff Girls (as the Mayor) and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi (as Kaz). He often voices middle-aged or elderly characters and has an extensive career in dubbing Western works.
Katsuhisa Hōki (宝亀克寿, Hōki Katsuhisa; born October 30, 1946) is a Japanese actor. He is affiliated with Aoni…Katsuhisa Hōki (宝亀克寿, Hōki Katsuhisa; born October 30, 1946) is a Japanese actor. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. His former stage name is Katsuaki Hōki (箒克朗, Hōki Katsuaki). He is best known for his roles in Transformers: Armada (as Smokescreen), Higurashi When They Cry (as Teppei Hōjō), and One Piece (as Gecko Moria and Jinbei).
Kazuo Hayashi (林 一夫, Hayashi Kazuo; born October 17, 1945) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is…Kazuo Hayashi (林 一夫, Hayashi Kazuo; born October 17, 1945) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Theater Echo, and is skilled in Buyō.
Ultraman X (ウルトラマンX, Urutoraman Ekkusu) is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the…Ultraman X (ウルトラマンX, Urutoraman Ekkusu) is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 19th entry (28th overall) in the Ultra Series and is currently the last series to air as part of the New Ultraman Retsuden programming block on TV Tokyo. On July 13 Crunchyroll announced it would be simulcast in North America on their site and app, making it the first tokusatsu show in the world to be simulcast while airing in Japan.
Eken Mine (峰 恵研, Mine Eken; February 15, 1935 – February 6, 2002) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Nagasaki.…Eken Mine (峰 恵研, Mine Eken; February 15, 1935 – February 6, 2002) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Nagasaki. He was lifelong friends with Ritsuo Sawa, performing various Kamen Rider characters together; they became convinced of their impact on children after watching them imitate their roles.
Takaya Kuroda (黒田崇矢, Kuroda Takaya) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with…Takaya Kuroda (黒田崇矢, Kuroda Takaya) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with Axlone, and was formerly with Mausu Promotion and 81 Produce. He is best known for his bass voice, which has usually seen him cast in villainous roles such as the voice of Yaiba in GoGo Sentai Boukenger. He is best known to western audiences for voicing Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the Yakuza series. Because of his vocal resemblance to the late Hirotaka Suzuoki, he was chosen to replace Suzuoki as the voice of Starscream in Transformers: Cybertron as Suzuoki's health deteriorated. Kuroda is also the lead singer of the rock band Takaya Kuroda & Goodfellas.
Tetsuo Gotō (後藤 哲夫, Gotō Tetsuo; August 10, 1950 – November 6, 2018) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Gifu…Tetsuo Gotō (後藤 哲夫, Gotō Tetsuo; August 10, 1950 – November 6, 2018) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Gifu Prefecture. Gotō died on November 6, 2018, from esophageal cancer.
Yasuyoshi Hara (原 康義, Hara Yasuyoshi; born April 13, 1952) is a Japanese actor and voice actor attached to the Bungaku…Yasuyoshi Hara (原 康義, Hara Yasuyoshi; born April 13, 1952) is a Japanese actor and voice actor attached to the Bungaku Company.
Ryōichi Tanaka (田中 亮一, Tanaka Ryōichi; born January 26, 1947) is a Japanese actor and narrator affiliated with Aoni…Ryōichi Tanaka (田中 亮一, Tanaka Ryōichi; born January 26, 1947) is a Japanese actor and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. He is most well known for the roles of Akira Fudo in Devilman, Nobita's Teacher in Doraemon, and Cancer Deathmask in Saint Seiya.
Shinwa Kataoka (片岡 信和, Kataoka Shinwa) is a Japanese actor, who began his acting career as Renn Kōsaka/Go-On Blue in…Shinwa Kataoka (片岡 信和, Kataoka Shinwa) is a Japanese actor, who began his acting career as Renn Kōsaka/Go-On Blue in the 2008 tokusatsu series Engine Sentai Go-onger. He is currently works as weather forecast presenter for TV Asahi morning news and featured in television advertisements for Takara Tomy's children's game Kurohige Kiki Ippatsu (Pop-up Pirate).
Toshihiko Nakajima (中嶋 聡彦, Nakajima Toshihiko; August 12, 1962 – September 8, 2017) was a Japanese actor and voice…Toshihiko Nakajima (中嶋 聡彦, Nakajima Toshihiko; August 12, 1962 – September 8, 2017) was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture who was affiliated with Gekidan 21 Seiki Fox at the time of his death. He was previously affiliated with Ken Production.
Yuki Sato (佐藤 佑暉, Satō Yūki), also credited as Hiroyuki Satō (佐藤浩之, Satō Hiroyuki), is a Japanese actor and voice actor…Yuki Sato (佐藤 佑暉, Satō Yūki), also credited as Hiroyuki Satō (佐藤浩之, Satō Hiroyuki), is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He is represented by Aoni Production.
Mitsuaki Hoshino (星野 充昭, Hoshino Mitsuaki; born February 19, 1959 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese actor and voice actor who…Mitsuaki Hoshino (星野 充昭, Hoshino Mitsuaki; born February 19, 1959 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese actor and voice actor who works for Arts Vision. He is married to Yūko Kobayashi.
