Films

• The Last Chushingura (2010)
• Nobody to watch over me (2008)
• Shonen Merikensack (2008)
• The Magic Hour
  The Magic Hour (film)
  is a 2008 Japanese film written and directed by Koki Mitani.In photography and cinematography, the magic hour is only a moment and the most beautiful time of the day, when afterglow of a sunset lights up around...
  
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• Smile Seiya no Kiseki (2007)
• Sukiyaki Western Django (2007) (2006)
• Starfish Hotel (2006)
• The Uchoten Hotel
  The Uchoten Hotel
  is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by Japanese director Koki Mitani. The film is set in a five star Tokyo hotel on New Year's Eve, and follows the misadventures of various hotel staff and guests in the run-up to midnight.The film is reminiscent of the Hollywood screwball comedies of 1930s...
  
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• Umineco (2005)
• What the Snow Brings (2005)
• Bokoku no Igisu (2005)
• Infection (2004)
• Samurai Resurrection
  Makai Tensho
  is a novel by Futaro Yamada.It is a tale of historical fiction in which Mori Sōiken resurrects other dead historical figures to overthrow the Shogunate. Yagyū Jūbei Mitsuyoshi rises to fight Amakusa and his warriors of the dead...
  
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• Mibu gishi den (When the Last Sword Is Drawn) (2003)
• ROCKERS
  Rockers
  Rockers, leather boys or ton-up boys are a biker subculture that originated in the United Kingdom during the 1950s. It was mainly centered around British cafe racer motorcycles and rock and roll music....
  
   (2003)
• Utsutsu (2002)
• KT
  KT (film)
  KT is a 2002 Japanese-South Korean film directed by Junji Sakamoto with a screenplay by Haruhiko Arai. It based on the kidnapping of Kim Dae-jung by agents of Park Chung-hee in August 1973 while on a trip to Tokyo...
  
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• Inugami (2001)
• Another Battle (2000)
• Whiteout (2000)
• Kao (2000)
• Rasen
  Rasen
  Rasen is a sequel to the movie Ring. It is directed by Jōji Iida, and, as with the first movie, is based on the novel Spiral by Kōji Suzuki....
  
   (1998)
• Gonin (1995)
• Crest of Betrayal (1994)
• A Promise
  A Promise (film)
  A Promise is a 1986 Japanese drama film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section the 1986 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Rentaro Mikuni - Ryosaku Morimoto* Sachiko Murase - Tatus, Ryosaku's wife...
  
   (1986)
• Tokarefu
  Tokarefu
  is a 1994 Japanese film directed by Junji Sakamoto.-Awards and nominations:16th Yokohama Film Festival*Won: Best Film*Won: Best Director - Junji Sakamoto*Won: Best Supporting Actor - Kōichi Satō...
  
  
• Gyoei no mure (1983)
• The Gate of Youth (1981)

TV dramas

• Zip vs Dragon (2009 TBS)
• Karei-naru Ichizoku
  Karei-naru Ichizoku
  Karei-naru Ichizoku is a Japanese drama aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System for its 55th anniversary. It is a remake of a 1970s novel of the same name by Toyoko Yamasaki...
  
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• Suppli
  Suppli
  is a manga series by Mari Okazaki. It is published by Shodensha, and has been running in the magazine Feel Young since 2004. It ended its serialisation in the December 2009 issue, and a sidestory to Suppli also ran in the magazine. It has been collected in seven volumes so far, and is published in...
  
   (2006 Fuji TV)
• Kemonomichi (2006 TV Asahi)
• Climber's High
  Climber's High
  is a 2008 Japanese film directed by Masato Harada.-Awards and nominations:51st Blue Ribbon Awards* Won: Best Film* Won: Best Supporting Actor - Masato Sakai-External links:...
  
   (2005 NHK)
• Pride
  Pride (TV series)
  - Cast :*Takuya Kimura as Haru Satonaka*Yūko Takeuchi as Aki Murase*Kenji Sakaguchi as Yamato Hotta*Noriko Nakagoshi as Yuri Aizawa*Ryuta Sato as Makoto Shimamura*MEGUMI as Chika Ishikawa*Somegoro Ichikawa as Tomonori Ikegami*Saori Takizawa as Saeko Sonoda...
  
   (2004 Fuji TV)
• Shinsengumi
  Shinsengumi
  The were a special police force of the late shogunate period.-Historical background:After Japan opened up to the West following U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry's visits in 1853, its political situation gradually became more and more chaotic...
  
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• Kougen e Irasshai (2003 TBS)
• Tengoku e no Kaidan (2002 NTV)
• Chūshingura 1/47
  Chushingura 1/47
  Chushingura 1/47 is a 2001 Japanese historical movie based on the kabuki tale of the Forty-seven Ronin. The film was made for the Fuji TV Network and was directed by Shunsaku Kawamo....
  
   (2001 Fuji TV)
• Aru Hi, Arashi no you ni (2001 NHK)
• Tenki-yoho no koibito (2000 Fuji TV)
• Dokushin seikatsu (1999 TBS)
• Africa no yoru (1999 Fuji TV)
• Tabloid (1998 Fuji TV)
• Tsubasa wo Kudasai! (1996 Fuji TV)
• Koibito yo (1995 Fuji TV)
• Koi mo ni dome nara (1995 NTV)
• Yokohama shinju (1994 NTV)
• Homura Tatsu (1994 NHK)
• Subarashiki kana jinsei (1993 Fuji TV)
• Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993 TBS)
• Homura Tatsu (1993 NHK)
• Shinai naru mono e (1992 Fuji TV)
• Tobuga Gotoku (1990 NHK)

Awards won

• 2007: Mainichi Film Concours: Best Actor for What the Snow Brings
• 2005: Tokyo International Film Festival: Best Actor Award for What the Snow Brings
• 2004: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Supporting Actor for Mibu gishi den
• 2003: Blue Ribbon Award: Best Actor for KT
  KT (film)
  KT is a 2002 Japanese-South Korean film directed by Junji Sakamoto with a screenplay by Haruhiko Arai. It based on the kidnapping of Kim Dae-jung by agents of Park Chung-hee in August 1973 while on a trip to Tokyo...
  
  
• 2001: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Supporting Actor for Whiteout
• 1995: Yokohama Film Festival
  Yokohama Film Festival
  The is a noticed yearly awards ceremony held in Japan. The festival was started as a small affair by fans and film critics, and first held on February 3, 1980. Ten films are chosen as the best of the year, and various awards are given to personnel...
  
  : Best Supporting Actor for Tokarefu
  Tokarefu
  is a 1994 Japanese film directed by Junji Sakamoto.-Awards and nominations:16th Yokohama Film Festival*Won: Best Film*Won: Best Director - Junji Sakamoto*Won: Best Supporting Actor - Kōichi Satō...
  
  
• 1995: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Actor for Crest of Betrayal
• 1994: Nikkan Sports Film Award: Best Actor for Crest of Betrayal
• 1982: Award of the Japanese Academy: Newcomer of the Year for Seishun no mon
• 1982: Blue Ribbon Award: Best New Actor for Seishun no mon

Awards nominated

• 2007: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Supporting Actor for The Uchoten Hotel
  The Uchoten Hotel
  is a 2006 comedy film written and directed by Japanese director Koki Mitani. The film is set in a five star Tokyo hotel on New Year's Eve, and follows the misadventures of various hotel staff and guests in the run-up to midnight.The film is reminiscent of the Hollywood screwball comedies of 1930s...
  
  
• 1984: Award of the Japanese Academy: Best Supporting Actor for Gyoei no mure

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