Akira Emoto

Akira Emoto

77 · Born: Nov 3, 1948

Known For

ShopliftersShoplifters
Shin GodzillaShin Godzilla
The Blind Swordsman: ZatoichiThe Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzillaGodzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornNov 3, 1948 Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Akira Emoto, a renowned Japanese actor and director, made his debut in the world of entertainment on November 3, 1948, in the esteemed district of Ginza, Tokyo, Japan. Throughout his illustrious career, he has left an indelible mark on the industry, captivating audiences with his versatility and range.

Career

2025
Rental Family
Rental Family as Kikuo Hasegawa
2020
Independence of Japan
Independence of Japan as Jôji Matsumoto
2019
They Say Nothing Stays the Same
They Say Nothing Stays the Same as Toichi
It Feels So Good
It Feels So Good as Kenji's Father (voice)
The Promised Land
The Promised Land as Goro Fujiki
Iwane: Sword of Serenity
Iwane: Sword of Serenity as Urakusai
2018
Evil and the Mask
Evil and the Mask as Detective Aida
Shoplifters
Shoplifters as Yoritsugu Kawado
Recall
Recall as Seiji Nomura
2017
Lu Over the Wall
Lu Over the Wall as Ashimoto's Grandfather (voice)
2016
Survival Family
Survival Family as Sasaki Shigeomi
Shin Godzilla
Shin Godzilla as Ryuta Azuma : Chief Cabinet Secretary
Black Widow Business
Black Widow Business as Jun Sakurada
2015
Vampire in Love
Vampire in Love as Sojiro
Journey to the Shore
Journey to the Shore as Hoshitani
2014
Wood Job!
Wood Job! as Toshiro Yamane
Oh! Father
Oh! Father as Hayashi Tomita
Time Trip App
Time Trip App as Ryuzo Yanagita
The Chart of Love
The Chart of Love as Seitaro Nukita
2013
Unforgiven
Unforgiven as Kingo Baba
Ask This of Rikyu
Ask This of Rikyu as Chojiro
2012
Ace Attorney
Ace Attorney as Saibancho (Judge)
The Life of Budori Gusuko
The Life of Budori Gusuko as Narrator / Dr. Kūbō (voice)
Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Casting Blossoms to the Sky as Seijiro Nose
2011
Karate-Robo Zaborgar
Karate-Robo Zaborgar as Dr. Akunomiya
Ninja Kids!!!
Ninja Kids!!!
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet as Yoneuchi
In His Chart
In His Chart as Doctor
2009
Rain Fall
Rain Fall as Tatsu Ishikura
John Rabe
John Rabe as Matsui Iwane
2008
Gururi no koto
Gururi no koto as kunimasa Yasuda
Happy Flight
Happy Flight as Saito
Ichi
Ichi
2007
Tôkyô tawâ: Okan to boku to, tokidoki, oton
Tôkyô tawâ: Okan to boku to, tokidoki, oton as Doctor from Sasazuka Clinic
2006
Nihon chinbotsu
Nihon chinbotsu as Professor Fukuhara
Kiraware Matsuko no isshô
Kiraware Matsuko no isshô as Tsunehiro Kawajiri
2005
The Great Yokai War
The Great Yokai War
2004
Zebraman
Zebraman as Kitahara the Crab Man
2003
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi as Pub Owner
Doppelganger
Doppelganger as Murakami
2002
September 11
September 11 as Sakichi Furuhashi (segment "Japan")
2000
Anaza hevun
Anaza hevun as Doctor Akagi
The City of Lost Souls
The City of Lost Souls as Kuwata
1998
Dr. Akagi
Dr. Akagi as Dr. Fuu Akagi
1996
Shall We Dance?
Shall We Dance? as Detective Miwa
1995
Maborosi
Maborosi as Yoshihiro
1994
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla as Major Akira Yuki
1993
Private Lessons II
Private Lessons II as Oba
1992
Sumo Do, Sumo Don't
Sumo Do, Sumo Don't as Professor Tokichi Anayama
1989
Fancy Dance
Fancy Dance as Masoho's boss
1981
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun as Detective Kuroki