Shota Yamaguchi

Acting

Shota Yamaguchi

Born December 5, 1964 · Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (age 61)

Shōta Yamaguchi (山口 粧太, Yamaguchi Shōta, December 5, 1964) is a Japanese actor born in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He is affiliated with Gatsby Entertainment (previously working for Bugsy, a partner of Enjoy).

Known For

1 Litre of Tears1 Litre of Tears · 2005
1 Litre of Tears
★ 7.82005
MovieDrama
15-year-old Aya Kito was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high schooler. However, odd things have been happening to Aya lately. She has been falling down often and walks strange. Her mother, Shioka, takes Aya to see the doctor. How will Aya react when told about her disease? And how will Aya live from now on?
Unification of Japan 43Unification of Japan 43 · 2021
Unification of Japan 43
2021
MovieActionCrime
While transporting 200 million yen, the tigers are attacked by someone, and the ownership of the land falls into the hands of the land master, Dave Uchino. Himuro and Tamura suspect that Iwao of the Sakoda group is involved, so they investigate Okita of the Marukamikai. In order to keep his promise to Himuro, Chairman Mita instructs him to return ownership of the land, but...
Noh Mask MurdersNoh Mask Murders · 1991
Noh Mask Murders
★ 6.31991
MovieMysteryDrama
The patriarch of a bickering family announces his retirement, stirring competition about who will succeed him as a leading practitioner of Noh theater, his granddaughter or grandson.
Battleship YamatoBattleship Yamato · 1990
Battleship Yamato
1990
MovieWarTV Movie
Kon Ichikawa's war film depicts the 60-hour period from the departure of the battleship Yamato, the pride of the Japanese Navy, until its sinking by the American forces during Operation Ten-Go.
30 -thirty-30 -thirty- · 1997
30 -thirty-
★ 5.01997
MovieDrama
Takeshi Hashimoto, on the brink of turning 30, struggles with insomnia. He finds himself repeatedly dreaming the same dream. Despite seeming to have a successful career and personal life, Takeshi feels stifled and stuck in his current existence. When his close friend and colleague, Saeki, offers him some advice, Takeshi decides to try changing his approach to life. However, the next day, Saeki suddenly takes his own life, leaving Takeshi even more bewildered. Out of the blue, a girl named Sai and a mysterious man named Hōsaku—whom Sai calls her brother—appear in Takeshi's life. Their natural and intriguing presence helps Takeshi slowly reconnect with himself. One day, after receiving a promotion offer, Takeshi decides to turn it down after much thought. “I want to change the way I’m working…” he says. As he begins to notice small changes within himself, he starts to forge his own path.
The Suicide ManualThe Suicide Manual · 2003
The Suicide Manual
★ 3.72003
MovieHorrorThriller
After a group suicide, two journalists investigate the cycle of suicides caused by spirits bound by the Suicide Manual.
Savage ChivalrySavage Chivalry · 2013
Savage Chivalry
2013
MovieCrime
After eight years in prison, Ban makes his return to the Oyama Family. Now headed by Ouchi, a rookie the last time he saw him, the family is overrun with unfamiliar faces. With nowhere to turn to, Ban reunites with his former right-hand man, Narumi. An encounter with a woman with a large scar on her face named Kyoko leads him to find out more about the current state of the Oyama Family.
Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6 · 2016
Anthropologist Kumiko Misaki Murder Exam 6
★ 9.02016
MovieMystery
Restaurant owner Kenji Nagata has been stabbed to death. When the police begin an investigation, a bag of human bones is discovered in Nagata's car and Detective Kajikawa asks anthropologist Kumiko Misaki to perform an examination. She discovers that the deceased was a man in his mid-twenties and that he died more than 15 years ago. Meanwhile, suspicion for Nagata's murder falls on his apprentice chef Ryohei Miyamura due to the murder weapon being a kitchen knife. Afterwards, Miyamura breaks into Kumiko's lab, but manages to escape...

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30 -thirty-30 -thirty- · 1997
30 -thirty-
★ 5.01997
MovieDrama
Takeshi Hashimoto, on the brink of turning 30, struggles with insomnia. He finds himself repeatedly dreaming the same dream. Despite seeming to have a successful career and personal life, Takeshi feels stifled and stuck in his current existence. When his close friend and colleague, Saeki, offers him some advice, Takeshi decides to try changing his approach to life. However, the next day, Saeki suddenly takes his own life, leaving Takeshi even more bewildered. Out of the blue, a girl named Sai and a mysterious man named Hōsaku—whom Sai calls her brother—appear in Takeshi's life. Their natural and intriguing presence helps Takeshi slowly reconnect with himself. One day, after receiving a promotion offer, Takeshi decides to turn it down after much thought. “I want to change the way I’m working…” he says. As he begins to notice small changes within himself, he starts to forge his own path.