Koji Imada

Acting

Koji Imada

Born March 13, 1966 (age 60)

Kôji Imada (born March 13, 1966 in Osaka city) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and TV presenter. Imada is currently one of the most prominent figures in the Japanese television industry as an active TV presenter and comedian. Although they were not an official comedy duo, Imada alongside with Koji Higashino were known as the W Koji as they shared the same name and were both graduates of the Yoshi…

Known For

Mind GameMind Game · 2004
Mind Game
7.52004
MovieAnimationRomance
Nishi is a loser who has a crush on his childhood girlfriend. After an encounter with the Japanese mafia, he journeys to heaven and back, and ends up trapped in an even more unlikely place.
Ghiblies: Episode 2Ghiblies: Episode 2 · 2002
Ghiblies: Episode 2
7.12002
MovieAnimationComedy
Ghiblies (pronounced with a hard "g" as in "gallop") is a short film aired during a TV special about Ghibli. It's about a fictional animation studio named "Ghibli" and the people who work there. This rare Ghibli Comedy is a look into who the people making the films are. Plotlines run from office jokes to Nonaka's first love, bringing together a short feature of random events.
Inu no kubiwa to korokke toInu no kubiwa to korokke to · 2011
Inu no kubiwa to korokke to
2011
MovieDrama
2012 Japanese drama film
Prince ShōtokuPrince Shōtoku · 2001
Prince Shōtoku
2001
MovieHistoryDrama
In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.
The Samurai I LovedThe Samurai I Loved · 2005
The Samurai I Loved
7.52005
MovieDramaRomance
A young samurai stuck at the bottom of the hierarchical order attempts to rescue his childhood sweetheart from an evil clan lord after learning of a plot to kill her and her infant child. Bunshiro Maki is a skilled swordfighter who's lethal with a blade, yet still can't rise through the ranks of the system. After his father is accused of plotting against his clan and forced to commit ritual suicide, his longtime love Fuku is sent to Edo to become the clan lord's concubine. A few years later, Fuku has bore the clan lord a son. When Maki learns that the clan has hatched a plan to kill Fuku and her son to secure succession to the throne, he recruits two childhood friends to help thwart the diabolical plot.
Bokunchi - My HouseBokunchi - My House · 2003
Bokunchi - My House
6.82003
MovieComedyDrama
A young Japanese boy's life is changed when his sister returns to the small island, full of eccentric characters, where he lives.
Hachioji ZombiesHachioji Zombies · 2020
Hachioji Zombies
2020
Movie
Takashi Habuki (Kenjiro Yamashita) aspired to become a dancer, but he kept failing auditions. He gave up on that dream. To think carefully about his life, Takashi Habuki decides to visit Kibo Temple, which is located deep in the mountain. A rule exists, that when nightfall comes, people should not visit the abandoned temple in the back of the Kibo Temple. Rumors exits about the abandoned temple. One night, Takashi Habuki, who is unable to let go of his dream of becoming a dancer, goes to the abandoned temple and begins to dance. 8 handsome zombies appears in front of him.
The Tales of a Couple of Minami Rascals: What’s the big deal?The Tales of a Couple of Minami Rascals: What’s the big deal? · 1994
The Tales of a Couple of Minami Rascals: What’s the big deal?
1994
Movie
Yuji and Kaoru have the mental capacity of primary school children. Yet these two are spotted by an executive of the Hanatate-gumi and recruited into the gang. However, their boss Okita makes them clean the toilets, steals their pocket money, and to top it all off, they end up eating and drinking on the house. Female police officer Fusako clings to them, trying to turn them into decent human beings – it’s a far cry from the yakuza in the films. Just then, the Akai-gumi starts wreaking havoc on the Hanatachibana-gumi’s turf. Yuji is chosen as the gunner. But wait—Okita’s sold off all the guns and knives! The industry’s first bare-handed gunner!? That’s ridiculous!!

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The Samurai I LovedThe Samurai I Loved · 2005
The Samurai I Loved
7.52005
MovieDramaRomance
A young samurai stuck at the bottom of the hierarchical order attempts to rescue his childhood sweetheart from an evil clan lord after learning of a plot to kill her and her infant child. Bunshiro Maki is a skilled swordfighter who's lethal with a blade, yet still can't rise through the ranks of the system. After his father is accused of plotting against his clan and forced to commit ritual suicide, his longtime love Fuku is sent to Edo to become the clan lord's concubine. A few years later, Fuku has bore the clan lord a son. When Maki learns that the clan has hatched a plan to kill Fuku and her son to secure succession to the throne, he recruits two childhood friends to help thwart the diabolical plot.

Yonosuke Shimazaki

The Tales of a Couple of Minami Rascals: What’s the big deal?The Tales of a Couple of Minami Rascals: What’s the big deal? · 1994
The Tales of a Couple of Minami Rascals: What’s the big deal?
1994
Movie
Yuji and Kaoru have the mental capacity of primary school children. Yet these two are spotted by an executive of the Hanatate-gumi and recruited into the gang. However, their boss Okita makes them clean the toilets, steals their pocket money, and to top it all off, they end up eating and drinking on the house. Female police officer Fusako clings to them, trying to turn them into decent human beings – it’s a far cry from the yakuza in the films. Just then, the Akai-gumi starts wreaking havoc on the Hanatachibana-gumi’s turf. Yuji is chosen as the gunner. But wait—Okita’s sold off all the guns and knives! The industry’s first bare-handed gunner!? That’s ridiculous!!
Downtown no Gottsu Ee KanjiDowntown no Gottsu Ee Kanji · 1991
Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji
10.01991
SeriesComedy
Downtown no Gottsu Ee Kanji (ダウンタウンのごっつええ感じ, roughly "Downtown's Feeling Real Good"), was a Japanese variety show. It premiered on December 8, 1991 and ended its run on November 2, 1997. It aired on Fuji TV every Sunday night. Hosted by the comedy duo Downtown (consisting of Masatoshi Hamada and Hitoshi Matsumoto), it had several other actors and comedians in its regular cast, including You, Koji Imada, Koji Higashino, Itsuji Itao, Ryoko Shinohara and Honkon (Takahiro Kurano). Like most other Japanese variety shows, it featured guest interviews and games, but it is best known and remembered for its sketch comedy. Downtown and other cast members would dress in costumes and perform absurd skits with bizarre characters.
Night HospitalNight Hospital · 2002
Night Hospital
7.02002
Series
The setting for this human drama is a unique hospital where the doors only open at night to treat outpatients. At these late hours the staff is faced with all sorts of ailments from all sorts of patients... The new face on the staff, Maki was trained as a pathologist but finds herself assigned to the hospital as a clinical physician. Although she's full of medical knowledge, her lack of any real experience (and her queasiness at giving shots!) keep her at arm's length from the rest of the staff. The passionate and optimistic Maki is particularly detested by Keiko, the practical and results-oriented clinical physician. Nevertheless, Maki is determined to help her patients. Armed with her knowledge and vitality she strives to get to the bottom of the various illnesses she is faced with. As Maki grows not just as a doctor but as a human being, the rest of the staff is touched by her courage. Join the staff of Night Hospital as they rediscover "life".. --YTV Japan