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Akira Emoto
Akira Emoto
77 years (Nov 3, 1948)
Chuo, Tokyo, Japan
178 Movies
44 TV Shows

Akira Emoto

Known for
Rental Family
Kikuo Hasegawa
Maborosi
Yoshihiro
Zatoichi
Pub Owner
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Major Akira Yuki
Born in Tokyo in 1948, Akira Emoto came out of the underground theater company Tokyo Kandenchi and became one of the most trusted character actors of Japanese cinema. He worked repeatedly with Shohei Imamura, notably as the title character of Dr. Akagi (1998), and appeared in The Eel (1997), Palme d'Or winner. He was also memorable in Naomi Kawase's work and had a solid presence across Japanese television. His mix of gravitas and mischief made him a reliable pillar of Japanese screen drama.
Born in Tokyo in 1948, Akira Emoto came out of the underground theater company Tokyo Kandenchi and became one of the most trusted character actors of Japanese cinema. He worked repeatedly with Shohei Imamura, notably as the title character of Dr. Akagi (1998), and appeared in The Eel (1997), Palme d'Or winner. He was also memorable in Naomi Kawase's work and had a solid presence across Japanese television. His mix of gravitas and mischief made him a reliable pillar of Japanese screen drama.
Known for
Rental Family
Kikuo Hasegawa
Maborosi
Yoshihiro
Zatoichi
Pub Owner
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Major Akira Yuki
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Convenience Store Kyodai
Umeda Shohei · 10 episodes
★ 8.0
2026–
TV
無垢なる証人
Hiroki Oyagi · 1 episode
2026–
TV
One Last Throw
Kawato Kozo
★ 7.0
2025
Film
Rental Family
Kikuo Hasegawa
★ 7.7
2025
Film
Scandal Eve
Shigeru Kodama · 6 episodes
★ 8.0
2025–
TV
The Final Piece
Motoji Kanesaki
★ 9.4
2025
Film
The Boy and the Dog
Yaichi Katano
★ 7.1
2025
Film
The God of Curling
Susumu Komiyama
2024
Film
Maru
Teacher
★ 6.0
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Akira Emoto and where are they from?
Akira Emoto is 77 years old, born on November 3, 1948 in Chuo, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Akira Emoto?
Akira Emoto is best known for roles in Shoplifters, Shin Godzilla, Zatoichi.
How many movies has Akira Emoto been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1979), Akira Emoto has appeared in 178 movies and 43 TV shows.
What was Akira Emoto's first movie?
The career of Akira Emoto began with Fujio Akatsuka's Gag Porno: In the Mood Once Again (1979).
What is Akira Emoto's most recent movie or series?
Akira Emoto's most recent release is Kyoto Hippocrates, which premiered on May 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Akira Emoto appeared in?
On television, Akira Emoto has appeared in Hanzawa Naoki, AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo, Ties of Shooting Stars, Clouds Over the Hill.
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Akira Emoto
Akira Emoto
1948-11-03 · Chuo, Tokyo, Japan

Old good "Emo-chan" of modern Japanese cinema. Emo's father was a close friend of legendary episode player Taji Tonoyama in elementary school days. His mother's grandfather ran a shamisen store in Ginza, Tokyo. Both parents like movies and theaters. After graduating from Machinery Department of Tokyo Industrial High School, Emoto got a job at a trading company. However, he became an actor and became a student of the acting classes of the theater company "Marui", which is headed by Nobuo Kaneko, and met Yusaku Matsuda who was in the same class. In 1999, he won the Japanese Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Dr. Akagi. He also won the award for best supporting actor at the 7th Hochi Film Award for Dotonbori River and Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san.

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