Kotaro Shiga

🎂 Aug 31, 1948 — 🕯️ Apr 20, 2020 (71 years) Hyogo, Japan

Working since the 1990s, Kotaro Shiga is an actor from Hyogo, Japan. Their credits include After Life as Kenji Yamamoto. Other notable titles in their filmography include Survive Style 5+ and The Taste of Tea. Over more than 28 years they have gathered close to 50 films and 28 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, comedy, fantasy.

Known for

幼獣マメシバ

as Shigeo Shiba

What Did You Eat Yesterday?

71R.I.P.

23Movies

21Series

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kotaro Shiga still alive?

Kotaro Shiga passed away on April 20, 2020 at age 71.

What are the most famous roles of Kotaro Shiga?

Kotaro Shiga is best known as an actor for After Life, Survive Style 5+, The Taste of Tea.

How many movies has Kotaro Shiga been in?

Kotaro Shiga has appeared in 50 movies and 28 TV shows.

What was Kotaro Shiga's first movie?

Kotaro Shiga's first credited film was Tokyo Notes (1998).

What is Kotaro Shiga's most recent movie?

Kotaro Shiga's most recent movie is Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special (2025).

What are Kotaro Shiga's best movies?

Kotaro Shiga's most acclaimed films include: After Life (1999), Survive Style 5+ (2004), The Taste of Tea (2004), Gintama (2017), I Give My First Love to You (2009).

What TV shows has Kotaro Shiga appeared in?

Kotaro Shiga is known for TV work including: Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, The Brave 'Yoshihiko', Solitary Gourmet, What Did You Eat Yesterday?.

How long has Kotaro Shiga been working in film?

Kotaro Shiga has been active since 1998 — a career spanning 22 years.

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