Masatoshi Nagase
Masatoshi Nagase, born in Miyazaki in 1966, is a Japanese actor whose career has bridged domestic drama and international art cinema. He was the deadpan tourist Jun in Jim Jarmusch's Mystery Train (1989), then reunited with the director for Paterson (2016). At home he was central to Naomi Kawase's Sweet Bean (2015) as the shy dorayaki maker and to her Radiance (2017). Between global auteurs and steady Japanese TV work, he remains a favourite face of Japanese cinema abroad.
Masatoshi Nagase
88 Movies
3 Series
Masatoshi Nagase, born in Miyazaki in 1966, is a Japanese actor whose career has bridged domestic drama and international art cinema. He was the deadpan tourist Jun in Jim Jarmusch's Mystery Train (1989), then reunited with the director for Paterson (2016). At home he was central to Naomi Kawase's Sweet Bean (2015) as the shy dorayaki maker and to her Radiance (2017). Between global auteurs and steady Japanese TV work, he remains a favourite face of Japanese cinema abroad.
Movies
Plays Gongoro Tachibana
Kokuho
2025
Plays Japanese Poet
Paterson
2016
Plays Jun
Mystery Train
1989
Plays Kazuo Hikita
Worst by Chance
2003
Plays Sentaro
Sweet Bean
2015
Plays Mitsunobu
Sakuran
2006
Plays Detective Shibusawa
Suicide Club
2001
Plays Hal's assistant
Flirt
1996
Plays Ukyo's father
Yakushima's Illusion
2025
Plays Jun
Just Remembering
2022
Plays Masaya Nakamori
Radiance
2017
Plays Haruhiko Ibu
We Are Little Zombies
2019
Plays Nomura
The War and a Woman
2013
Plays Hokusai
Hokusai's Daughter
2025
Plays Shunichirô Miki
PARTY7
2000
Plays Jojo
P. P. Rider
1983
Plays Tatsumi Sekiguchi
Summer of Ubume
2005
Plays Colonel Yamaguchi
Our Time Will Come
2017
Plays Tetsuo
My Sons
1991
Plays (ep. "Sufferings")
Words with Gods
2014
Plays Nakamura
A Madder Red
2021
Plays Takeshi Kawashima
Jigen Daisuke
2023
Plays Yoshio Amamiya
64: Part 2
2016
Plays Tokio
Autumn Moon
1992
Plays Joe
Smuggler
2011
Plays Asaba Yohei
A Hundred Flowers
2022
Plays Nihei
They Say Nothing Stays the Same
2019
Plays Maiku Hama
The Most Terrible Time in My Life
1994
Plays Photographer
Gelatin Silver, Love
2009
Plays Yoshio Amamiya
64: Part 1
2016
Plays Goldfish Seller
Bitter Honey
2016
Plays Violent Man
Hotel Iris
2022
Plays Tsutomu Hatakeyama
Noise
2022
Plays Maiku Hama / Mikki
The Trap
1996
Plays Makoto Hirano
Original Sin
1992
Plays Shusei Yamaoka
Talking the Pictures
2019
Plays Hyotaro Kondo
KANO
2014
Plays "Myself"
The Box Man
2024
Plays Thunderbolt Buddha
Electric Dragon 80000V
2001
Plays Tetsukichi
Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
2001
Plays Man Dressed in Black
Pistol Opera
2001
Plays Ogawa Kiyoshi
The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn
2022
Plays Nobuuzu Deusu
Punk Samurai Slash Down
2018
Plays Maiku Hama
The Stairway to the Distant Past
1995
Plays Shintani
Luxurious Bone
2001
Plays Satoshi
Vision
2018
Plays Blind Man
Three Businessmen
1998
Plays Omura
Butterfly Sleep
2018
Plays Munezô Katagiri
The Hidden Blade
2004
Plays Ryosuke
The Sea Is Watching
2002
Latest Trailers
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Hokusai's Daughter
Full Filmography
Yakushima's Illusion
Ukyo's father
2025
Film
Hokusai's Daughter
Hokusai
2025
Film
Last Shadow at First Light
Isamu
2025
Film
Kokuho
Gongoro Tachibana
2025
Film
Gekkan Matsuzaka Tori
Komoto · 1 episode
2024
TV
Adabana
Aizu
2024
Film
The Box Man
"Myself"
2024
Film
Family
Kenji
2023
Film
Jigen Daisuke
Takeshi Kawashima
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Masatoshi Nagase and where are they from?
Masatoshi Nagase is 60 years old, born on July 15, 1966 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Masatoshi Nagase?
Masatoshi Nagase is best known for roles in Paterson, Sweet Bean, Suicide Club.
How many movies has Masatoshi Nagase been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Masatoshi Nagase has appeared in 88 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Masatoshi Nagase's first movie?
The career of Masatoshi Nagase began with P. P. Rider (1983).
What is Masatoshi Nagase's most recent movie or series?
Masatoshi Nagase's most recent release is Yakushima's Illusion, which premiered on November 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Masatoshi Nagase appeared in?
On television, Masatoshi Nagase has appeared in The Private Detective Mike, Tales of the Bizarre, Mama Is an Idol, 悪女.
Does Masatoshi Nagase have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Masatoshi Nagase's upcoming work includes: Numb (2026).
Masatoshi Nagase
1966-07-15 · Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Masatoshi Nagase (永瀬 正敏, Nagase Masatoshi, born July 15, 1966) is a Japanese actor.