Satoshi Tsumabuki
Actor
45 years (Dec 13, 1980)Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan
Known for
One of the most popular and versatile Japanese actors of his generation. He came to prominence with the series 'Waterboys' (2001) and achieved international projection with 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' (2006). He starred in the acclaimed 'Villain' (2010), for which he won awards, and appeared in Hou Hsiao-hsien's 'The Assassin' (2015) and the live-action 'Doraemon' films. Japanese actor of wide range between auteur cinema and major commercial productions, recognized for his versatility and for being one of the most sought-after faces of contemporary Japanese cinema.
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Actor
Known for
One of the most popular and versatile Japanese actors of his generation. He came to prominence with the series 'Waterboys' (2001) and achieved international projection with 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' (2006). He starred in the acclaimed 'Villain' (2010), for which he won awards, and appeared in Hou Hsiao-hsien's 'The Assassin' (2015) and the live-action 'Doraemon' films. Japanese actor of wide range between auteur cinema and major commercial productions, recognized for his versatility and for being one of the most sought-after faces of contemporary Japanese cinema.
70 Movies
Plays Kawarasaki
GTO: The Movie
1999
Plays Mirror Polisher
The Assassin
2015
Plays Adult Nobita (voice)
Stand by Me Doraemon
2014
Plays Exceedingly Handsome Guy
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
2006
Plays Adult Nobita (voice)
Stand by Me Doraemon 2
2020
Plays Takeshi (segment "Interior Design")
Tokyo!
2008
Plays Shota Hirata
What a Wonderful Family! 2
2017
Plays Noda Hiroshi
Detective Chinatown 3
2021
Plays Takumi Aoyama
Tomie: Rebirth
2001
Plays Noda Hiroshi
Detective Chinatown 2
2018
Plays Suzuki
Waterboys
2001
Plays Hyakkimaru
Dororo
2007
Plays Detective Asai
The World of Kanako
2014
Plays Yukito Origasa
Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean
2005
Plays Akira Kido
A Man
2022
Plays Bessho Hikoshiro
The Haunted Samurai
2007
Plays Takeshi
The Little House
2014
Plays The Frog Man
Museum
2016
Plays Bingo
The Magic Hour
2008
Plays Shimizu
Villain
2010
Plays Yukihiro Asada
The Asadas!
2020
Plays Komono
Welcome to the Quiet Room
2007
Plays Tsuneo
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
2003
Plays Kenichi Yazaki
69
2004
Plays Shuji Hirayama
Tokyo Family
2013
Plays Kousuke Wakana
Our Family
2014
Plays Shota Hirata
What a Wonderful Family!
2016
Plays Yuma Fujita
Rage
2016
Plays Sabu
Sabu
2002
Plays Okada
Villon's Wife
2009
Plays Takeshi Tanaka
Traces of Sin
2017
Plays Jinnai Asanoya
The Magnificent Nine
2016
Plays Hideki Tahara
It Comes
2018
Plays Ryōsuke Kinuta
Smuggler
2011
Plays Nobukatsu Oda
The Kiyosu Conference
2013
Plays Akihiko Kurata
Red
2020
Plays Police Officer A
Surely Someday
2010
Plays Crown Hotel manager
Not Quite Dead Yet
2020
Plays Mr. Hoshi
School Days with a Pig
2008
Plays Shoto Hirata
What a Wonderful Family! 3
2018
Plays Teru Aoki
Dragon Head
2003
Plays Yuichiro Akaki
Lady Maiko
2014
Plays Makoto Taiga
For Love's Sake
2012
Plays Tsuyoshi Matsuoka
Pandemic
2009
Plays Masato Nozaki
The Real You
2024
Plays Yuji Koroki
Tornado Girl
2017
Plays Toru
The Boat
2009
Plays Hannojo Sugaya
The 47 Rōnin in Debt
2019
Plays Gusuku
Hero's Island
2025
Plays Wataru Fuyuno
The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan
2018
13 TV Shows
Plays Nabeshima Junzaburo
The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine
2002
Plays Kazuya Machida
Kabachitare!
2001
Plays Asahi Sato
All About My Siblings
2014
Plays Riichi Serizawa
Slow Dance
2005
Plays Kai Yuuki
Orange Days
2004
Plays Narumi Syuhei
Wedding Planner SWEET Delivery
2002
Plays Takumi Shinjo
Shotgun Marriage
2001
Plays Fujisawa Ryuta
Long Love Letter
2002
Plays Fujio 'Saru' Saitō
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
2000
Plays Hakuro Teshima
Dangerous Venus
2020
Plays Eisuke Hazama
Get Ready!
2023
Plays Eiji Kurisu
The Royal Family
2025
Plays Sasaki Shinichi
Innocent Days
2018
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One Last Love Letter
Full Filmography
The Royal Family
Eiji Kurisu · 10 episodes
2025
Hero's Island
Gusuku
2025
The Real You
Masato Nozaki
2024
Get Ready!
Eisuke Hazama · 10 episodes
2023
A Man
Akira Kido
2022
Detective Chinatown 3
Noda Hiroshi
2021
Dangerous Venus
Hakuro Teshima · 10 episodes
2020
Stand by Me Doraemon 2
Adult Nobita (voice)
2020
The Asadas!
Yukihiro Asada
2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Satoshi Tsumabuki and where are they from?
Satoshi Tsumabuki is 45 years old, born on December 13, 1980 in Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Satoshi Tsumabuki?
Satoshi Tsumabuki is best known for roles in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Stand by Me Doraemon, The Assassin.
How many movies has Satoshi Tsumabuki been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Satoshi Tsumabuki has appeared in 70 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Satoshi Tsumabuki's first movie?
The career of Satoshi Tsumabuki began with The Dimension Travelers (1998).
What is Satoshi Tsumabuki's most recent movie or series?
Satoshi Tsumabuki's most recent release is One Last Love Letter, which premiered on April 17, 2026.
What TV shows has Satoshi Tsumabuki appeared in?
On television, Satoshi Tsumabuki has appeared in Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Orange Days, Kisarazu Cat's Eye, The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine.
Satoshi Tsumabuki
1980-12-13 · Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Japan
Satoshi Tsumabuki (born December 13, 1980) is a Japanese actor. His breakthrough film was Waterboys for which he was nominated for the 'Best Actor' award at the Japanese Academy Awards, and won the 'Newcomer of the Year' prize. He is also the bassist and lead singer of the Japanese band Basking Lite.