Akira Sakata

Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes • as Self

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1989, 2h 15m • as Ohki

Based on the "2.26 Incident", an attempted coup d'état in Japan 1936, launched by radical ultra-nationalist parts of the military. Several leading politicians were killed and the center of Tokyo was briefly held by the insurgents before the coup was suppressed.

Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Jay

A student travels back to Kobe for the summer. Once there, he meets his friend Rat, hangs on the usual place, listening to the Beach Boys and meets a mysterious twin girl.

Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Teacher

The story of a teacher who comes to a village on the Inland Sea and the relationship that develops between her and her 12 pupils.

Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • as Fishmonger

Three high school girls living out in the country build stories out from their local environment, mountainous and bordered by an unkempt buried forest.

Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Self

The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • as Self

Folk singer Wataru Takada has been performing for over 35 years. This feature-length documentary follows him closely over the course of five months, covering his live shows, private life and capturing his mysterious charm.

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Sakaguchi

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.