Musashi (kickboxer)

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Musashi
BornAkio Mori (森昭生)
(1972-10-17) October 17, 1972 (age 51)
Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Native name武蔵
NationalityJapan Japan
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
StyleSeidokaikan karate
StanceSouthpaw
TrainerFrankie Liles
Years active1995–2009
Kickboxing record
Total85
Wins49
By knockout19
Losses30
By knockout10
Draws5
No contests1
Last updated on: September 26, 2009

Akio Mori (森 昭生, Mori Akio, born October 17, 1972), better known by the name Musashi (武蔵), is a Japanese former professional

kickboxer. He is a four-time K-1 Japan tournament champion, a former WAKO Heavyweight Muay Thai champion and two-time K-1 World Grand Prix finalist. Following a 14-year career, he announced his retirement at a press conference in Tokyo on August 26, 2009.[1]

He holds notable wins over Ray Sefo, Peter Aerts, Masaaki Satake and Rick Roufus.

Early life and career

Mori was born in

Musashi Miyamoto, as his kicking techniques were said to resemble the latter's sword-slashing moves. Musashi took part in international karate competition, and this eventually overlapped with his kickboxing career. In 1995, he earned 4th place at the Seidokaikan Karate World Cup.[2]

K-1

Musashi made his entrance into

K-1 Spirits '99 Japanese Grand Prix. The year ended with him earning entry to the K-1 Grand Prix '99 final round, but advancing no further than the quarter-finals.[4]

He spent much of the following three years achieving noteworthy but limited success. He won the

K-1 World Grand Prix 2003. On December 6, 2003, Musashi defeated six-time world titlist Ray Sefo and three-time K-1 World Grand Prix champion Peter Aerts en route to the finale against rising superstar Remy Bonjasky. Musashi lost the match by unanimous decision
after Bonjasky repeatedly penetrated the weary fighter’s defenses.

Despite this loss, Musashi’s runner-up status in K-1’s most prestigious annual tournament elevated him to prominence. Upholding his new standard, he remained undefeated throughout most of the following year, achieving a four-match winning streak that brought him to the

K-1 World Grand Prix 2004. He defeated returning opponent Ray Sefo and Thai sensation Kaoklai Kaennorsing
before meeting Remy Bonjasky in the finals for the second time. The match was a furious contest, with Musashi bringing his opponent to one knee with low kicks and sending Bonjasky out of the ring by dodging a lunging kick. With the judges undecided after the initial three rounds, an additional round was ordered, and then another. Despite showcasing excellent agility throughout by evading Bonjasky’s kicks and knees, Musashi was visibly exhausted by the final round and endured several unanswered strikes that resulted in his defeat by unanimous decision.

The bout marked the last time Musashi reached the WGP finals, though he made it to the semifinals the following year. His regional tournament wins were behind him now, too: despite winning his semifinal match at the

K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong, a groin injury kept him from advancing. Over the next four years, Musashi accumulated wins and losses fairly evenly. He sought retirement as the end of the decade neared and announced his intentions on August 26, 2009, along with a request to enter the WGP one last time.[1] Despite not having fought that year or being among the previous year's top eight competitors, Musashi was inserted into the tournament's elimination rounds by popular vote and fought what was to be his final match on September 26, 2009 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Seoul Final 16. He faced longtime K-1 veteran Jérôme Le Banner and put on a valiant performance, avoiding Le Banner’s heavy strikes while landing his own. Then, in the final 40 seconds of the third round, he was knocked down by a powerful combination. In the end, Le Banner won by unanimous decision.[6]
Failing to qualify for the year’s WGP, Musashi – age 37 – announced that he would not enter the ring again.

At the time of his retirement, Musashi was arguably the most successful active Japanese kickboxer of the heavyweight division. An ex-world champion and winner of four regional tournaments, he was also one of only nine fighters to reach the WGP finals more than once. During his 14-year career, he defeated at least eight current or former world champions and one WGP winner.

Post–K-1

In August 2009, Musashi co-founded the martial arts promotional company Pound for Pound Co., Ltd. with his younger brother (and fellow K-1 alumnus) Tomo. He currently serves as the company’s senior managing director.

In 2010, the company produced the Musashi Rock Festival – a combination rock concert and fighting event. The show took place on October 23 in Tokyo and featured performances by Sex Machineguns, Maximum the Hormone, and Loudness. The main event was an exhibition kickboxing match between Musashi and his brother. After fighting his sibling to a two-round draw, Musashi joined Sex Machineguns onstage to perform the songs “Iron Fighter” and “Death Game.” Musashi has stated that he would like to hold the festival again in the future.[7]

Media

Beginning in the mid-2000s, Musashi engaged in an acting and television career. His first dramatic role was as a guest star in the mystery series Kyôto chiken no onna, and he was a frequent guest on Japanese talk shows and variety programs. His most famous role was playing Issei Kurosaki/Kamen Rider Caucasus in the 2006 tokusatsu superhero film Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love.

In conjunction with the film part, Musashi provided voice acting for the same character in the video game

Kamen Rider: Battride War II
.

Musashi also appeared in the music videos for “Bonds” by Galneryus and the Mihimaru GT/Soffett collaborations “Skinats” and “Crying Summer.”

Musashi's entrance theme - "Battleship Musashi" - was recorded by Japanese heavy metal band Loudness. Musashi took part in the band's 25th anniversary concert at the Tokyo International Forum, where he personally congratulated the performers.

Fighting style

Musashi's manner of fighting was fairly unique for a

Super Middleweight champion Frankie Liles, Musashi would continually employ the powerful kicks that inspired his stage name but focused on punching combinations to wear down his opponents. He was a conservative fighter whose technical approach resulted in relatively few knockout
victories for a K-1 headliner, but he also boasted a steely defense that made KO losses a rarity as well.

K-1 producer Sadaharu Tanikawa[8] and fighter Peter Aerts have praised Musashi's strong defense, with Aerts also complimenting his kicking and clinch-fighting abilities.[9] Conversely, Aerts criticized his punching power[9] and Tanikawa his lack of aggressiveness.[8]

Titles

  • K-1
    • K-1 World Grand Prix 2004
      runner-up
    • K-1 World Grand Prix 2003
      runner-up
    • K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final
      champion
    • K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002 Final
      champion
    • K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Final runner-up
    • K-1 Spirits 2000
      champion
    • K-1 Spirits '99
      champion

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record
49 Wins (19 (T)KO's, 30 Decisions), 30 Losses, 1 No Contest, 5 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
2009-09-26 Loss France Jérôme Le Banner K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 in Seoul Final 16
Seoul, South Korea
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 49-30-1-5
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2009.
2008-12-31 Loss Armenia Gegard Mousasi Dynamite!! 2008
Saitama, Japan
TKO (referee stoppage) 1 2:32 49-29-1-5
2008-04-13 Loss Brazil Ewerton Teixeira K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Seoul Final 16
Seoul, South Korea
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 49-28-1-5
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2008.
2008-06-29 Loss
Kyotaro
K-1 World GP 2008 in Fukuoka
Fukuoka, Japan
Decision (majority) 3 3:00 49-27-1-5
2008-04-13 Win Japan Junichi Sawayashiki
K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan
KO (left straight punch) 2 2:00 49-26-1-5
2007-12-31 Win Ivory Coast Bernard Ackah K-1 PREMIUM 2007 Dynamite!!
Osaka, Japan
KO (left hook) 3 1:26 48-26-1-5
2007-12-08 Win France David Dancrade K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 Super Fight
Yokohama, Japan
KO (left mid kick) 1 2:59 47-26-1-5
2007-08-05 Win China Wang Qiang
K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong
Semi-finals
Hong Kong Disqualification 2 2:00 46-26-1-5
Despite win was unable to continue in tournament due to groin injury.
2007-08-05 Win
Yong Soo Park
K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Hong Kong
Quarter-finals
Hong Kong KO (left hook) 2 0:48 45-26-1-5
2007-03-04 Loss Japan Yusuke Fujimoto
K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 in Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan
Ext.R KO (high kick) 4 0:33 44-26-1-5
Fight was a qualification bout for the newly created K-1 Heavyweight title.
2006-12-31 Win South Korea Randy Kim K-1 PREMIUM 2006 Dynamite!!
Osaka, Japan
KO (right punch) 3 0:33 44-25-1-5
2006-12-02 Loss Netherlands Peter Aerts K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 Reserve Fight
Tokyo, Japan
KO (punches) 1 2:53 43-25-1-5
2006-09-30 Loss Morocco Chalid Arrab
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Osaka opening round
Osaka, Japan
Decision (split) 3 3:00 43-24-1-5
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 although he will be invited as a Reservist.
2006-07-30 Loss Brazil Glaube Feitosa
K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Sapporo
Sapporo, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 43-23-1-5
2006-04-29 Loss Netherlands Semmy Schilt K-1 World Grand Prix 2005
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 43-22-1-5
2005-12-31 Win United States Bob Sapp K-1 PREMIUM 2005 Dynamite!!
Osaka, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 43-21-1-5
2005-11-19 Loss Brazil Glaube Feitosa K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 Semi-finals
Tokyo, Japan
KO (Flying Knee) 2 1:05 42-21-1-5
2005-11-19 Win Russia Ruslan Karaev K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 42-20-1-5
2005-09-23 Win South Africa Francois Botha
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Osaka – final elimination
Osaka, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 41-20-1-5
Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2005.
2005-07-29 Win Sweden Rickard Nordstrand
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Decision (majority) 3 3:00 40-20-1-5
2005-04-30 Win United States Rick Roufus
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (split) 3 3:00 39-20-1-5
2004-12-31 Win United States Sean O'Haire K-1 PREMIUM 2004 Dynamite!!
Osaka, Japan
KO 2 0:44 38-20-1-5
2004-02-15 Loss Netherlands Remy Bonjasky K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Final
Tokyo, Japan
2nd Ext.R decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 37-20-1-5
Fight was for K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 title.
2004-02-15 Win Thailand Kaoklai Kaennorsing K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Semi-finals
Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 37-19-1-5
2004-02-15 Win New Zealand Ray Sefo K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 36-19-1-5
2004-09-25 Win France Cyril Abidi
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 final elimination
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 35-19-1-5
Qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2004.
2004-06-06 Win United States Ray Mercer
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 34-19-1-5
2004-03-27 Win Japan Akebono
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Saitama
Saitama, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 33-19-1-5
2004-02-15 Win United States Stefan Gamlin
K-1 Burning 2004
Okinawa, Japan
KO 2 0:53 32-19-1-5
2003-12-06 Loss Netherlands Remy Bonjasky K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 31-19-1-5
Fight was for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 title.
2003-12-06 Win Netherlands Peter Aerts K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Semi-finals
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority) 3 3:00 31-18-1-5
2003-12-06 Win New Zealand Ray Sefo K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority) 3 3:00 30-18-1-5
2003-09-21 Win Japan Yusuke Fujimoto
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix
Final
Yokohama, Japan
Ext.R decision (majority) 3 3:00 29-18-1-5
Wins K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix title and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003.
2003-09-21 Win Japan Hiraku Hori
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix
Semi-finals
Yokohama, Japan
KO (left low kick) 2 3:00 28-18-1-5
2003-09-21 Win Brazil Montanha Silva
K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix
Quarter-finals
Yokohama, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 27-18-1-5
2003-07-27 Draw Australia Chris Chrisopoulides
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Decision draw 3 3:00 26-18-1-5
2003-06-29 Win Brazil Montanha Silva
K-1 Beast II 2003
Saitama, Japan
DQ (punch to a downed opponent) 2 1:50 26-18-1-4
2003-05-02 Win Japan Nobuaki Kakuda
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 25-18-1-4
2003-04-06 Draw Trinidad and Tobago Gary Goodridge
K-1 Beast 2003
Yamagata, Japan
Decision draw 5 3:00 24-18-1-4
2002-12-07 Loss France Jérôme Le Banner K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
TKO (corner stoppage) 2 0:51 24-18-1-3
2002-09-22 Win Japan Tsuyoshi Nakasako
K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002
Final
Osaka, Japan
2nd Ext.R decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 24-17-1-3
Wins K-1 Andy Spirits 2002 Japan Grand Prix title and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2002.
2002-09-22 Win Japan Tatsufumi Tomihira
K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002
Semi-finals
Osaka, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 23-17-1-3
2002-09-22 Win Japan Hiromi Amada
K-1 Andy Spirits Japan GP 2002
Quarter-finals
Osaka, Japan
Ext.R decision (majority) 4 3:00 22-17-1-3
2002-07-14 Win United States Josh Dempsey
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Fukuoka
Fukuoka, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 21-17-1-3
2002-04-21 Loss Netherlands Semmy Schilt
K-1 Burning 2002
Hiroshima, Japan
Decision (split) 5 3:00 20-17-1-3
2002-03-03 Draw Brazil Glaube Feitosa
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Nagoya
Nagoya, Japan
Decision draw 5 3:00 20-16-1-3
2002-01-11 Win Japan Ryuta Noji Ichigeki
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority) 5 3:00 20-16-1-2
2001-08-19 Loss Denmark Nicholas Pettas K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Final
Saitama, Japan
Ext.R decision (unanimous) 4 3:00 19-16-1-2
Fight was for K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan Grand Prix title. With this defeat Musashi also fails to qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001.
2001-08-19 Win Japan Tsuyoshi Nakasako K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Semi-finals
Saitama, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 19-15-1-2
2001-08-19 Win Japan Toru Oishi K-1 Andy Memorial 2001 Japan GP Quarter-finals
Saitama, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 18-15-1-2
2001-06-24 Draw Brazil Ebenezer Braga
K-1 Survival 2001
Sendai, Japan
Decision draw 5 3:00 17-15-1-2
2001-04-15 Loss Netherlands Ernesto Hoost
K-1 Burning 2001
Kumamoto, Japan
Decision (majority) 5 3:00 17-15-1-1
2000-12-10 Loss New Zealand Ray Sefo K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
TKO 1 1:38 17-14-1-1
2000-07-07 Win Japan Hiromi Amada
K-1 Spirits 2000
Final
Sendai, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 17-13-1-1
Wins K-1 Spirits 2000 Japan Grand Prix title and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix 2000.
2000-07-07 Win China An Hu
K-1 Spirits 2000
Semi-finals
Sendai, Japan
TKO (Low Kicks) 1 1:25 16-13-1-1
2000-07-07 Win Japan Ryūshi Yanagisawa
K-1 Spirits 2000
Quarter-finals
Sendai, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 15-13-1-1
2000-05-28 Win Japan Tatsufumi Tomihira
K-1 Burning 2000
Sapporo, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 14-13-1-1
Qualifies for K-1 Spirits 2000 Japan Grand Prix.
2000-03-19 Loss Switzerland Andy Hug
K-1 Burning 2000
Yokohama, Japan
Decision (majority) 5 3:00 13-13-1-1
2000-01-25 Loss Netherlands Peter Aerts
K-1 Rising 2000
Nagasaki, Japan
Ext.R TKO (corner stoppage) 4 1:25 13-12-1-1
1999-12-05 Loss Croatia Mirko Cro Cop K-1 Grand Prix '99 final round Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
TKO (2 Knockdowns) 2 1:13 13-11-1-1
1999-10-05 Win Japan Masaaki Satake
K-1 World Grand Prix '99 opening round
Osaka, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 13-10-1-1
Qualifies for K-1 Grand Prix '99 final round.
1999-08-22 Win Japan Nobu Hayashi
K-1 Spirits '99
Final
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 12-10-1-1
Wins K-1 Spirits Japanese Grand Prix '99 title.
1999-08-22 Win Japan Hiromi Amada
K-1 Spirits '99
Semi-finals
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 11-10-1-1
1999-08-22 Win Japan Mitsuya Nagai
K-1 Spirits '99
Quarter-finals
Tokyo, Japan
KO (left mid kick) 1 3:00 10-10-1-1
1999-08-22 Win Japan Motoharu Yoshioka
K-1 Spirits '99
1st round
Tokyo, Japan
TKO (referee stoppage) 2 2:13 9-10-1-1
1999-06-20 Win England Kirkwood Walker
K-1 Braves '99
Fukuoka, Japan
KO (left mid kick) 5 1:50 8-10-1-1
Wins Walker's W.A.K.O. Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
1999-04-25 Win Trinidad and Tobago Gary Goodridge
K-1 Revenge '99
Yokohama, Japan
Disqualification 1 2:15 7-10-1-1
1999-03-22 Win United States Greg Vojtieck
K-1 The Challenge '99
Tokyo, Japan
TKO (3 knockdowns) 2 2:03 6-10-1-1
1998-10-28 Loss England Kirkwood Walker Lords of the Ring III
England, UK
Decision 5 3:00 5-10-1-1
Fight was for Walker's W.A.K.O. Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
1999-02-03 Win Scotland Duncan Airlie James
K-1 Rising Sun '99
Tokyo, Japan
TKO (3 knockdowns) 2 2:52 5-9-1-1
1998-10-28 Loss England Michael Thompson
K-1 Japan '98 Kamikaze
Tokyo, Japan
Decision (majority) 5 3:00 4-9-1-1
1998-07-18 Loss Netherlands Ernesto Hoost
K-1 Dream '98
Nagoya, Japan
TKO (referee stoppage) 3 2:52 4-8-1-1
1998-05-24 Draw Japan Masaaki Satake
K-1 Braves '98
Fukuoka, Japan
Decision draw 5 3:00 4-7-1-1
1997-07-07 Loss England Michael Thompson
K-1 Fight Night '97
Zurich, Switzerland
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 4-7-1
1997-04-29 Loss England Kirkwood Walker
K-1 Braves '97
Fukuoka, Japan
KO (Straight Right) 5 1:12 4-6-1
Fight was for Walker's W.A.K.O. Pro World Muay Thai Heavyweight title.
1997-03-16 Loss Croatia Branko Cikatić
K-1 Kings '97
Yokohama, Japan
KO (right hook) 4 1:38 4-5-1
1996-12-08 Loss Switzerland Andy Hug
K-1 Hercules '96
Nagoya, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 4-4-1
1996-10-18 Win
Jean Riviere
K-1 Star Wars '96
Yokohama, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 4-3-1
1996-09-01 No Contest Australia Sam Greco
K-1 Revenge '96
Osaka, Japan
No Contest 3 0:22 3-3-1
Fight was declared no contest after Musashi fell out of the ring.
1996-07-20 Loss Thailand Sadau Kiatsongrit W.M.T.C. Cruiserweight World Title Fight
Buriram, Thailand
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 3-3
Fight was for Kiatsongrit's W.M.T.C. Cruiserweight World title.
1996-05-06 Loss South Africa Mike Bernardo K-1 Grand Prix '96 Semi-finals
Yokohama, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 3-2
1996-05-06 Win Australia Sam Greco K-1 Grand Prix '96 Quarter-finals
Yokohama, Japan
TKO (doctor Stoppage/Dislocation of right foot toe) 1 3:00 3-1
1996-03-10 Win United States Kit Lykins
K-1 Grand Prix '96 Opening Battle
Yokohama, Japan
KO (Low kick) 1 0:37 2-1
Qualifies for K-1 Grand Prix '96.
1995-12-09 Loss Australia Stan Longinidis
K-1 Hercules
Nagoya, Japan
Decision (unanimous) 5 3:00 1-1
1995-09-03 Win United States Patrick Smith
K-1 Revenge II
Yokohama, Japan
KO (high kick) 2 0:34 1-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Karate record (incomplete)

Karate Record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method
1995-10-08 Loss Japan Shingo Koyasu Karate World Cup '95 3rd place Qualifying Match Japan Decision (unanimous)
1995-10-08 Loss South Korea Kim Tae Won Karate World Cup '95 Semifinals Japan Decision (unanimous)
1995-10-08 Win Japan Shuichi Nishida Karate World Cup '95 Quarterfinals Japan
1995-10-08 Win Japan Shin Kishigawa Karate World Cup '95 Japan Decision (unanimous)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Moon Dream Police Officer Teru Biographical film of Bobby Ologun
2013 Goddotan Kiss Patience Championship - The Movie Captain Gryphon Feature film adaptation of Goddotan
2009 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption Norimono Ogaki
2006 Kamen Rider Kabuto: God Speed Love
Issei Kurosaki / Kamen Rider Caucasus

TV

Year Title Role Notes
2015 One Way Dota 9-episode drama based on the novel by Jirō Asada
2015 Ichirō 9-episode miniseries
2011 Sazae-san 3 Anago Live-action adaptation of Sazae-san
2006 El poporatchi go!! Shop owner of ramen stall 634 Guest appearance
2005 Furuhata Ninzaburō Guest appearance
2004 The Woman Prosecutor of Kyôto Guest appearance

External links

Profile at K-1

See also

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