Takuya Kimura is a Japanese actor, singer, and voice artist born on November 13, 1972, in Tokyo. He started his career as a singer and auditioned for Jonny & Associates. He was first among the boys known as The Skate Boys, mainly backup dancers for the boy band Hikaru Genji. Then, out of those boys, six boys were selected to debut in a boy band called SMAP. Takuya was an active member of the band. The boy band disbanded in 2016, and now Takuya is a solo artist. In 1988, he debuted as an actor in the series Abunai Shonen III. He caught attention after his role in the drama Asunaro Hukaso in 1993. After that, he has made many award-winning movies and dramas. Here is the compilation of his best Japanese films.
1. The Legend & Butterfly
The Legend & Butterfly is a historical romantic Japanese movie released in 2023 and directed by Otomo Keishi. The film tells you a story about a couple named Oda Nobunaga and Nohime. Oda Nobunaga got the title “The Fool of Owari” due to his weird behaviors. He then marries Nohime. The marriage was political between the two hostile neighbors. The couple usually had action due to their different personality. One day, Nobunaga’s enemy attacked Owari. He is tensed because of the vast difference in their army. However, Nohime encouraged him to fight dead on with the enemy.
2. Masquerade Night
Masquerade Night is a thriller mystery Japanese movie released in 2021 and directed by Suzuki Masayuki. The movie's plot revolves around a detective and his quest to find the murderer. Nitta Kosuke is a detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. One day, an anonymous letter is received by the department where it is written that the killer of a murder case would attend a masquerade party held at the hotel Cortesia Tokyo. Nitta Kosuke goes undercover to the party with only information that the killer will attend. Now, he has to find the criminal among the 500 other attendees.
3. Masquerade Hotel
Masquerade Hotel is a thriller mystery Japanese movie released in 2019 and directed by Suzuki Masayuki. The film tells the story of a detective to find the killer of the three murder cases in Tokyo. Nitta Kosuke is a detective who works in the case. The killer left numbers in the murder scene, which possibly hinted at the location of the subsiquent murder. Nitta Kosuke figured out that the murder may have happened in the hotel Koruteshia Tokyo. He then went undercover and worked at the hotel’s front desk. Yamagishi Naomi was designated to train him. Both had different priorities and had clashes of opinions. As the story progresses, they both understand each other and work hand-in-hand.
4. Killing Of Prosecution
Killing of Prosecution is a thriller mystery Japanese movie released in 2018 and directed by Harada Masato. The film tells the story of a prosecutor named Mogami Takeshi. A young prosecutor named Okino Keiichiro is assigned to the Tokyo public prosecutor's office. He was thrilled to work with his idol, Mogami Takeshi. Mogami Takeshi receives a murder case from an elderly money lender. In that case, Matsukura Shigeo was the suspect. The story progresses as Mogami Takeshi tries to solve the case.
5. Blade Of The Immortal
Blade of the Immortal is a historical Japanese movie released in 2017 and directed by Takashi Miike. The film tells the story of an immortal samurai named Manji. Manji followed the orders of his master and killed a corrupt lord and his followers, and now, he is on the run. His sister Machi was held hostage by a group of ronin in return for Manji’s head. When Manji returned, they killed Machi. Angered by their actions, Manji killed the group of ronin. He is then healed by some sacred bloodworms inserted into his body and has become immortal. Fifty-two years later, he is approached by a young girl named Rin Asano. She wanted Manji to help her take revenge on the killers of her father.
6. Hero
Hero is a mystery Japanese movie released in 2015 and directed by Suzuki Masayuki. The movie’s plot revolves around a prosecutor, Kohei Kuryu. Prosecutor Kohei Kuryu was given the case of a murdered woman whose body was found near a consular building. But he could not investigate the case because of the lack of cooperation from the embassy staff. The story progresses as he tries to find out the truth behind the embassy’s wall.
7. Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato is an action sci-fi movie released in 2010 and directed by Yamazaki Takashi. The movie’s plot revolves around the survival of the last trace of humanity. In 2199, the world is attacked by some extraterrestrials, and the earth is bombarded with radioactive. The human race has no choice but to hide underground to save themselves. But unfortunately, the radioactive are now penetrating the earth’s surface. To save the last trace of humanity, the only interstellar battleship Yamato is on a mission to protect humankind.
8. Hero
Hero is a mystery Japanese movie released in 2007 and directed by Suzuki Mayasuki. The movie’s plot tells the story of a prosecutor named Kuryu Kohei. Kuryu Kohei is handed a simple case where the accused has confessed his crime. He finds it difficult when the accused changes his statement and claims innocence in the first hearing. The story progresses as prosecutor Kuryu Kohei is met with a high-profile prosecutor named Gamo Kazuomi, who takes immense pride in the maximum number of winnings in the courtroom. The sudden appearance of a high-profile prosecutor in a relatively minor case leaves Kuryu Kohei confused.
9. Love And Honor
Love and Honor is a historical romance Japanese movie released in 2006 and directed by Yamada Yoji. The film tells the story of a samurai named Mimura Shinnojo. Mimura Shinojo is a low-level samurai who worked as a food tester for the clan's lord. He dreamed of opening a school for children of all cast. But his dreams were cut short when he was poisoned with bad quality food and was blinded. The story progresses as due to some misunderstandings, he gets divorced from his wife Kayo and later regrets after learning the truth.
10. Hit The Goal
Hit the Goal is a Japanese movie released in 1994 and directed by Omori Kazuki. The film tells the story of the golden trio of junior high school. The golden trio soccer players consist of Toshi, Kenzi, and Kazu. The three joined Kakegawa High School just because they wanted to play with Kubo, who learned his techniques from Germany. The story progresses as the trio enters the Kakegawa soccer team.
