Yôji Tanaka

Yôji Tanaka

61 · Born: Aug 8, 1963

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 10"
BornAug 8, 1963 Kiso, Japan

Biography

Yoji Tanaka is a multifaceted individual, boasting an impressive repertoire as an actor, director, and writer. Hailing from Nagano prefecture, he is one of the most renowned personalities to have emerged from this region.

During his formative years, Tanaka pursued a career with the Central Japan Railway Company, where he honed his skills and gained valuable experience. However, it was his subsequent transition into the world of entertainment that would ultimately define his professional trajectory.

As an actor, Tanaka has made a significant impact, appearing in a wide range of cinematic and television productions. His portrayal of a bar master in the 2001 film "Hero" is particularly notable, showcasing his versatility and range.

In addition to his acting endeavors, Tanaka has also ventured into the realm of filmmaking, directing independent movies that have garnered critical acclaim. Two of his most notable works include "Doramukan Z: Bachi ga motarasu yokisenu dekigoto" (2016) and "Loco DD: Nihon zenkoku dokodemo aidoru" (2017),both of which demonstrate his skill and dedication to his craft.

Career

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2019
Shadowfall
Shadowfall as Katô
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{"id":176223,"title":"Blood-Club Dolls 1","year":"2018","character":"Kuzuu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blood-club-dolls-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_176223.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_176223.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
{"id":219325,"title":"Meatball Machine Kodoku","year":"2017","character":"Yuji Noda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meatball-machine-kodoku","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219325.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219325.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":115661,"title":"Survival Family","year":"2016","character":"Vagrant Who Captures Carp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/survival-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_115661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_115661.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Survival Family
Survival Family as Vagrant Who Captures Carp
{"id":103846679,"title":"Beppin san","year":2016,"character":"Katsuji Ozawa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/beppin-san","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103846679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103846679.jpg"},"released":1}
Beppin san
Beppin san as Katsuji Ozawa
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2015
Hero
Hero as Master
{"id":35868,"title":"Homeland","year":"2014","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/homeland-2014","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35868.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35868.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":20050,"title":"Wood Job!","year":"2014","character":"Instuctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wood-job","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_20050.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_20050.jpg"},"released":1}
Wood Job!
Wood Job! as Instuctor
{"id":229632,"title":"The Warped Forest","year":"2011","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-warped-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229632.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229632.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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{"id":19198,"title":"Space Battleship Yamato","year":"2010","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/space-battleship-yamato","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sge3nt5d5i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2sge3nt5d5i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
{"id":122183,"title":"Kir\u00e2 v\u00e2jin r\u00f4do","year":"2009","character":"Repair man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kira-vajin-rodo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_122183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_122183.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":133822,"title":"Kansen rett\u00f4","year":"2009","character":"Eisuke Mita","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kansen-retto","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133822.jpg"},"released":1}
Kansen rettô
Kansen rettô as Eisuke Mita
{"id":18144,"title":"Summer Wars","year":"2009","character":"Yorihiko Jin'nouchi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/summer-wars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14tlauuej67g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14tlauuej67g.jpg"},"released":1}
Summer Wars
Summer Wars as Yorihiko Jin'nouchi
{"id":224546,"title":"20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope","year":"2009","character":"Detective Higashino","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/20th-century-boys-2-the-last-hope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224546.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":225201,"title":"Shinkaij\u00fb Reig\u00f4","year":"2008","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shinkaiju-reigo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225201.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225201.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":222733,"title":"Death Note: L Change the World","year":"2008","character":"Sasaki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-note-l-change-the-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38qjmigc12ig.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/38qjmigc12ig.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":120749,"title":"Gururi no koto","year":"2008","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gururi-no-koto","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120749.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":24774,"title":"Sukiyaki Western Django","year":"2007","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sukiyaki-western-django","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47o4job7u3j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47o4job7u3j0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":221824,"title":"Exte: Hair Extensions","year":"2007","character":"Takashima","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/exte-hair-extensions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221824.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221824.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":221160,"title":"Hero","year":"2007","character":"Master","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hero-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221160.jpg"},"released":1}
Hero
Hero as Master
{"id":219290,"title":"Kiraware Matsuko no issh\u00f4","year":"2006","character":"TV Actor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kiraware-matsuko-no-issho","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219290.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":10319,"title":"Death Note","year":"2006","character":"Sasaki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-note-2006","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10319.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10319.jpg"},"released":1}
Death Note
Death Note as Sasaki
{"id":225596,"title":"The Great Yokai War","year":"2005","character":"Yoichi's father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-yokai-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225596.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Great Yokai War
The Great Yokai War as Yoichi's father
{"id":228043,"title":"Zebraman","year":"2004","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zebraman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228043.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":227369,"title":"The Taste of Tea","year":"2004","character":"Man of Prosecution Section","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-taste-of-tea","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227369.jpg"},"released":1}
The Taste of Tea
The Taste of Tea as Man of Prosecution Section
{"id":222875,"title":"Cutie Honey: Live Action","year":"2004","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cutie-honey-live-action","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/273osce7kovg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/273osce7kovg.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12536,"title":"Godzilla: Final Wars","year":"2004","character":"(uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/godzilla-final-wars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3i4tqkj3rav0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3i4tqkj3rav0.jpg"},"released":1}
Godzilla: Final Wars
Godzilla: Final Wars as (uncredited)
{"id":286,"title":"Kill Bill: Vol. 2","year":"2004","character":"Crazy 88","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kill-bill-vol-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2q814fnt7b20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2q814fnt7b20.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":52446,"title":"Last Life in the Universe","year":"2003","character":"Yakuza","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/last-life-in-the-universe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52446.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":34785,"title":"The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi","year":"2003","character":"Funahachi Family Henchmen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blind-swordsman-zatoichi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/am37ra4ithm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/am37ra4ithm0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi as Funahachi Family Henchmen
{"id":27013,"title":"Alive","year":"2003","character":"Hair Cut Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alive-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27013.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27013.jpg"},"released":1}
Alive
Alive as Hair Cut Guard
{"id":285,"title":"Kill Bill: Vol. 1","year":"2003","character":"Crazy 88 #3","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kill-bill-vol-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1h3hkl9c4r1o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1h3hkl9c4r1o.jpg"},"released":1}
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as Crazy 88 #3
{"id":23610,"title":"Ju-on: The Grudge","year":"2002","character":"Y\u00fbji T\u00f4yama","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ju-on-the-grudge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6q80a1kiget0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6q80a1kiget0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Ju-on: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge as Yûji Tôyama
{"id":84905,"title":"Aiki","year":"2002","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aiki","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84905.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84905.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":225214,"title":"Red Shadow: Akakage","year":"2001","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-shadow-akakage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225214.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":19204,"title":"All About Lily Chou-Chou","year":"2001","character":"Teru Onda","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-about-lily-chou-chou","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/759v1nkc1k60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/759v1nkc1k60.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":219135,"title":"Mandei","year":"2000","character":"Yakuza","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mandei","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219135.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219135.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Mandei
Mandei as Yakuza
{"id":51353,"title":"The City of Lost Souls","year":"2000","character":"Okijima Gang Member","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-city-of-lost-souls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_51353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_51353.jpg"},"released":1}
The City of Lost Souls
The City of Lost Souls as Okijima Gang Member
{"id":19282,"title":"Ring 0: Birthday","year":"2000","character":"Dansei Ky\u00f4yu (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ring-0-birthday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4oe61asv76e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4oe61asv76e0.jpg"},"released":1}
Ring 0: Birthday
Ring 0: Birthday as Dansei Kyôyu (uncredited)
{"id":220354,"title":"Kikujiro","year":"1999","character":"Yakuza Henchman #3","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kikujiro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220354.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Kikujiro
Kikujiro as Yakuza Henchman #3
{"id":56777,"title":"Posutoman bur\u00fbsu","year":"1997","character":"Killer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/posutoman-burusu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56777.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56777.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":125820,"title":"Shinjuku Triad Society","year":"1995","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shinjuku-triad-society","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125820.jpg"},"released":1}
1995