Ryo Ishibashi

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Characters played by Ryo Ishibashi

Shiro Yanagawa — War (2007)

Japanese Yakuza leader, rival to Triads, ultimately killed by Rogue/Lone.

Det. Hideto Nakagawa — The Grudge (2004)

Detective investigating the Saeki murders.

Det. Hideto Nakagawa — The Grudge 2 (2006)

Police detective investigating the bizarre deaths linked to the Saeki curse.

Shigeharu Aoyama — Audition (2000)

Shigeharu Aoyama is a widower whose teenage son urges him to seek a new wife seven years after Ryoko’s death. He joins Yasuhisa Yoshikawa’s deceptive audition, falls for Asami Yamazaki, and is drawn into her violent revenge. Drugged, paralyzed, and tortured, he is ultimately saved when Shigehiko confronts Asami.

Local Yakuza Chief — Kids Return (1996)

Regional gang leader dealing with territorial disputes.

Detective Kuroda — Suicide Club (2001)

Lead detective whose family dies in the epidemic, leading to his suicide.

Shuji Sawamoto — American Yakuza (1993)

Shuji Sawamoto is a leader of the Tendo crime family who recruits Nick Davis after Nick saves his life. He gradually trusts Nick, welcomes him into the organization, gives him a house, and supports his judgment. After the family is nearly destroyed by Dino Campanela, Shuji joins Nick in a final attack and dies after learning Nick's true identity.

Koji — Back to Back (1996)

Koji is a Japanese yakuza who arrives in Los Angeles with another yakuza to deliver a special message. When a bank robber wearing explosives threatens a restaurant, Koji intervenes in the resulting crisis. He later escapes from the police station with Bob Malone and Chelsea, taking them hostage before forming an uneasy survival alliance with them.

Masaaki Fukuura — The Cinderella Addiction (2021)

Koharu's father, a respected community figure. His calm demeanor and authority contrast with the underlying tensions of the town and serve as a grounded reference point for Koharu's decisions.

Yasushi Fujiki — Masquerade Night (2021)

A minor character appearing in the hotel mystery series.

Yasushi Fujiki — Masquerade Hotel (2019)

A listed minor character in Masquerade Hotel; the available synopsis does not specify his actions or personal traits.

Kashima — Leave My Girl Alone (1986)

A compassionate young lawyer who saves Hitomi from police pursuit and facilitates her tutoring job. He guides her and Susumu to safety on Mutsushima island, but is fatally stabbed by Shiraki during a final confrontation, leaving Hitomi devastated.

Career Overview

Ryo Ishibashi has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1982. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Masquerade Hotel Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Audition, War, Suicide Club. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
66
Birth Date
1956-07-20
Birth Place
Kurume, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Credits

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4412009), public domain (CC0).