Takehiro Hira

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Characters played by Takehiro Hira

Hiroshi Randa — Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023)

Monarch founder and key figure driving Titan research initiatives.

Prime Minister Ozaki — Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Japanese Prime Minister.

Kenzo Mori — Giri/Haji (2019)

Kenzo Mori is a Tokyo detective who travels to London to find his brother, Yuto Mori, after learning that he may still be alive. He investigates whether Yuto is responsible for a suspected murder while navigating London’s unfamiliar criminal underworld, and he remains responsible for supporting his family in Tokyo.

Kenta — Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)

Arashikage warrior and clan enforcer.

Shin Mitsurugi (Gregory Edgeworth) — Ace Attorney (2012)

Miles Edgeworth's father, a respected attorney. He was shot and killed in the courtroom's evidence storage during the DL-6 case. His death was covered up by Manfred von Karma, and his murder weapon became the key to exposing the conspiracy.

Kazu — Lost Girls & Love Hotels (2020)

A Yakuza enforcer bound by a duty marriage who pursues a passionate affair with Margaret. He attempts to help her confront her trauma during a trip to Kyoto but abruptly leaves. Later, he rescues her from a dangerous stranger at a love hotel, having partially amputated his own finger as a symbolic apology and penance.

Fujin — Tornado (2025)

Fujin is Tornado’s father, a former samurai swordsman who supports themself as a puppeteer and trains Tornado in both performance and combat. He already knows Sugarman when the gang catches up with them. Fujin is shot by the gang’s archer but wounds Sugarman before dying.

Shima Sakon — Sekigahara (2017)

A renowned ronin and former general recruited by Mitsunari after being offered half his earnings. Initially reluctant due to his disdain for the Toyotomi regime, he joins Mitsunari's cause after hearing his vision for a fairer governance under Hideyori. At Sekigahara, he leads a brave vanguard assault but is wounded, forcing him to retreat to a field hospital run by his wife.

Naotaka Ii — Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (2011)

Naotaka Ii is the lord whose castle and retainers form the setting for the confrontation. After Hanshirô's fight and death, he returns to the castle and asks whether the decorative suit of armor has been polished, emphasizing the institution's concern with preserving its public pride and appearance.

Masaie Natsuka — The Floating Castle (2012)

Masaie Natsuka is one of Hideyoshi Toyotomi's followers. During the campaign at Takamatsu, he assures Hideyoshi that the costly dike will hold as water is released against the castle. The summary does not describe Masaie taking part in the later siege of Oshi or interacting with its defenders.

Keiichiro Sanai — We Couldn't Become Adults (2021)

Friend or colleague encountered during the farewell event; part of the group discussing their current life directions and career changes.

Kazuki Tanno — Killing for the Prosecution (2018)

A member of the team whose funeral takes place while the prosecutors are occupied with the double-homicide investigation. The available account mentions the funeral but gives no further details about his actions or relationship to the other characters.

Career Overview

Takehiro Hira has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently MCU with 1 titles. Signature works include Shōgun, Giri/Haji, Rental Family. 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
35
Birth Date
1974-07-27
Birth Place
Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5271205), public domain (CC0).