Ryo Kase

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Characters played by Ryo Kase

Private Shimizu — Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)

Young Japanese soldier who writes letters home and faces the brutal reality of war.

Noriaki — Like Someone in Love (2012)

Akiko's jealous and overbearing boyfriend. He suspects her secret work, behaves aggressively, mistakes Takashi for her grandfather, and later threatens Takashi from outside his apartment.

Ishihara — Beyond Outrage (2012)

Corrupt treasurer who betrayed Otomo and allied with rival leadership.

Akira (segment "Interior Design") — Tokyo! (2008)

Akira is Hiroko's partner and an aspiring filmmaker who works as a department-store gift wrapper while waiting for his debut film to screen. Although he and Hiroko initially support each other, his creative ambitions and public recognition contribute to her growing sense of being overlooked.

Ishihara — Outrage (2010)

Otomo's treasurer and betrayer, manipulative political fixer.

Gen — Bel Canto (2018)

Gen is Katsumi Hosokawa’s faithful translator and one of the people caught inside the mansion after the guerrilla takeover. His role links Hosokawa to the other hostages and helps communication continue among people from different languages and backgrounds during the prolonged standoff.

Takeru sebumi — SPEC: Close Reincarnation (2013)

An elite detective and skilled combatant who partners with Toma while struggling to trust her unusual methods.

Takeru Sebumi — SPEC: Zero (2013)

Brilliant detective with exceptional deductive skills, central to SPEC investigations.

Takeru Sebumi — SPEC: Heaven (2012)

Cast member in SPEC: Heaven, part of the investigative ensemble addressing 'spec' cases. No specific plot involvement is detailed in the provided summaries.

Oda Nobunaga — Kubi (2023)

The ruthless overlord who maintains control through sexual domination and political manipulation. He schemes to eliminate threatening allies, orders Murashige's execution, and is ultimately beheaded by his abused retainer Yasuke.

Hiroshi Takahashi — Restless (2011)

Hiroshi is the ghost of a Japanese kamikaze pilot whom Enoch begins seeing after waking from his coma. He befriends Enoch and accompanies him through much of the story. Near the end, Hiroshi decides to accompany Annabel on her last journey, linking Enoch's unusual friendship with his farewell to her.

Shingo — Scrap Heaven (2005)

Police officer and bus hostage who feels humiliated after failing to handle the hijacking. Months later, he partners with Tetsu to start a revenge-for-hire business, advertising their services by scribbling graffiti on bathroom walls.

Career Overview

Ryo Kase has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently SPEC Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include Anpan, SPEC ~ First Blood, Letters from Iwo Jima. 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
96
Birth Date
1974-11-09
Birth Place
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1036275), public domain (CC0).