Yōsuke Natsuki

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Characters played by Yōsuke Natsuki

Kohei's Son — Yojimbo (1961)

Minor character in Yojimbo, part of the town's civilian population.

Detective Shindo — Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

Police detective investigating assassination attempts and alien plots.

Inspector Komei — Dogora (1964)

Inspector Komei investigates a worldwide series of diamond disappearances and follows the case to Doctor Matakata's home. After being attacked by gangsters, he shares his findings with Matakata and Masayo, helps investigate the alien threat, and later escapes a deadly trap with Mark Jackson.

Male witness on rainy day (uncredited) — The H-Man (1958)

Eyewitness providing initial testimony about the sewer incident.

Shotaro Yamada — The Approach of Autumn (1960)

Shotaro is among the relatives Hideo meets after arriving in Tokyo with his mother. The summary places him alongside Harue Yamada as part of the family circle that helps introduce Hideo to city life, but gives no specific actions or further details about his relationship with the boy.

Tsukasa Hayakawa — Girls of the Night (1961)

Tsukasa Hayakawa is Kuniko's superior in the Shima rose garden and becomes the person who most openly recognizes her worth. He proposes marriage and, despite his family's opposition, declares that he will remain committed to Kuniko even if doing so causes him to be disowned.

Riki Oishi — The Masterless 47 (1960)

A supporting character linked by name to the central Oishi family.

Eiken Shibahara — Black Belt (2007)

Eiken Shibahara is the karate master who leads the dojo and teaches Giryu, Taiken, and Choei. After the students defend the dojo from military seizure, he dies before formally passing on his black belt. His teachings and final succession question shape the three students' separate paths and eventual reconciliation.

Kinemon Okano — Chûshingura (1962)

One of the many former samurai who drift into commoner life after their lord's disgrace. He eventually rekindles his samurai duty, joining Oishi's circle to help infiltrate Kira's estate and participate in the coordinated night assault.

Akimoto — Interpol Code 8 (1963)

Tactical ISP colleague handling logistics and field coordination.

Career Overview

Yōsuke Natsuki has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently The Masterless 47 Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, Dogora, The Storm of the Pacific. 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
95
Birth Date
1936-02-27
Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q9124493), public domain (CC0).