Yuya Uchida

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Characters played by Yuya Uchida

Man — A Pool Without Water (1982)

A frustrated middle-aged railway ticket puncher burdened by a dead-end job and a nagging wife. He spirals downward after using chloroform to subdue sleeping women, starting with Jun and later Nerika, to relieve his psychological frustration.

Boss Akabei — Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)

Yakuza boss involved in the alliance terrorizing the besieged village.

Elder Gilyak — The Accomplice (1999)

Experienced mentor figure providing guidance and tactical support to the protagonists.

Yoshikatsu Sanada — Deadly Outlaw: Rekka (2002)

Kunisada's father figure and a senior member of the Sanada Group. His brutal murder by an Otaki Group member triggers the central conflict and subsequent power struggle.

Career Overview

Yuya Uchida has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Wakadaishō (Young Guy) Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Labyrinth Romanesque, A Pool Without Water, Erotic Liaisons. 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
50
Birth Date
1939-11-17
Birth Place
Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2058876), public domain (CC0).