Takashi Kanda

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Characters played by Takashi Kanda

Reimon Tajimaya — Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters (1968)

A powerful property owner and antagonist who acquires the shrine and plans to demolish it for a brothel. He has influence over the tenement through Jinbee’s debt and the building pledged as collateral, hosts a séance without its customary ritual, and tries to keep Okiku at his mansion. His men target Yasutaro and the tenants.

Toyo Kamiyama — Case of the Disjointed Murder (1977)

Toyo is connected to the Utagawa family’s buried history. Seijiro Katakura reveals that a family doctor is Tamon Utagawa’s grandson, and the summary says Toyo had allegedly used this information to pressure the family. This disclosure helps expose the strained relationships and secrets surrounding the estate, though the summary gives no further account of Toyo’s actions.

Hyogo Isobe — Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968)

A samurai lord whose identity becomes central to the supernatural invasion, Hyogo Isobe encounters Daimon after the monster reaches Japan and is killed so his blood can be consumed. Daimon then assumes his form and returns to his household, deceiving Lady Chie and the other residents.

Lord Danjô Mikoshiba — Return of Giant Majin (1966)

A noble village protector who defies an invading warlord to defend his homeland.

Tooyama — The Ball at the Anjo House (1947)

A former Anjo family chauffeur who has become a successful businessman, Tooyama is approached by Atsuko for help with the family’s mansion. Though he initially rejects her appeal to their past connection, he returns the money the family borrowed and reveals that he has bought the house, becoming its new owner.

Chief Detective — Police Precinct Part 17 (1961)

Division commander coordinating multi-detective operations and case strategy.

Gohei Gamagori (President of G.G. Tourism) — The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil (1966)

The president of G.G. Tourism, appearing in The Black Gambler: Left Hand of the Devil.

Chief Detective — Police Precinct: Confession (1964)

Senior administrative figure overseeing the police precinct. Coordinates cross-prefectural task forces (e.g., Tokyo-Osaka trunk case) and manages divisional resources and investigative priorities.

Police Department Fujikawa — Gang vs. G-Men (1962)

Police officer involved in the case management

Kito Daisaku — Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley (1961)

The ruthless land developer orchestrating the murder and land grab, serving as the main antagonist.

Chief Detective — Police Precinct Part 22: Teenage Footsteps (1963)

Senior administrative and operational leader of the First Investigation Division and Investigation Headquarters. Oversees major case assignments, allocates resources, and maintains departmental authority across the series.

Chief Investigator — Police Precinct (1956)

Senior police official overseeing division operations and resource allocation.

Career Overview

Takashi Kanda has 198 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Police Precinct Collection with 21 titles. Signature works include A Dead Drifter, Police Precinct: The Woman Without A Face, Police Precinct: The Pickpocket Killer. 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
198
Birth Date
1918-04-14
Birth Place
Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11590674), public domain (CC0).