David Sakurai

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Characters played by David Sakurai

Krall — Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

A minor follower in the conflict involving Grindelwald and Credence.

Watanabe 'The Bird' — Unbroken: Path to Redemption (2018)

Watanabe 'The Bird' is the Japanese corporal and later sergeant who oversees Louis Zamperini's imprisonment. He repeatedly beats and humiliates Louis, tests his endurance through forced labor, and becomes the central figure in his wartime trauma. After the war, he hides and refuses Louis's attempt to meet and forgive him.

Tomy Tani — Liza, the Fox-Fairy (2015)

A ghost of a 1950s Japanese pop singer and Liza's only friend. He kills Liza's employer, Márta, which sets the main plot in motion.

Bruce / ULM leader — Housewife (2017)

Bruce / ULM leader heads the group devoted to dreams and spiritual experiences. He places Holly O'Hara into an intense trance, guides her back through traumatic childhood memories, and insists that continuing the dream journey is her only escape. His control over the process makes him both Holly's guide and a threatening force.

Japanese Swordsman — Karate Kill (2016)

A swordsman hired by Vendenski who confronts Kenji and Keiko during their escape. After Keiko cannot finish the fight, he battles Kenji alone and is defeated.

Yoshi-Toshi — Lion-Girl (2024)

Yoshi-Toshi is a figure who directly challenges Kaisei Kishi after Kishi declares his intention to destroy the shogunate and end humanity. This confrontation places Yoshi-Toshi among those resisting Kishi’s catastrophic ambition, alongside Lion-Girl and her allies.

Career Overview

David Sakurai has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 2010. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Wizarding World with 1 titles. Signature works include Dark Samurai, Housewife, Liza, the Fox-Fairy. 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
29
Birth Date
1979-07-19
Birth Place
København, Danmark

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q18986806), public domain (CC0).