Tsuyoshi Ihara

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Characters played by Tsuyoshi Ihara

Sasaki — Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub (2026)

A supporting character in the international gambling story; the supplied synopsis gives no further details.

Ito — Last Knights (2015)

Ito is Geza's warrior and is assigned to watch Raiden because Geza fears that Raiden will seek revenge for Bartok. During the assault on Geza's estate, Ito fights Raiden in a duel and is killed; Ito's men then surrender to Raiden.

Masazuka — Ninja (2009)

Former dojo prodigy turned bitter assassin, leads Temple Industries and seeks control.

Colonel Baron Nishi — Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)

Japanese officer who clashes with Kuribayashi over tactical decisions.

Takeshi — Yakuza Princess (2021)

Takeshi is a mobster who remained loyal to Akemi’s late father, the former head of the yakuza syndicate. He travels from Japan to Brazil specifically to protect Akemi after she discovers her inheritance and becomes a target of the faction seeking her death. His loyalty makes him her principal protector during the emerging conflict.

Genzo — Grave of the Fireflies (2005)

Genzo is Yokokawa Seita and Setsuko’s uncle. In 1943, he has been drafted into the army while the family discusses how to endure the war and support one another. His military service places him among the absent relatives whose deployment shapes the children’s vulnerable circumstances.

Takahashi — Dirty Hearts (2012)

Takahashi is Miyuki’s husband and a member of Shindo Renmei, the patriotic organization that rejects Japan’s surrender and targets immigrants who accept it. As the story unfolds, he gives himself over to fanaticism and bloodshed, becoming the central figure through whom Miyuki witnesses the destructive consequences of ideological extremism.

Kenzo Mizoguchi — Sidonie in Japan (2024)

Kenzo is Sidonie’s Japanese publisher and her constant guide during the promotional tour. He arranges her activities, introduces her to Noriko, and refuses to leave her alone despite her wish for solitude. His understanding of grief and his confession of marital loneliness create a meaningful bond with Sidonie.

Danzo Kumogakure — Samurai Hustle Returns (2016)

Strategic ally with deep knowledge of local politics and rebel movements.

Makoto Hiiragi — Dangerous Detectives Returns (1996)

Field operative supporting the detective unit, contributing combat skills and strategic planning to operations.

Morio Sase — Half a Confession (2004)

Sase is the prosecutor assigned to Kaji’s case and faces pressure to produce a report quickly. He pursues the facts as doubts arise about Kaji’s changing recollections and whether his confession was freely given, placing him at the center of the effort to examine the case carefully.

Tsukasa Kamuro — AIBOU: The Movie III (2014)

A supporting police officer within the National Police Agency/Metropolitan Police structure. The provided plot summaries do not detail his specific role or actions.

Career Overview

Tsuyoshi Ihara has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Samurai Hustle with 3 titles. Signature works include Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub, Ninja, 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
55
Birth Date
1963-11-06
Birth Place
Fukuoka, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1143714), public domain (CC0).