Takehiro Murata

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Characters played by Takehiro Murata

Kenji Andoh — Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

Corporate secretary with hidden agendas on Infant Island.

Yukari's Editor — Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)

Newspaper supervisor managing Yukari's assignments.

Yuji Shinoda — Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999)

Lead scientist of GPN, tracks Godzilla and investigates alien meteor.

Cameo (man picking up cans) — Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002)

Background extra in urban scenes.

Detective Chikamatsu — Woman in Witness Protection (1997)

Detective Chikamatsu is assigned with Detective Tachibana to protect Isono Biwako after she witnesses a murder. Biwako is initially wary of the officers’ methods but gradually cooperates with the investigation, including helping identify a suspect. The account does not specify Chikamatsu’s individual actions beyond this protective assignment.

Chiaki Ono — When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003)

A doctor in Tokyo in 1899, Chiaki encounters an elderly visitor who recognizes Kanichiro as a former Shinsengumi comrade. The meeting prompts Chiaki to recall the upheaval of the samurai era. Earlier, he intervenes when Kanichiro’s son is threatened, connecting him to Kanichiro and his family.

Taro Wakasugi — Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion (1992)

A hotel bellboy and former college sumo-club member. He is deputized alongside Suzuki to tackle the yakuza but lacks courage initially.

Professor Yamauchi — Hanagatami (2017)

Toshihiko’s professor, who challenges him in class to translate a passage about fear and the supernatural. He guides a discussion about cowardice, integrity, and the danger of valuing war above art or thought.

Fuyuki Suzuki — Seven Weeks (2014)

Fuyuki Suzuki is one of Mitsuo Suzuki’s grandchildren. He meets with the family at Mitsuo’s funeral, where they discuss his death. The available plot summary identifies him as part of the family gathered around the funeral but provides no further details about his actions or personal story.

Saigo Takamori — Labyrinth of Cinema (2020)

Saigo Takamori appears in an imagined historical discussion with Ryoma Sakamoto and Toshimichi Okubo. The three consider their ideals and the uncertain direction of history, but their hopes are framed by political violence and the repeated failure of individuals to overcome a larger system. His episode supports the film’s broader questioning of power and historical change.

Career Overview

Takehiro Murata has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Tsuribaka nisshi series with 1 titles. Signature works include Pom Poko, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla vs. Mothra. 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
60
Birth Date
1960-03-18
Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11523513), public domain (CC0).