Tetta Sugimoto

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Characters played by Tetta Sugimoto

Yamashita — Departures (2008)

Yamashita is Daigo's former classmate and Tsuyako's son. He initially avoids Daigo and urges him to find a more respectable occupation because of the stigma surrounding encoffinment. When Daigo prepares Tsuyako's body with care, Yamashita and the rest of the family gain respect for him, and Yamashita is allowed to witness his mother's cremation.

Blind Man — ICHI (2008)

Blind Man is Ichi's mentor, a wandering blind swordmaster who rescued her as a child and left her a small bell as a keepsake. He secretly taught her the techniques he had mastered, shaping her into an accomplished fighter and becoming the reason she travels across Japan seeking him one last time.

Ozawa — Outrage (2010)

Yakuza leader navigating clan alliances.

Dou Ken (Dao Jian) — Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny (2023)

Qin soldier, veteran fighter in the Hi-Shin Unit.

Masashi Tamura — Hero (2015)

Associate involved in the 2015 film's mystery and character interactions.

Kuraudo Ohishi — Shrill Cries of Summer (2008)

Dedicated police officer investigating the gruesome murders in Hinamizawa.

Akio Maehara — Red Finger (2011)

Father of the Maehara family and primary suspect household head in Red Finger.

Satoru Okamura — Black Princess, Hell Angel (1990)

Associate detective aiding in the fight against organized crime and drug operations.

Makoto Sawada — Erased (2016)

Makoto is a friend of Sachiko who assists Satoru after Sachiko's murder. He confirms that the person responsible for Sachiko's death is also connected to the child murders from Satoru's past, giving Satoru crucial evidence while he is evading the police and trying to identify the real culprit.

Sotaro Ubara — Zero Focus (2009)

Sotaro is Kenichi Ubara’s brother. He is found dead at an inn after Kenichi disappears, making his death a major source of alarm for Sadako and the investigators. Witness accounts of a woman fleeing the scene lead Sadako to suspect that Sotaro’s case and her husband’s disappearance are connected.

Koji Nakahara — The 8-Year Engagement (2017)

Koji is Mai's parent and takes part in caring for her during her prolonged coma alongside Hatsumi and Hisashi. He is involved when Mai's parents worry about Hisashi's devotion and ask him not to continue visiting, reflecting the family's concern for his future while Mai remains unconscious.

Roy — Tokyo Eyes (1998)

Roy is Hinano's older brother and a police officer assigned to investigate the attacks committed by the mysterious shooter. Although he is working to identify the gunman, his investigation makes no progress while Hinano becomes personally involved with K and learns the truth behind the shootings.

Career Overview

Tetta Sugimoto has 130 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Maiku Hama Private Eye Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Amachan, ICHI, Departures. 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
130
Birth Date
1965-07-21
Birth Place
Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3985325), public domain (CC0).