Jun Kunimura

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Characters played by Jun Kunimura

Boss Tanaka — Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

Yakuza boss in Tokyo who hosts the restaurant where the Bride confronts O-Ren.

The Stranger — The Wailing (2016)

An enigmatic Japanese man who arrives in the village and is suspected of causing the violent infections. After being hunted down and seemingly killed, he is later found alive in a cave, revealing his true demonic form and continuing the curse.

Hattori — The Wind Rises (2013)

Experienced test pilot who evaluates Jiro's designs.

President Ichizo — The Roundup: No Way Out (2023)

Japanese business leader

Kubal — Attack on Titan (2015)

Military operative involved in Titan containment missions, assists in strategic defense efforts.

Kubal — Attack on Titan II: End of the World (2015)

Kubal is a military commander who leads the expedition and initially represents the established military order. He retreats when the Scouts are attacked, later captures Eren, and treats Eren as a danger to humanity. After surviving an earlier attack, he attempts to force the group to surrender Eren and ultimately transforms into the Colossal Titan, revealing that he caused the breach of the outer wall.

Funaki — Ichi the Killer (2001)

A minor character appearing in the yakuza crime story.

Yasuhisa Yoshikawa — Audition (2000)

Yasuhisa Yoshikawa is Shigeharu Aoyama’s friend and a film producer. He organizes a fake casting audition so Shigeharu can meet potential partners while believing he is evaluating actresses. Yasuhisa becomes suspicious of Asami Yamazaki because the references on her résumé cannot be verified, but Shigeharu continues pursuing her.

Kijima — Kate (2021)

The reclusive, well-guarded boss of the Kijima crime family. He is targeted by Renji's coup and Varrick's betrayal. After learning of Varrick's treachery, he allies with the dying Kate to storm Renji's headquarters.

Major Kumoro — Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)

EDF officer managing mutant containment.

Tim Marcoh — Fullmetal Alchemist (2017)

Military researcher uncovering truths about homunculi and the Philosopher's Stone.

Muto — Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013)

A yakuza boss and Mitsuko’s father, Muto is caught in a gang war while trying to protect his family. After his wife is imprisoned, he arranges a film starring Mitsuko for her return, recruiting Kouji to direct and turning the coming clash with Ikegami’s gang into the movie’s central action.

Career Overview

Jun Kunimura has 193 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 21 cinematic universes — most prominently Chihayafuru Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Godzilla Minus Zero, The Wailing, The Wind Rises. 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
193
Birth Date
1955-11-16
Birth Place
Kumamoto, Japan

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Universe traveler — spans 21 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11422725), public domain (CC0).