Gen Kimura

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Characters played by Gen Kimura

Kosuke Anayamu — Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege (1964)

Warrior navigating Tokugawa era espionage and battlefield tactics.

Hyaku — Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964)

Villager accompanying Zatoichi on his journey to deliver the baby.

Tamekichi — Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966)

One of the two names uttered by a dying man before his death, prompting Zatoichi to investigate his identity.

Yakuza member with mark on his face — New Tale of Zatoichi (1963)

Gang enforcer associated with the local clan leader.

Inspector Jingo Odate — Zatoichi's Revenge (1965)

Respectable tax inspector who cannot be bribed, causing panic among corrupt officials.

Yakuza dice thrower — Adventures of Zatoichi (1964)

A gambling-house operative involved in manipulating dice and supporting the criminal establishment challenged by Zatoichi.

Saheiji Kawano — Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968)

The steward of the Isobe household, Saheiji Kawano is attacked when Daimon, disguised as Hyogo Isobe, drinks his blood. Saheiji witnesses Daimon's unnatural behavior and continues resisting the monster's influence, remaining in the house while Daimon seeks younger victims and later returns in another stolen body.

Hanzo the dice player — Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)

Gambling enthusiast known for his dice skills.

Okada Yaichi — Satan's Sword (1960)

A briefly listed character in the first film.

Career Overview

Gen Kimura has 117 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection with 11 titles. Signature works include Fight, Zatoichi, Fight, Zatoichi's Vengeance, Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter. 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
117
Birth Date
1937-02-07
Birth Place
Osaka, Japan

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11518710), public domain (CC0).