Sonosuke Sawamura

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Characters played by Sonosuke Sawamura

Shibeki — Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959)

Civil defense worker managing emergency protocols

Hokkaido Branch Manager Shingo Shibeki — Godzilla Raids Again (1955)

Corporate manager.

(uncredited) — Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

Background extra with unspecified role in the historical narrative.

Seki no Kanbei — The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962)

Deceased yakuza boss whose death drives Kanbei's brother's revenge.

Boss Tatsugoro — Zatoichi's Revenge (1965)

Local businessman and yakuza boss who profits from village exploitation and prostitution.

Yoshihiro Shimazu — Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo (1964)

Legendary samurai commander renowned for his tactical brilliance.

Iga no Genji — Detective Hibari: Case of the Golden Hairpins (1958)

Ninja or martial artist ally assisting in combat and stealth operations.

Manji-ya — Paper Crane Palanquin (1960)

Shopkeeper or local figure providing supplies or clues.

Career Overview

Sonosuke Sawamura has 136 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 15 cinematic universes — most prominently Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Gigantis, the Fire Monster, Inazuma Kaidō, Case Files of Zenigata Heiji: The Human-Skin Spider. 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
136
Birth Date
1918-07-01
Birth Place
Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 15 universes

Frequent Collaborators

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q11565893), public domain (CC0).