Jirō Tamiya

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Characters played by Jirō Tamiya

Keiichi Kikyo — Superexpress (1964)

Corporate employee navigating industrial espionage and moral conflicts

Yutaka Asahina — Black Test Car (1962)

Tiger Motors planner who uncovers corporate espionage and resigns over moral conflicts.

Plane Passenger (uncredited) — The Invisible Man vs. The Human Fly (1957)

Plane Passenger (uncredited) is part of the group aboard the flight carrying Dr. Hayakawa when Ryoki Watanabe is murdered beside him. The police detain the passengers and crew because the locked area offers no visible escape route and no suspect is apparent. The plot gives this passenger no individual action or identified relationship.

Daisuke Kamoi — The Dedicated Gunman (1965)

Ruthless yakuza enforcer known as the Gun Dog, surviving 1960s crime syndicates.

Daisuke Kamoi — Trigger Happy Romeo (1965)

Rugged yakuza ronin and series lead, known for his fierce loyalty and combat prowess.

Seiji — Bad Reputation: The Notorious Harbor (1963)

A key figure in the harbor town, involved in the local conflicts and alliances with Asakichi.

Sada — Bad Reputation Returns (1961)

A rival gangster who clashes with Asakichi but later forms a bond, appearing in multiple films.

Motor Sada — Tough Guy (1961)

A gangster who initially fights Asakichi but becomes a loyal ally and friend, aiding in rescues and battles.

Career Overview

Jirō Tamiya has 135 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Inu Series Collection with 9 titles. Signature works include Yellow Dog, The Great White Tower, Black Speeding. 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
135
Birth Date
1935-08-25
Birth Place
Osaka, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q11576494), public domain (CC0).