Takeru Satoh
Born in Iwatsuki, Saitama Prefecture, Japan [Now Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan]
Who is Takeru Satoh?
Takeru Satoh became a generation-defining Japanese star through Rurouni Kenshin and subsequent prestige drama. He is a primary export face of modern Japanese action and literary adaptations.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Rurouni Kenshin franchise global breakout
- Japan Academy Prize nominations
- Major Japanese television drama leads
Did You Know?
Rurouni Kenshin (2012) made Satoh an international Japanese action star.
Franchise premieres and Japanese award-season recognition accompany his major releases.
Primarily Japanese-language film and television.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Soccer | 2026 | Coach | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |
| Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins | 2012 | Kenshin Himura | Tokyo International Film Festival | $62M |
| Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning | 2021 | Kenshin Himura | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |
| Rurouni Kenshin: The Final | 2021 | Kenshin Himura | Tokyo International Film Festival | $33M |
| Belle | 2021 | Kei / Dragon (voice) | Tokyo International Film Festival | $64M |
| Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno | 2014 | Kenshin Himura | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |
| Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends | 2014 | Kenshin Himura | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |
| Inuyashiki | 2018 | Hiro Shishigami | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |
| Cells at Work! | 2024 | White Blood Cell / U-1146 | Tokyo International Film Festival | $26M |
| Ajin: Demi-Human | 2017 | Kei Nagai | Tokyo International Film Festival | $11M |
| Dragon Quest: Your Story | 2019 | Luka (voice) | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |
| Takeru No Plan Drive | 2020 | Himself | Tokyo International Film Festival | — |