Makoto Ashikawa
Acting Born Apr 19, 1960 Osaka, Japan 30 credits
Biography
Makoto Ashikawa works in acting. Born April 19, 1960 in Osaka, Japan. Archytele tracks 30 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Lives at Right Angles
Kubi
Around The Table
Underdog: Part OneUnderdog: Part Two
The InerasableLove Circumstances for Adults
Wakako ZakeRyuzo and the Seven HenchmenThe Dork, The Girl, and The Douchebag
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
Odayaka
Cold Fish
Golden Slumber
Midnight DinerFish Story
Takeshis'The Booth
ZatoichiThe King of Minami: Fraud Methods
Ju-on: The CurseJu-on: The Curse 2
Fireworks
Kids Return
Getting Any?
Boiling Point
Violent Cop
Weekend Shuffle
September Sky
Full Filmography
30 titles- Lives at Right Angles (2026)
- Kubi (2023) as Priest
- Around The Table (2021) as Teacher Ojima
- Underdog: Part One (2020)
- Underdog: Part Two (2020)
- The Inerasable (2016) as Mashiko's Father-in-law
- Love Circumstances for Adults (2016)
- Wakako Zake (2015)
- Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015) as Yakitori Shop Manager
- The Dork, The Girl, and The Douchebag (2015)
- Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel (2014)
- Odayaka (2012)
- Cold Fish (2011) as Supermarket Manager
- Golden Slumber (2010) as Ogushi
- Midnight Diner (2009) as Hashimoto
- Fish Story (2009) as Suzuki
- Takeshis' (2005) as Assistant at Audition
- The Booth (2005)
- Zatoichi (2003) as Carpenter
- The King of Minami: Fraud Methods (2003)
- Ju-on: The Curse (2000) as Tatsuya Suzuki
- Ju-on: The Curse 2 (2000) as Tatsuya Suzuki
- Fireworks (1997) as Tanaka
- Kids Return (1996) as Teacher Hashida
- Getting Any? (1995) as Scientist's Assistant
- Boiling Point (1990) as Akira
- Violent Cop (1989) as Kikuchi
- Weekend Shuffle (1982)
- September Sky (1978)
- Toumei na kisetsu as Takashi Ashikawa
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Makoto Ashikawa best known for?
Makoto Ashikawa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lives at Right Angles (2026), Wakako Zake (2015), Cold Fish (2011), Midnight Diner (2009).
When and where was Makoto Ashikawa born?
Makoto Ashikawa was born on April 19, 1960 in Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Makoto Ashikawa have?
Makoto Ashikawa has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Makoto Ashikawa's background in cinema and television?
Makoto Ashikawa (芦川誠, born 19 April 1960) is a Japanese actor.