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Naomichi Marufuji

Known For
Acting
Born
September 26, 1979 in Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan
Active Years
1998–2026 (29 Years)
Total Credits
170 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 26, 1979 Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan 170 credits
170
Total Credits
1998–2026
29 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Naomichi Marufuji.
Goal: Write a factual identity profile (Acting focus, though the bio is mostly wrestling).
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no quotes. Use only provided facts.
Target Audience: Public reference site (archivist tone).
Name: Naomichi Marufuji (Stage Name: 丸藤正道).
Born: September 26, 1979.
Place of Birth: Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan.
Gender: Male.
Also Known As: Pennywise Marufuji, Con.
Profession: Japanese professional wrestler, wrestling executive, restaurateur, actor.
Acting Credits: Mikkoku wa utau (2021), Briscoe Brothers - Since Day One (2012), Briscoe Brothers - Sandy Fork Originals (2013).
Wrestling Details: Competing for Pro Wrestling NOAH. Four-time GHC Heavyweight Champion, one-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, ten-time GHC Tag Team Champion. First of two wrestlers (alongside Minoru Tanaka) to win junior heavyweight championships in NOAH, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW). Known as the Genius of the Ark.
Executive Role: Vice-president of CyberFight (parent company of NOAH). Appointed Executive Vice President in 2020.
Draft 1: Naomichi Marufuji, born September 26, 1979, in Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler, wrestling executive, restaurateur, and actor. Also known as Pennywise Marufuji or Con, he is currently competing for Pro Wrestling NOAH. His acting credits include Mikkoku wa utau (2021), Briscoe Brothers - Since Day One (2012), and Briscoe Brothers - Sandy Fork Originals (2013). In the wrestling industry, he is a four-time GHC Heavyweight Champion

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Career

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Naomichi Marufuji (specifically focusing on Acting as per the prompt, though the sources blend wrestling and acting).
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Content focus: "Naomichi Marufuji (Acting)". Correction: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Naomichi Marufuji (Acting)". However, the sources primarily discuss his wrestling career. I must include the acting credits provided in the sources while maintaining the encyclopedic tone.
Name: Naomichi Marufuji.
Born: September 26, 1979.
Place of Birth: Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan.
Profession: Japanese professional wrestler, wrestling executive, and restaurateur.
Acting Credits: Mikkoku wa utau (2021), Briscoe Brothers - Since Day One (2012), and Briscoe Brothers - Sandy Fork Originals (2013).
Wrestling Details: Competing for Pro Wrestling NOAH. Four-time GHC Heavyweight Champion, one-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, ten-time GHC Tag Team Champion. First of two wrestlers (alongside Minoru Tanaka) to win junior heavyweight championships in NOAH, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and All Japan Pro-Wrestling (AJPW).
Executive Role: Appointed Executive Vice President of CyberFight (parent company of NOAH) in 2020. Also described as vice-president of CyberFight.
Monikers: Genius of the Ark, Pennywise Marufuji, Con.
Paragraph 1: Personal and Professional Background.
Naomichi Marufuji was born on September 26, 1979, in Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan. He is a Japanese professional wrestler, wrestling executive, and restaurateur. Marufuji is currently signed to Pro Wrestling NOAH, where he has held several titles, including being a four-time GHC Heavyweight Champion, a one-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, and a ten-time GHC Tag Team Champion. He is recognized as the first of two wrestlers, alongside Minoru Tanaka, to win junior heavyweight championships in NOAH, New Japan Pro-Wrestling, and All Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Paragraph 2: Acting and Executive Career.
In addition to his wrestling career, Marufuji has acting credits. His known work includes the 2021 production Mikkoku wa utau, as well as Briscoe Brothers - Since Day One from 2012 and Briscoe Brothers - Sandy Fork Originals from 2013. Beyond his work in the ring and on screen, Marufuji holds an executive position. In 2020, he was appointed to the position of Executive Vice President of CyberFight, which is the parent company of Pro Wrestling NOAH. He is also known by monikers such as the Genius of the Ark, Pennywise Marufuji, and Con.
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Include more details about the titles and the specific companies mentioned. Ensure the "Acting" focus requested by the prompt is balanced with the "Career Overview" requirement.

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Career timeline

NOAH Wrestle Odyssey IINOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026NOAH Apex Conquest 2026 in YokohamaNOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026NOAH Summer Epic 2026
NOAH Thanksgiving 2025NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 2NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 4NOAH Star Navigation 2025 #5NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 6
NOAH N-1 Victory 2024 - Day 9 (Final)NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024NOAH: The New Year 2024NOAH: Destination 2024
NOAH Monday MagicNOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"NOAH: Naomichi Marufuji 25th Anniversary ShowNJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 2 in Yokohama ArenaAll Together Again
NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3NOAH: The New Year 2022
NOAH: Destination 2021 - Back To BudokanCyberFight Festival 2021
NJPW Best Bout Collection Vol. 2NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020
IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2019IMPACT Wrestling: Prelude to Glory
NOAH: Naomichi Marufuji 20th Anniversary ShowAJPW Super Power Series 2018 - Tag 7AJPW Champion Carnival 2018 - Tag 15DDT Judgement
IMPACT Wrestling: Slammiversary XV
NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 18NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 4NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 6NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 16NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 10
ROH: Year 5NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1Claudio Castagnoli: The Swiss SensationNigel McGuinness: In It to Win ItNJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013Danielson vs The World
NJPW G1 Climax 22: Day 9 (Final)Chris Hero: Ring of HeroROH: Nigel McGuinness - An ROH Career RetrospectiveROH: Bryan Danielson - The American DragonROH: Japan's Finest
The Briscoe Brothers: The Baddest Tag Team on the Planet
NJPW Dominion 6.19NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
ROH: Death Before Dishonor VINOAH: European Navigation 2008ROH: The Tokyo SummitROH: Final Battle 2008ROH: Southern Navigation
ROH: DrivenNOAH Summer Navigation '07 - Day 12
ROH: Best In The WorldROH: Glory By Honor V - Night OneROH: Glory by Honor V - Night Two
ROH Final Battle 2005NOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 2005NOAH: Destiny 2005
NJPW NexessNOAH: Departure 2004
NOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 13
NOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10
NOAH: Accomplish Our First Navigation 2001 - Day 9
Pro Wrestling NOAHAAA Triplemania VIIINOAH: Great Voyage
AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals
AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18

Full Filmography

170 titles
  • NOAH Wrestle Odyssey II (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Apex Conquest 2026 in Yokohama (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Summer Epic 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Masa Kitamiya 15th Anniversary Event (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
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  • NJPW Taichi School Pro Wrestling 2 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Kawasaki Summer Voyage 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 3 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: The New Year 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Spring Mayhem Ryogoku 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 5 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 7 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 4 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 9 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Apex Conquest 2026 in Nagoya (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 12 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 10 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 5 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 Final (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 10 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 3 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 8 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 1 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Wrestle Magic 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 8 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 4 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 2 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 6 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH After Mayhem 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Neo Global Tag League 2026 ~ Day 11 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 9 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2026 ~ Day 11 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • Universe Magic 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 ~Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery Charity Event~ (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Legacy Rise 2026 (2026) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Thanksgiving 2025 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 2 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 4 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Star Navigation 2025 #5 (2025)
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 6 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: The New Year 2025 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Kaito Kiyomiya 10th Anniversary Produced Event ~ Mad Decade ~ (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH 25th Anniversary Memorial Voyage 2025 in Yokohama ~NOAH Jr. Tag League 2025~ (2025)
  • NOAH Star Navigation Premium 2025 #2 ~ NOAH Jr. Tag League 2025 ~ (2025)
  • NOAH Star Navigation 2025 #1 (2025)
  • NOAH 25th Anniversary Memorial Voyage 2025 in Kokugikan (2025)
  • NOAH Star Navigation Premium 2025 #4 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Star Navigation 2025 #3 (2025)
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 3 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 9 (Final) (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 7 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 8 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 1 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Star Navigation 2025 #4 (2025)
  • NOAH Star Navigation Premium 2025 #3 (2025)
  • NOAH 25th Anniversary Memorial Voyage 2025 In Osaka (2025)
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2025 - Day 5 (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Star Navigation 2025 #2 (2025)
  • NOAH Star Navigation Premium 2025 #1 (2025)
  • NJPW Tanahashi Jam (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Wrestle Odyssey (2025) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH N-1 Victory 2024 - Day 9 (Final) (2024) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024 (2024) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: The New Year 2024 (2024) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: Destination 2024 (2024) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH Monday Magic (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE" (2023)
  • NOAH: Naomichi Marufuji 25th Anniversary Show (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17: Night 2 in Yokohama Arena (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • All Together Again (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ~Hold Out~ (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: The New Year 2023 (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • DDT Ultimate Party 2023 (2023) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW & NOAH: Wrestle Kingdom 16 - Night 3 (2022) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: The New Year 2022 (2022) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: Destination 2021 - Back To Budokan (2021)
  • CyberFight Festival 2021 (2021) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW Best Bout Collection Vol. 2 (2020) as Naomichi Marufuji (archive footage)
  • NOAH: 20th Anniversary - NOAH The Chronicle Vol. 4 (2020) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NOAH: The Best - Final Chronicle 2020 (2020)
  • IMPACT Wrestling: Bound for Glory 2019 (2019)
  • IMPACT Wrestling: Prelude to Glory (2019)
  • NOAH: Naomichi Marufuji 20th Anniversary Show (2018)
  • AJPW Super Power Series 2018 - Tag 7 (2018)
  • AJPW Champion Carnival 2018 - Tag 15 (2018)
  • DDT Judgement (2018)
  • IMPACT Wrestling: Slammiversary XV (2017)
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 18 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 4 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 6 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 16 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 10 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 12 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 9 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 3 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2016 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 19 (Final) (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 13 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 15 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2016 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 1 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 14 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 11 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 2 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 8 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 17 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 5 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 7 (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One) (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two) (2016) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • ROH: Year 5 (2015) as Himself
  • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 9 (2015) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1 (2013) as Himself
  • Claudio Castagnoli: The Swiss Sensation (2013) as Himself
  • Nigel McGuinness: In It to Win It (2013) as Himself
  • NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013 (2013) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • Danielson vs The World (2013) as Himself
  • Austin Aries: The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (2013) as Himself
  • WXW Presents: The American Dragon Bryan Danielson (2013) as Himself
  • NJPW G1 Climax 22: Day 9 (Final) (2012) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • Chris Hero: Ring of Hero (2012) as Himself
  • ROH: Nigel McGuinness - An ROH Career Retrospective (2012) as Himself
  • ROH: Bryan Danielson - The American Dragon (2012) as Himself
  • ROH: Japan's Finest (2012) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • ROH: El Generico: Ole! Ole! (2012) as Himself
  • KENTA: Go 2 Sleep (2012) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 6 (2012) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • Danielson vs McGuinness (2012) as Himself
  • The Briscoe Brothers: The Baddest Tag Team on the Planet (2011) as Himself
  • NJPW Dominion 6.19 (2010)
  • NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV (2010) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • ROH: Death Before Dishonor VI (2008) as Himself
  • NOAH: European Navigation 2008 (2008)
  • ROH: The Tokyo Summit (2008)
  • ROH: Final Battle 2008 (2008)
  • ROH: Southern Navigation (2008) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • ROH: Fueling The Fire (2008) as Himself
  • wXw 16 Carat Gold 2008 - Day 2 (2008)
  • ROH: Northern Navigation (2008) as Himself
  • ROH: Driven (2007) as Himself
  • NOAH Summer Navigation '07 - Day 12 (2007)
  • ROH: Best In The World (2006) as Himself
  • ROH: Glory By Honor V - Night One (2006)
  • ROH: Glory by Honor V - Night Two (2006) as Himself
  • ROH Final Battle 2005 (2005) as Himself
  • NOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 2005 (2005)
  • NOAH: Destiny 2005 (2005)
  • NJPW Nexess (2004)
  • NOAH: Departure 2004 (2004)
  • NOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 13 (2003)
  • NOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10 (2002)
  • NOAH: Accomplish Our First Navigation 2001 - Day 9 (2001)
  • Pro Wrestling NOAH (2000) as Naomichi Marufuji
  • AAA Triplemania VIII (2000)
  • NOAH: Great Voyage (2000)
  • AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals (1999)
  • AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18 (1998)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Naomichi Marufuji best known for?

Naomichi Marufuji is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including NOAH Lethal Odyssey Tour 2026 (2026), Chong Ai (2026), Pro Wrestling NOAH (2000).

When and where was Naomichi Marufuji born?

Naomichi Marufuji was born on September 26, 1979 in Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan.

How many credits does Naomichi Marufuji have?

Naomichi Marufuji has accumulated over 170 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.

What is Naomichi Marufuji's background in cinema and television?

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Naomichi Marufuji by the numbers

170credits
168films
2TV series
1998–2026active years

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