Osamu Shitara
Biography
Osamu Shitara is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor, and television presenter who was born on April 23, 1973, in Saitama, Japan. He is a former Seibu Railway employee and a member of the comedy duo Bananaman, where his partner is Yūki Himura. Within the duo, he performs boke, is known for doing tsukkomi, and tells stories. On the Movie Database platform, he is recognized for his work in acting, with a total of forty-three known credits listed under his profile. His stage name is written in Japanese as 設楽統, and he is also known by the names Bananaman and Osamu Shitara.
Career overview
Osamu Shitara is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor, and television presenter born on April 23, 1973, in Saitama, Japan. Before establishing his career in the entertainment industry, he was a former Seibu Railway employee.
As a performer, Shitara is known for his work in the comedy duo Bananaman, where his partner is Yūki Himura. Within the duo, he performs boke, though he is particularly known for doing tsukkomi, and tells stories.
According to professional records on The Movie Database, Shitara is recognized for his work in acting, holding forty-three known credits under his stage name and associated aliases.
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Full Filmography
45 titles- Can You Summon 100 Friends? (2025)
- KILLAH KUTS (2024)
- New Year's Eve All-Star Sports Festival (2024)
- バタバタ買い物バケーション (2024)
- Super Children's Day ~ To you who live until Year 2100 ~ (2024)
- Super Children's Day ~ To you who live until Year 2100 ~ (2024) Creator
- おしょうバズTV (2021)
- Crazy Journey (2021)
- FNS Drama Taikō: Otakara Eizō Award (2020)
- The Oni Taiji (2020)
- bananaman live (2020)
- Shabby Hotels Across The Country (2020)
- BANANASAND (2020)
- Okko's Inn (2018) as Kousui Kanda (voice)
- Nogizaka Under Construction (2015) as Host
- Nogizaka Under Construction (2015) Other
- そんなバカなマン (2015)
- Futto Word 10 (2015)
- Bananaman no Sekkaku Gourmet (2015)
- オトナ養成所 バナナスクール (2014)
- Kakusho (2013) as Naotaka Nagai
- Why did you come to Japan? (2012)
- Nogizakatte, Doko? (2011)
- bananaman live emerald music (2011)
- 地球征服アパート物語 (2011)
- Hagane no Onna (2010)
- bananaman live DIAMOND SNAP (2010)
- Saibanchou! Koko wa choueki 4-nen de dousuka (2010)
- IPPON GRAND PRIX (2009)
- MR.BRAIN (2009) as Junichi Kanda
- Perfume's chandelier house (2009) as Self
- How Do I Cope with My Husband's Depression? (2009)
- bananaman live wonder moon (2009)
- Ties of Shooting Stars (2008) as 萩村信二
- King of Conte (2008)
- Aoi Yū × Yottsu no Uso Camouflage (2008) as Tacchan
- bananaman live 疾風の乱痴気 (2008)
- Tokyo OnlyPic 2008 (2008)
- Tanaka Express 3 (2007)
- Captain Tokio (2007) as Star
- bananaman live Spicy Flower (2007)
- Uchimura Summers Second (2006)
- bananaman live kurukuru bird (2006)
- Hold Up Down (2005)
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Osamu Shitara best known for?
Osamu Shitara is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage (1986), Nogizaka Under Construction (2015), Nogizaka Under Construction (2015), Why did you come to Japan? (2012).
When and where was Osamu Shitara born?
Osamu Shitara was born on April 23, 1973 in Saitama, Japan.
How many credits does Osamu Shitara have?
Osamu Shitara has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2003 to 2025.
What is Osamu Shitara's background in cinema and television?
Osamu Shitara is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor, and television presenter who was born on April 23, 1973, in Saitama, Japan. He is a former Seibu Railway employee and a member of the comedy duo Bananaman, where his partner is Yūki Himura. Within the duo, he performs boke, is known for doing tsukkomi, and tells...