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Shogen

Known For
Acting
Born
June 20, 1978 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
Active Years
2006–2026 (21 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 20, 1978 Naha, Okinawa, Japan 54 credits
54
Total Credits
2006–2026
21 Years Career Span
9
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Shogen, also known by the stage names Shogen Itokazu, 糸数尚玄, and 丝数尚玄, is a male actor born on June 20, 1978, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. His primary known profession is acting, and he has a known credit total of 54. His profile and personal information are documented on the Movie Database, where he is recognized for his work in movies and television shows.

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Career

Career overview

Shogen is a male actor known for his work in both movies and television shows. Born on June 20, 1978, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, he has accumulated fifty-four known credits in the entertainment industry. His stage name is written in Japanese as 尚玄, and he is also known by the names Shogen Itokazu, 糸数尚玄, and 丝数尚玄.

Throughout his career, Shogen has established a significant presence in media and performance. Information regarding his personal background lists his place of birth in Okinawa and his birthday in June. As a professional actor, his extensive list of known credits reflects a broad involvement in acting projects across film and television platforms.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Color of the Sun · Producer
Lone SamuraiHero's IslandPureheartedArmy on the Tree
House of the OwlThe Redemption of SinA Day Begins
One Last BloomDecemberA Far ShoreLightning Over the BeyondEverything, Everywhere
Intimate StrangerGensan PunchYour Lovely SmileThe Rise and Fall of Park Avenue and the 10 RoomsBorderless Island
Detective Chinatown 3Come and GoSexual Drive
FancyJOINTTokyo Butterfly
Enemy WithinOkinawan Blue
StayTokyo Living Dead Idol
The Dog Bridegroom
Transit GirlsCONTROL OF VIOLENCE
Street Fighter: Assassin's FistZero: Black BloodStreet Fighter: Assassin's Fist The MovieZERO: Black Blood - Shiro no ShōUzumasa Limelight
Neo Ultra QTAP: Perfect Education
The RoomNighthawks in BangkokJoyū
Absolute Zero
Kaiji: The Ultimate GamblerKakera: A Piece of Our LifeMô Hitotsu no Yanagawa-gumi: Mukuge no HanaWaiting for Good News
Sukiyaki Western DjangoTwilight PhantomBloody Snake Under the Sun
Kaikan shokunin

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • The Color of the Sun (2026) Producer
  • Lone Samurai (2025) as Riku
  • Hero's Island (2025)
  • Purehearted (2025)
  • Army on the Tree (2025) as Matsuo
  • House of the Owl (2024) as Ken Murakami
  • The Redemption of Sin (2024) as Tetsuya
  • A Day Begins (2024)
  • Advertisement
  • One Last Bloom (2023) as Gunji
  • December (2023) as Katsu
  • A Far Shore (2023)
  • Lightning Over the Beyond (2023) as Itosu
  • Everything, Everywhere (2023)
  • Intimate Stranger (2022)
  • Gensan Punch (2022) as Nao Tsuyama
  • Your Lovely Smile (2022)
  • The Rise and Fall of Park Avenue and the 10 Rooms (2022)
  • Borderless Island (2022)
  • Detective Chinatown 3 (2021) as Su Chaiwit's Man
  • Come and Go (2021) as Ryuji Sawada
  • Sexual Drive (2021) as Ikeyama
  • Fancy (2020)
  • JOINT (2020) as Jay
  • Tokyo Butterfly (2020)
  • Enemy Within (2019) as Lt. Jack Mizuha
  • Okinawan Blue (2019) as Yuhi Hanashiro
  • Stay (2018) as Ryu
  • Tokyo Living Dead Idol (2018) as Mitsuo Inuda
  • The Dog Bridegroom (2017) as Yurina
  • Transit Girls (2015) as Ryutaro Saeki
  • CONTROL OF VIOLENCE (2015) as Chris(older brother)
  • Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2014) as Young Gôken
  • Zero: Black Blood (2014) as Kuroudo
  • Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist The Movie (2014) as Young Gôken
  • ZERO: Black Blood - Shiro no Shō (2014) as Kuroudo
  • Uzumasa Limelight (2014)
  • ZERO: Black Blood - Kuro no Shō (2014) as Kuroudo
  • Samurai of the Dead (2014) as Tojin X
  • Neo Ultra Q (2013) as Hashio (Epignoid)
  • TAP: Perfect Education (2013) as Sôma
  • The Room (2012) as Taka
  • Nighthawks in Bangkok (2012) as Drifter
  • Joyū (2012)
  • Absolute Zero (2010) as Henry Chou
  • Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler (2009) as Satoru Majima
  • Kakera: A Piece of Our Life (2009) as Bartender
  • Mô Hitotsu no Yanagawa-gumi: Mukuge no Hana (2009)
  • Waiting for Good News (2009)
  • Sukiyaki Western Django (2007)
  • Twilight Phantom (2007)
  • Bloody Snake Under the Sun (2007)
  • Kaikan shokunin (2006)
  • SEEK II
  • Chameleon

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Shogen best known for?

Shogen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lone Samurai (2025), Apartment Wife: Secret Rendezvous (1972), The Redemption of Sin (2024), Detective Chinatown 3 (2021).

When and where was Shogen born?

Shogen was born on June 20, 1978 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.

How many credits does Shogen have?

Shogen has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2026.

What is Shogen's background in cinema and television?

Shogen, also known by the stage names Shogen Itokazu, 糸数尚玄, and 丝数尚玄, is a male actor born on June 20, 1978, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. His primary known profession is acting, and he has a known credit total of 54. His profile and personal information are documented on the Movie Database, where he is recognized for his w...

Shogen by the numbers

54credits
47films
7TV series
2006–2026active years

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