Yoshimitsu Shimoyama
Biography
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama is an actor known for his work in the Japanese film industry. His filmography includes appearances in various productions throughout his career. He played the role of the store manager in the 1954 film Seven Samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa. Additionally, he appeared in the 1952 film Ikiru, also directed by Kurosawa, where he portrayed a man identified as the assistant section chief. His contributions to these cinematic works are documented in historical film records. Shimoyama is recognized for his participation in these notable projects during the mid-twentieth century. His professional credits reflect his involvement in the collaborative efforts of Japanese filmmaking during this period.
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60 titles- SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (2026) as Wolf (voice)
- YAIBA: Samurai Legend (2025) as Dr. Kanabo (voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025) as Raggucci (voice)
- Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! (2025) as Polbo (voice)
- FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024) as Alzack (voice)
- FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024) as Goldmine (voice)
- FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024) as Sugarboy (voice)
- FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024) as Cancer (voice)
- Haigakura (2024) as Lord of the Arrow (voice)
- Metallic Rouge (2024) as Roy Junghardt (voice)
- Metallic Rouge (2024) as Phantom voice (voice)
- An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride (2024) as Hired Magician (voice)
- Ranking of Kings: The Treasure Chest of Courage (2023) as Desha (voice)
- Shenmue the Animation (2022) as Chai (voice)
- The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 2 (2022) as narration (voice)
- The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 3 (2022) as narration (voice)
- The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Collision 1 (2022) as narration (voice)
- Star Wars: Visions (2021) as Izuma (voice)
- Ranking of Kings (2021) as Desha (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Ochimusha [Fallen warrior] (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Kappa (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Head of the household (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Doctor (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Ayakashi (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Nameless (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Anonymous (voice)
- In/Spectre (2020) as Karin's father's acquaintance (voice)
- Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020) as Tankutsuka (voice)
- Pretty Cure Miracle Leap: A Wonderful Day with Everyone (2020) as Little Monster (voice)
- Star☆Twinkle PreCure (2019) as (voice)
- Vinland Saga (2019) as Halfdan (voice)
- Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight (2019) as Tankutsuka (voice)
- Star☆Twinkle PreCure the Movie: Wish Upon a Song of Stars (2019) as Notley (voice)
- The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These (2018) as Narration (voice)
- DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan (2018) as Iiboshi (voice)
- DRAGON PILOT: Hisone and Masotan (2018) as Rakugo Audio Recording (voice)
- Made in Abyss (2017) as Tankutsuka (voice)
- Animation x Paralympic: Who Is Your Hero? (2017) as Hikoichi Nakai (voice)
- March Comes In Like a Lion (2016) as Komigawa (voice)
- Himouto! Umaru-chan (2015) as Emcee (voice)
- Hozuki's Coolheadedness (2014) as King Shinkou (voice)
- Hozuki's Coolheadedness (2014) as Demon Carriage (voice)
- Knights of Sidonia (2014) as Samari's Squadmember (voice)
- Terror in Resonance (2014) as Kawai (Voice)
- Mobile Suit Gundam-san (2014)
- Fairy Tail: Phoenix Priestess (2012) as Alzack Connell (voice)
- Cardfight!! Vanguard (2011) as Kick Shuu
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) as Sugormin
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull: Movie Wars Core (2010) as Male Pteranodon Yummy
- Fairy Tail (2009) as Obra / Warcy / Kurohebi / Bora (voice)
- Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009) as Hachouchin (voice)
- Final Fantasy VII: On the Way to a Smile - Episode Denzel (2009) as Abel (voice)
- Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) as Kademu (voice)
- Tokyo Majin (2007) as Reiji Sagaya
- Utawarerumono (2006) as Mukkuru
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) as Beesian Beeling (voice)
- Duel Masters (2002) as Tsuyoshi Saroyama (voice)
- MegaMan NT Warrior (2002) as GutsMan.EXE (voice)
- Cooking Master Boy (1997) as Zhou Yu (voice)
- Kamen Rider (1971) as Tortoise Fangire (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yoshimitsu Shimoyama best known for?
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (2026), YAIBA: Samurai Legend (2025), Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025), FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST (2024).
When and where was Yoshimitsu Shimoyama born?
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama was born on May 6, 1976 in Kanagawa, Japan.
How many credits does Yoshimitsu Shimoyama have?
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.
What is Yoshimitsu Shimoyama's background in cinema and television?
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama is an actor known for his work in the Japanese film industry. His filmography includes appearances in various productions throughout his career. He played the role of the store manager in the 1954 film Seven Samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa. Additionally, he appeared in the 1952 film Ikiru, also...