---
name: "Takuya Kimura"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/takuya-kimura"
fi1m_id: "takuya-kimura"
imdb_id: "nm0454120"
tmdb_id: 12670
wikidata_id: "Q362254"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "13 November 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 2
average_fi1m_score: 81
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 2
updated: "2026-09-17T17:01:16.241045+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Takuya Kimura

## Identity

Takuya Kimura

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/takuya-kimura
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** takuya-kimura
- **IMDb ID:** nm0454120
- **TMDB ID:** 12670
- **Wikidata ID:** Q362254
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takuya_Kimura, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q362254, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0454120/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12670

Actor. Born 13 November 1972 in Chiba, Chiba, Japan.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 13 November 1972, Chiba, Chiba, Japan
- **Active:** 2004–present
- **Also known as:** 기무라 타쿠야, 木村拓哉, تاکویا کیمورا, Kimutaku
- **Frequently works with:** [Hayao Miyazaki](https://film.one/person/hayao-miyazaki.md), [Toshio Suzuki](https://film.one/person/toshio-suzuki.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 81, as actor, over 2 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 81 (1), 2020s 81 (1)
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takuya_Kimura, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q362254, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0454120/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12670

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*The Boy and the Heron*](https://film.one/film/the-boy-and-the-heron.md) (81), [*Howl's Moving Castle*](https://film.one/film/howls-moving-castle.md) (81)

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## Fi1m on Takuya Kimura

> Takuya Kimura's Howl works because charm does not make him easy company. We welcome that awkwardness in an actor so often cast as the appealing hero, and would like more parts that leave it intact.

In *Howl's Moving Castle* (2004), the affection between Kimura's Howl and Chieko Baisho's Sophie leaves room for both of them to be difficult. Baisho's firmness keeps the tenderness from turning sugary and gives Kimura someone who need not find everything about him agreeable. We were moved by their affection because neither performance asked us to overlook the irritation that came with it. This is persuasive work in a film worth forgiving for its tangled plot.

Television had already established him as an appealing lead. *Long Vacation* (1996) was the breakthrough, followed by *Hero* (2001), with idealists and rule-breakers becoming familiar parts for him. Film work took him into Wong Kar-wai's *2046* (2004) and Yoji Yamada's period drama *Love and Honour* (2006), then the samurai lead in Takashi Miike's *Blade of the Immortal* (2017). The period and action parts offer a sensible way beyond the familiar television hero.

The persistent criticism is that Kimura remains recognisably the star, whatever the character's name. We take that concern seriously without requiring an actor to become unrecognisable in every part. Howl offers a better test: can familiar charm make room for behaviour that is awkward or unappealing? Kimura and Baisho persuade us that it can, because neither treats affection as a reason to smooth away the other person's faults.

Hayao Miyazaki cast him again in *The Boy and the Heron* (2023), voicing Shoichi Maki, the father of its young protagonist, Mahito. The boy is at the centre this time, with Kimura among the adults around him. We recommend the film warmly, with a caveat about a second half that grows crowded and spends too long explaining itself. We would welcome more parts that let somebody else be the centre of attention.

## Biography

Takuya Kimura is a Japanese actor and singer. Born on 13 November 1972 in Tokyo, he first gained prominence as a member of the boy band SMAP before establishing himself as a leading actor in television dramas and films.

His notable film roles include Tak in *2046* (2004), Shinnojo Mimura in *Love and Honor* (2006), Manji in *Blade of the Immortal* (2017) and the voice of Howl in *Howl's Moving Castle* (2004). He provided the voice of Shoichi Maki in *The Boy and the Heron* (2023). He has also appeared in *Space Battleship Yamato* (2010) and *Redline* (2009).

Kimura starred in several high-rating Japanese television series, including *Long Vacation* (1996) and *Hero* (2001), and has received multiple acting awards.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, anime-planet.com.*

## On Fi1m (2)

- *The Boy and the Heron* (2023), Fi1m 81, as Shoichi Maki (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-boy-and-the-heron.md)
- *Howl's Moving Castle* (2004), Fi1m 81, as Howl (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/howls-moving-castle.md)

## Complete filmography (79)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Kyojo: Reunion* (2026), as Kimichika Kazama
- *Kyojo Requiem* (2026), as Kimichika Kazama
- *Tokyo Taxi* (2025), as Koji Usami
- *Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special* (2025), Actor
- *Grande Maison Paris* (2024), as Natsuki Obana
- *Grande Maison Tokyo Special* (2024), as Obana Natsuki
- *Believe: A Bridge to You* (2024), series, as Riku Kariyama
- *The Boy and the Heron* (2023), as Shoichi Maki (voice) — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/the-boy-and-the-heron.md)
- *Dead Mount Death Play* (2023), series, as Employee (voice)
- *Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero* (2023), series, as Kimichika Kazama
- *The Swarm* (2023), series, as Aito Mifune
- *THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY* (2023), as Oda Nobunaga
- *Next Destination: Live Tour 2022* (2022), Actor
- *Ten Count to the Future* (2022), series, as Shogo Kirisawa
- *Masquerade Night* (2021), as Kosuke Nitta
- *Doraemon: Nobita's New Dinosaur* (2020), as Jill (voice)
- *Go with the Flow: Live Tour* (2020), Actor
- *Kyojo* (2020), series, as Kimichika Kazama（風間 公親）
- *La Grande Maison Tokyo* (2019), series, as Natsuki Obana
- *Masquerade Hotel* (2019), as Kosuke Nitta
- *Killing for the Prosecution* (2018), as Takeshi Mogami
- *BG: Personal Bodyguard* (2018), series, as Akira Shimazaki
- *Blade of the Immortal* (2017), as Manji
- *A Life: A Love* (2017), series, as Okita Kazuaki
- *Hero* (2015), as Kohei Kuryu
- *I'm Home* (2015), series, as Ieji Hisashi
- *HERO2014* (2014), series, Actor
- *Miyamoto Musashi* (2014), series, as Miyamoto Musashi
- *Ando Lloyd ～A.I. knows LOVE ?～* (2013), series, as Andō Lloyd（安堂 ロイド）/ Reiji Matsushima（沫嶋 黎士）
- *Gift of SMAP* (2012), Actor
- *Priceless* (2012), series, as Fumio Kindaichi
- *Antarctica* (2011), series, as Takeshi Kuramochi
- *Space Battleship Yamato* (2010), as Susumu Kodai
- *SMAPに内緒でドラマ作っちゃいましたSP ~毒トマト殺人事件* (2010), series, Actor
- *Moon Lovers* (2010), series, as Rensuke Hazuki
- *Redline* (2009), as JP (voice)
- *MR.BRAIN* (2009), series, as Tsukumo Ryuusuke
- *I Come with the Rain* (2009), as Shitao
- *CHANGE* (2008), series, as Keita Asakura
- *Hero* (2007), as Kohei Kuryu
- *Baby SMAP* (2007), series, Actor
- *The Family* (2007), series, as Teppei Manpyo
- *Love and Honor* (2006), as Shinnojo Mimura
- *HERO SP* (2006), as Kohei Kuryu
- *Engine* (2005), series, as Jiro Kanzaki
- *2046* (2004), as Tak
- *Howl's Moving Castle* (2004), as Howl (voice) — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/howls-moving-castle.md)
- *Pride* (2004), series, as Haru Satonaka
- *Smap! Tour! 2002!* (2003), Actor
- *Good Luck!!* (2003), series, as Hajime Shinkai
- *SanTaku* (2003), series, as MC · Creator
- *One Million Stars Falling from the Sky* (2002), series, as Ryo Katase （片瀬 涼）
- *Chûshingura 1/47* (2001), as Yasube Horibe
- *Hero* (2001), series, as Kohei Kuryu / 久利生公平
- *Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special* (2001), as Naoki Yunomoto
- *Food Fight* (2000), series, as Kyutaro the crow (voice)
- *Legendary Teacher* (2000), series, as Yoji Mizutani（水谷 庸司）
- *Beautiful Life* (2000), series, as Shuji Okishima
- *Open tonight!* (1999), series, Actor
- *Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP* (1999), as Takuya Kimura
- *A Sleeping Forest* (1998), series, as Naoki Ito
- *Oda Nobunaga* (1998), as Oda Nobunaga
- *Love Generation* (1997), series, as Teppei Katagiri
- *Gift* (1997), series, as Yukio Hayasaka（早坂 由紀夫）
- *Because I Am Me* (1997), Actor
- *Concerto* (1996), series, Actor
- *Long Vacation* (1996), series, as Hidetoshi Sena
- *SMAP×SMAP* (1996), series, as Host
- *Life is Good* (1995), series, as Kazuma Ogami（大上 一馬）
- *Fly Boys, Fly!* (1995), as Junichiro Ueda
- *SEXY SIX SHOW* (1994), Actor
- *Stay Gold* (1994), series, as Takeshi Ueda（上田 武志）
- *Furuhata Ninzaburo* (1994), series, as Isao Hayashi
- *Shoot!* (1994), as Yoshiharu Kubo
- *The Ordinary People* (1993), series, as Osamu Toride
- *SMAP VIDEO Hajimete no natsu* (1993), as Yo Kitayama
- *Who stole my heart* (1992), series, Actor
- *1992.1 SMAP 1st LIVE "Come on New Year !!" Concert* (1992), Actor
- *Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen* (1990), series, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Takuya Kimura](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-cf76764fa112.png) Takuya Kimura — 遊戲基地, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/%E6%9C%A8%E6%9D%91%E6%8B%93%E5%93%89.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Logo. (2021)](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-77441a26d1a7.png) Logo. (2021) — ., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/57/Kyojyo_2_logo.png/1280px-Kyojyo_2_logo.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![大阪オートメッセ2023においてやっちゃえ! TREASURE BOXを撮影。](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-fb608133f879.jpg) 大阪オートメッセ2023においてやっちゃえ! TREASURE BOXを撮影。 — Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Osaka_Auto_Messe_2023_%2824%29_-_YACCHAE%21_TREASURE_BOX.jpg/1280px-Osaka_Auto_Messe_2023_%2824%29_-_YACCHAE%21_TREASURE_BOX.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![大阪オートメッセ2023においてやっちゃえ! TREASURE BOXを撮影。](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-088625ccc9c5.jpg) 大阪オートメッセ2023においてやっちゃえ! TREASURE BOXを撮影。 — Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Osaka_Auto_Messe_2023_%2825%29_-_YACCHAE%21_TREASURE_BOX.jpg/1280px-Osaka_Auto_Messe_2023_%2825%29_-_YACCHAE%21_TREASURE_BOX.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Takuya Kimura](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-ec600d68b509.jpg) Takuya Kimura — Image via TMDB
- ![Takuya Kimura](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-39d995a32362.jpg) Takuya Kimura — Image via TMDB
- ![Takuya Kimura](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-e3039151f533.jpg) Takuya Kimura — Image via TMDB
- ![SMAP 2008 Super Modern Artistic Performance Tour (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-269da64ae0c3.jpg) SMAP 2008 Super Modern Artistic Performance Tour (2014) — Leah Shang, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Taakuya_Kimura_2008_01.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![SMAP 2008 Super Modern Artistic Performance Tour (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-225aa25fceab.jpg) SMAP 2008 Super Modern Artistic Performance Tour (2014) — Leah Shang, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/Taakuya_Kimura_2008_02.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Takuya Kimura](https://film.one/media/person/14859/gallery-1f826546ff5c.jpg) Takuya Kimura — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 2 won

- Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year 1995: Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year (won)
- Yūjirō Ishihara Newcomer Award 1994: Yūjirō Ishihara Newcomer Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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