Munetaka Aoki ✓
Actor

Munetaka Aoki

Active Japanese Film & Television (Japanese Cinema / J-Drama, with international appearances in Korean cinema and global productions) Rating 4.0/5 Fan 8.5/10
  • FromYao, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
  • Based inTokyo, Japan
  • Age46 years
  • Active2002–present
  • Updated

Munetaka Aoki Biography Information

  • Real Name: Munetaka Aoki (青木 崇高, Aoki Munetaka)
  • Date of Birth: March 14, 1980
  • Profession: Actor, Voice Actor
  • Agency: Stardust Promotion
  • Debut Work: Movie Muscle Heat (2002)
  • Known Roles: Sanosuke Sagara in the Rurouni Kenshin live-action series, Ricky Kim in The Roundup: No Way Out, and Gotoh in Godzilla Minus One

Munetaka Aoki Family Member Name

  • Father: Information not publicly disclosed
  • Mother: Information not publicly disclosed
  • Spouse: Yuka (m. June 27, 2016; Japanese actress, model, and TV personality)
  • Children: One child (born April 2020)

Munetaka Aoki Education

  • High School Education: Yao Minami High School (Osaka Prefectural Yao Minami Senior High School)
  • Higher Education: Attended a graphic design vocational school in Osaka before moving to Tokyo to pursue acting

Munetaka Aoki Career Highlight

Year Milestone / Film Name Significance
2002 Muscle Heat Feature film acting debut
2006 Chiritotechin NHK Asadora morning drama that brought him widespread mainstream recognition
2010 Ryomaden Acclaimed NHK Taiga drama portraying Goto Shojiro
2012 Rurouni Kenshin Breakout global role as the iconic brawler Sanosuke Sagara
2014 Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno / The Legend Ends Reprised Sanosuke Sagara in box office smash sequels
2016 99.9 Criminal Lawyer Popular TBS drama series portraying prosecutor Joji Marukawa
2021 Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Concluded his 10-year run as Sanosuke Sagara
2023 The Roundup: No Way Out Korean action blockbuster debut playing lead villain Ricky Kim opposite Ma Dong-seok
2023 Godzilla Minus One Played aircraft mechanic Tachibana in the Oscar-winning global blockbuster
2024 Like a Dragon: Yakuza Portrayed fan-favorite Goro Majima in Amazon’s live-action adaptation

Munetaka Aoki Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
2011 Elan d’or Awards Newcomer of the Year Elan d’or Award Works across 2010 Nominated
2024 Asian Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Asian Film Award Godzilla Minus One Nominated

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About Munetaka Aoki

What is Munetaka Aoki best known for internationally?
He is internationally recognized for playing Sanosuke Sagara in the Rurouni Kenshin live-action franchise, mechanic Tachibana in Godzilla Minus One, and Japanese yakuza hitman Ricky Kim in The Roundup: No Way Out.
Who is Munetaka Aoki married to?
He has been married to Japanese actress and media personality Yuka since June 2016.
Does Munetaka Aoki speak Korean or perform his own stunts?
For The Roundup: No Way Out, he underwent intensive Japanese sword-fighting stunt training and worked on learning his Korean dialogue phonetically and expressively.
Which agency manages Munetaka Aoki?
He is represented by Stardust Promotion, one of Japan's premier talent management agencies.
Who does Munetaka Aoki portray in the live-action Like a Dragon: Yakuza series?
He stars as Goro Majima, the "Mad Dog of Shimano," in Amazon Prime Video's live-action series adaptation.

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