Takeru Satoh facts for kids
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Takeru Satoh
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Satoh for Men's Non-No Fashion Magazine January-February 2023 issue
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| Born | 21 March 1989 Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, Japan
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| Alma mater | Koshigaya Kita High School (Science and Mathematics) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Agent | Amuse, Inc.(2006–2021) Co-LaVo (2021–) |
| Known for | Rurouni Kenshin (film) Kamen Rider Den-O |
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Takeru Satoh (佐藤 健, Satō Takeru, born 21 March 1989) is a famous Japanese actor. He is well-known for playing Ryotaro Nogami in the Kamen Rider Den-O series. He also played Himura Kenshin in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies.
Satoh was born in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, Japan. When he was younger, he worked as a child actor for a few years. He appeared in commercials and magazines. However, he stopped acting as a child because he was quite shy. He finished high school in 2007.
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Career Highlights
Early Acting Roles (2006–2008)
Takeru Satoh was discovered by an agent in Tokyo when he was in high school. He started his acting career in 2006. His first TV show was Princess Princess D, where he played Toru Kouno.
In 2007, he became very popular for his role as Ryotaro Nogami in the Kamen Rider series. Satoh believes the show's funny parts made it very popular.
Becoming a Star (2009–2011)
After the success of Kamen Rider Den-O, Satoh starred in the TV drama Rookies in 2008. He played Yuya Okada, a member of a high school baseball team. Even though it was a smaller role, Rookies was shown during prime time. This meant many more people saw him act.
He also appeared in the drama Bloody Monday, which was based on a popular comic book. Over the next two years, Satoh acted in several TV shows and movies. These included Mei's Butler and Beck. In 2010, he had his first main role in a prime time TV show called Q10.
In 2011, it was announced that he would play Himura Kenshin. This was for a live-action movie based on the famous Rurouni Kenshin comic series.
Rurouni Kenshin and Beyond (2012–Present)
The first Rurouni Kenshin movie came out in August 2012. It was a big hit in Japan. In May 2012, Satoh also performed on stage for the first time. He played Romeo in a Japanese version of Romeo and Juliet.
He continued to star in many films and TV shows. These included the science fiction movie Real and The Liar and His Lover. In 2014, he played a new detective in the TV series Bitter Blood.
Satoh returned as Himura Kenshin in two more Rurouni Kenshin movies in 2014. These were Kyoto Inferno and The Legend Ends. The original author of the Rurouni Kenshin comic praised Satoh's acting. He said Satoh was the perfect actor for Kenshin.
In 2015, Satoh starred in the TV series The Emperor's Cook. He also appeared in movies like Bakuman and If Cats Disappeared from the World. In 2017, his role in The 8-Year Engagement earned him a nomination for a top acting award.
In 2018, he starred in two popular TV series: Hanbun, Aoi and Stepmom and Daughter Blues. He also played Ryotaro Nogami again in a Kamen Rider movie.
More Rurouni Kenshin movies were announced in 2018. These were a prequel and a sequel to the first three films. Satoh played Kenshin again in these movies, which were released in 2021.
In 2021, Satoh started a new agency called Co-LaVo with fellow actor Ryunosuke Kamiki. He is also known for being an unofficial member of the 'Elite Four' in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Personal Life
Takeru Satoh has a younger sister. His parents divorced when he was in middle school. He played baseball when he was in primary and middle school. He also has a black belt in Shorinji Kempo, which is a Japanese martial art.
Filmography
Movies
- 2007: Kamen Rider Den-O: I'm Born! as Ryotaro Nogami/Kamen Rider Den-O (Lead role)
- 2008: Kamen Rider Den-O & Kiva: Climax Deka as Ryotaro Nogami/Kamen Rider Den-O (Lead role)
- 2009: Rookies: Graduation as Yuya Okada
- 2010: Beck as Yukio "Koyuki" Tanaka
- 2012: Rurouni Kenshin as Kenshin Himura (Lead role)
- 2013: Real as Koichi Fujita (Lead role)
- 2013: The Liar and His Lover as Aki Ogasawara (Lead role)
- 2014: Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno as Kenshin Himura (Lead role)
- 2014: Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends as Kenshin Himura (Lead role)
- 2015: Bakuman as Moritaka Mashiro (Lead role)
- 2016: If Cats Disappeared from the World as Postman / Devil (Lead role)
- 2017: Ajin: Demi-Human as Kei Nagai (Lead role)
- 2017: The 8-Year Engagement as Hisashi (Lead role)
- 2018: Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever as Ryotaro Nogami
- 2019: Samurai Marathon as Jin'nai Karasawa (Lead role)
- 2019: Dragon Quest: Your Story as Ruka (voice) (Lead role)
- 2021: Rurouni Kenshin: The Final as Kenshin Himura (Lead role)
- 2021: Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning as Kenshin Himura (Lead role)
- 2021: Belle as The Dragon (voice)
- 2021: In the Wake as Yasuhisa Tone (Lead role)
- 2024: April Come She Will as Shun Fujishiro (Lead role)
- 2024: Cells at Work! as Neutrophil / White blood cell (U-1146) (Lead role)
Television Shows
- 2006: Princess Princess D as Toru Kono
- 2007–2008: Kamen Rider Den-O as Ryotaro Nogami/Kamen Rider Den-O (Lead role)
- 2008: Rookies as Yuuya Okada
- 2008: Bloody Monday as Otoya Kujo
- 2009: Mei's Butler as Kento Shibata
- 2010: Ryōmaden as Okada Izō (Taiga drama)
- 2010: Q10 as Heita Fukai (Lead role)
- 2014: Bitter Blood as Natsuki Sahara (Lead role)
- 2015: The Emperor's Cook as Tokuzo Akiyama (Lead role)
- 2018: Half Blue Sky as Ritsu Hagio (Asadora)
- 2018: Stepmom and Daughter Blues as Akira Mugita
- 2020: An Incurable Case of Love as Kairi Tendo
- 2022: First Love as Harumichi Namiki (Lead role)
- 2023: Why Didn't I Tell You a Million Times? as Naoki Torino
- 2025: Marry My Husband as Suzuki Wataru (Lead role)
- 2025: Glass Heart as Naoki Fujitani (Lead role, also producer)
Awards and Recognitions
Takeru Satoh has won many awards for his acting. Some of his notable awards include:
- 2009: Best Supporting Actor for Mei's Butler
- 2010: Best Male Newcomer for Beck
- 2011: Newcomer of the Year
- 2012: Best Action Actor for Rurouni Kenshin
- 2015: Best Action Scene and Best Action Actor for RK: Kyoto Inferno & The Legend Ends
- 2015: Best Actor for The Emperor's Cook
- 2018: Best Action Actor for Ajin: Demi-Human
- 2018: Best Supporting Actor for Hanbun, Aoi and Blues of Stepmother and Daughter
- 2020: Best Supporting Actor for An Incurable Case of Love
- 2022: Best Actor for In the Wake
See also
In Spanish: Takeru Satō para niños
