Sano Motoya

Name: Sano Motoya
Native name: 佐野元哉
Also Known as: さのもとや
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: June 7, 1969
Age: 56

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2023	Aibo Season 22 Japanese Drama, 2023, 20 eps Shimizu Hisashi (Ep. 13) (Guest Role)	20	Shimizu Hisashi (Ep. 13) Guest Role	7.8
2021	Tsumari Suki tte iitai n Dakedo, Japanese Drama, 2021, 12 eps [Vice Principal] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	12	[Vice Principal] (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.2
2020	Yell Japanese Drama, 2020, 120 eps Nakamura (Ep. 97) (Guest Role)	120	Nakamura (Ep. 97) Guest Role	8.0
2019	Yuganda Hamon Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps Komaki Sadaharu [Managing Director, Toto Bank] (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	8	Komaki Sadaharu [Managing Director, Toto Bank] (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.6
2019	Haken Uranaishi Ataru Japanese Drama, 2019, 9 eps [Senior Managing Director] (Guest Role)	9	[Senior Managing Director] Guest Role	7.3
2018	dele Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps [Kamada's entourage] (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	8	[Kamada's entourage] (Ep. 4) Guest Role	8.3
2018	Last Chance Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps [Officer] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	8	[Officer] (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.8
2018	Naruto Hichou Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps [Magistrate's office official] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	10	[Magistrate's office official] (Ep. 8) Guest Role	6.8
2018	Mikaiketsu no Onna: Keishichou Bunsho Sousakan Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps Miyashita Kyoichi (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	8	Miyashita Kyoichi (Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.5
2017	Aibo Season 16 Japanese Drama, 2017, 20 eps Hatori Isao (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	20	Hatori Isao (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.7
2017	Teinen Joshi Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps [Interviewer] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	8	[Interviewer] (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.1
2017	Masuyama Chounouryokushi Jimusho Japanese Drama, 2017, 12 eps [Teacher in Charge] (Ep.1) (Guest Role)	12	[Teacher in Charge] (Ep.1) Guest Role	7.0
2016	Nezumi, Edo wo Hashiru 2 Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps Kou's father (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	8	Kou's father (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.3
2015	Designer Baby Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps [Investigator] (Support Role)	8	[Investigator] Support Role	7.3
2015	Hatsumori Bemars Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps [Pub Patron] (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	12	[Pub Patron] (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.3
2015	Kaiki Renai Sakusen Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps [Company employee] (Ep. 1) \| [Remnant guest] (Ep. 5) \| [Inn employee] (Ep. 11-12) (Guest Role)	12	[Company employee] (Ep. 1) \| [Remnant guest] (Ep. 5) \| [Inn employee] (Ep. 11-12) Guest Role	7.1
2014	Tamagawa Kuyakusho OF THE DEAD Japanese Drama, 2014, 12 eps [Tax department boss] (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	12	[Tax department boss] (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.0
2014	Divorce Chaser Japanese Drama, 2014, 12 eps Matsuura (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	12	Matsuura (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.3
2013	Pin to Kona Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps [Actor] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	10	[Actor] (Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.5
2012	Aibo Season 11 Japanese Drama, 2012, 19 eps [Special Missions Unit for Emergency Measures] (Ep. 11,12) (Guest Role)	19	[Special Missions Unit for Emergency Measures] (Ep. 11,12) Guest Role	7.8
2012	Unmei no Hito Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps Lawyer Yamaya (Support Role)	10	Lawyer Yamaya Support Role	7.7
2010	Second Virgin Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps [Reporter] (Ep. 7, 8) (Guest Role)	10	[Reporter] (Ep. 7, 8) Guest Role	7.1
2009	Jin Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps [Ronin] (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	11	[Ronin] (Ep. 2) Guest Role	8.3
2009	Rinjo Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps Sugino Koji [Detective] (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	10	Sugino Koji [Detective] (Ep. 5) Guest Role	7.3
2008	4 Shimai Tantei Dan Japanese Drama, 2008, 9 eps Detective Nakayama (Support Role)	9	Detective Nakayama Support Role	7.0
2007	Mop Girl Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps [Security Guard] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	10	[Security Guard] (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.5
2007	Enka no Joou Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	10	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	7.1
2006	Jigoku Shoujo Japanese Drama, 2006, 12 eps [Emergency services] (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	12	[Emergency services] (Ep. 10) Guest Role	7.1
2006	Fugoh Keiji Deluxe Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps Kubota Keisuke (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	10	Kubota Keisuke (Ep. 9) Guest Role	7.1
2006	Unfair Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps [Investigator Section 4 Chief] (Support Role)	11	[Investigator Section 4 Chief] Support Role	7.5
2005	Umizaru Evolution Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps Chief Engineer Suzuno (Support Role)	11	Chief Engineer Suzuno Support Role	7.6
2004	Saigo no Chuushingura Japanese Drama, 2004, 6 eps Ikebe Daiaburo (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	6	Ikebe Daiaburo (Ep. 3) Guest Role	0.0
2004	Wonderful Life Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps [Tournament Steering Committee] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	12	[Tournament Steering Committee] (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.4
2002	Chrono Police Wecker D-02 Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps [Time-space Criminal] (Support Role)	12	[Time-space Criminal] Support Role	10.0
1999	Newscaster Kasumi Ryoko Japanese Drama, 1999, 11 eps [Bodyguard] (Support Role)	11	[Bodyguard] Support Role	1.0
1999	Salaryman Kintaro Japanese Drama, 1999, 11 eps [Younger Brother] (Support Role)	11	[Younger Brother] Support Role	7.2

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2023	Kago no nai Tori Japanese Movie, 2023, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2017	Otori Sosakan Kitami Shiho 20: Chikan Enzai Jiken ga Bijo no Renzoku Satsujin wo Yobu! Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps [Police officer at Shinjuku West Police Station] (Guest Role)	1	[Police officer at Shinjuku West Police Station] Guest Role	0.0
2015	Saikyo no Hotei: Saikanban Sakurako to 10-ri no Hyoketsu Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps [Lawyer] (Guest Role)	1	[Lawyer] Guest Role	0.0
2011	Zaimu Sosakan Amamiya Ruriko 6 Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Maeshima [Executive Officer] (Support Role)	1	Maeshima [Executive Officer] Support Role	6.0
2010	Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 4: Zencho 6400 meter Choshi Dentetsu Satsujin Route!! Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps [Taxi Driver] (Guest Role)	1	[Taxi Driver] Guest Role	0.0
2004	Kansatsui Muro Akiko 35: Oten Ochi Shi Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
2003	Shinpen Keigo 12: Satsujin Tsumi de Fukueki Shita Onna no Kokoro o Nurashita 11-nen Mae no Hakujitsu Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Detective Sano (Support Role)	1	Detective Sano Support Role	0.0

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