Minoru Okawa

Arashi Sanemon XI

  • Name: Arashi Sanemon XI
  • Native name: 嵐三右衛門 (11代目)
  • Also Known as: Shojiyudaime Arashi Sanemon, Shoujiyuudaime Arashi Sanemon, Ookawa Minoru, しょう じゅうだいめ あらし さんえもん, おおかわ みのる, 称十代目嵐三右衞門, 大川實, 中村梅玉門人
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 23, 1906
  • Died: July 17, 1980
Arashi Sanemon XI was a kabuki actor from the Kansai region Born as Minoru Ookawa, he was also recognized by the title of the eleventh generation Arashi Sanemon.

He made his debut in 1912 at the Osaka Naniwa Theater.

As Kansai kabuki faced a downturn, he shifted to the Takarazuka Shinkigeki theater in 1954, immersing himself in the world of popular theater.

In 1958, he explored new horizons by joining the Takarazuka film industry, only to later resume his career on the kabuki stage.

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
1971 Showa Hito Keta President vs. Futate Employees Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Friday
Japanese Movie, 1971,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1964 Suruga Yukyoden: Yabure Tekka
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1964 Kino Kieta Otoko
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.0
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.7
1963 Shinobi No Mono 3: Resurrection
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Kimura Hitachinosuke (Support Role)
Kimura Hitachinosuke
Support Role
7.2
1963 Bamboo Doll of Echizen
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Koishima (Support Role)
Koishima
Support Role
7.0
1963 Zatoichi the Fugitive
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.3
1963 Shinsengumi Chronicles
Japanese Movie, 1963,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.6
1962 Jigoku no Shikaku
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Kai Yoshida (Support Role)
Kai Yoshida
Support Role
7.4
1962 Fencing Master
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[Company chief] (Guest Role)
[Company chief]
Guest Role
7.5
1962 Aoba Jo no Oni
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962 Nagadosu Chushingura
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962 Soran Wataridori
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1962 The Actress and the Three Rascals
Japanese Movie, 1962,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1961 Buddha
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1961 Tough Guy
Japanese Movie, 1961,
[Fisherman] (Guest Role)
[Fisherman]
Guest Role
0.0
1961 Mito Komon Umi o Wataru
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1961 A Lustful Man
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Amimoto Tokuzo (Support Role)
Amimoto Tokuzo
Support Role
6.6
1961 Kisobushi Mitsukasa
Japanese Movie, 1961,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1961 Kojiro Tsubamegaeshi
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Muto Awaji no Kami (Support Role)
Muto Awaji no Kami
Support Role
0.0
1960 Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.3
1960 Bara Daimyo
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1960 Furai Monogatari: Abare Hisha
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1960 The River Fuefuki
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1960 The Blind Menace
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.9
1960 Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1960 Ojosan Sandogasa
Japanese Movie, 1960,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.0
1960 The Son
Japanese Movie, 1960,
Wasuke (Support Role)
Wasuke
Support Role
7.5
1959 Princess says, "No"
Japanese Movie, 1959,
(Unknown)
Unknown
0.0
1959 Samurai Vendetta
Japanese Movie, 1959,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.7
1959 Yotsuya Kaidan
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Ito Kihei (Support Role)
Ito Kihei
Support Role
0.0
1956 Kabuki Elegy
Japanese Movie, 1956,
Risho Arashi (Support Role)
Risho Arashi
Support Role
7.0
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Arashi Sanemon XI

Minoru Okawa
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  • First Name: Minoru
  • Family Name: Okawa
  • Native name: 嵐三右衛門 (11代目)
  • Also Known as: Shojiyudaime Arashi Sanemon, Shoujiyuudaime Arashi Sanemon, Ookawa Minoru, しょう じゅうだいめ あらし さんえもん, おおかわ みのる, 称十代目嵐三右衞門, 大川實, 中村梅玉門人
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: October 23, 1906
  • Died: July 17, 1980

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