Murakami Hiroaki

Name: Murakami Hiroaki
Native name: 村上弘明
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: December 22, 1956
Age: 69

Hiroaki Murakami is a Japanese actor. He specializes in jidaigeki roles, and has also taken parts in tokusatsu and modern productions.

Born in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, he enrolled in Hosei University but withdrew when he successfully auditioned for a part in Kamen Rider. He made his debut as Tsukuba Hiroshi in Skyrider.

Hiroaki appeared in the NHK jidaigeki On'yado Kawasemi in 1980–81, and in a new series Shin On'yado Kawasemi in 1997. He appeared in Hissatsu Shigotonin Series 4, and as a repeating character in Series 5, including special episodes (1984–87). Five Taiga drama roles are among his credits. They are in Haru no Hatō (1985), Kōsaka Masanobu in Takeda Shingen (1988), Fujiwara no Kiyohira in Homura Tatsu (1993), Akechi Mitsuhide in Hideyoshi (1996), and Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu in Genroku Ryōran (1999). In the annual TV Tokyo New Year's spectacular, he portrayed Sasaki Kojirō in Miyamoto Musashi (1990), Kira no Nikichi in Jirōchō Sangokushi (1991), Yagyū Jūbei in Tokugawa Bugeichō Yagyū Sandai no Ken (1993), and Araki Mataemon in Tenka Sōran Tokugawa Sandai no Inbō (2006). Among the jidaigeki series he has starred in are Hatchōbori no Shichinin (2000–06), Zenigata Heiji (2004–05), Yagyū Jūbei Nanaban Shōbu (2005–07), and Shikaku Ukeoinin (2007). Additionally, he portrayed Oda Nobunaga in Taikōki Tenka o Neratta Otoko: Hideyoshi (2006).

He has appeared in more than fifteen films, including several in the Kamen Rider and Hissatsu franchises. Further films to his credit include Gokudō no Onnatachi 2, Juliet Game, and Iron Maze (In a Grove). -- Wikipedia Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2025	Rondo behind the Final Curtain Japanese Drama, 2025, 11 eps Mikuriya Kotaro (Support Role)	11	Mikuriya Kotaro Support Role	7.4
2024	Pachinko Season 2 Korean Drama, 2024, 8 eps [Ko Han Su's father-in-law] (Guest Role)	8	[Ko Han Su's father-in-law] Guest Role	8.5
2022	Sister Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps Sugita Kosuke (Support Role)	10	Sugita Kosuke Support Role	6.7
2022	Hotel: Next Door Japanese Drama, 2022, 6 eps Todo Katsuo (Support Role)	6	Todo Katsuo Support Role	7.2
2022	Nene: Onna Taikoki Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps Oda Nobunaga (Support Role)	10	Oda Nobunaga Support Role	0.0
2022	Usogui: Kurama Ranko-hen / Kaji Takaomi-hen Japanese Drama, 2022, 4 eps Yako Hikoichi (Support Role)	4	Yako Hikoichi Support Role	7.7
2021	Love Is Phantom Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps Hara Gonta (Support Role)	10	Hara Gonta Support Role	7.2
2020	24 Japan Japanese Drama, 2020, 24 eps Satonaka Heisuke [Counter-Terrorism Unit member] (Support Role)	24	Satonaka Heisuke [Counter-Terrorism Unit member] Support Role	6.9
2020	An Incurable Case of Love Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps Tendo Manri [Kairi's father] (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	10	Tendo Manri [Kairi's father] (Ep. 10) Guest Role	8.3
2018	Double Fantasy Japanese Drama, 2018, 5 eps Shizawa Kazuta [Director] (Support Role)	5	Shizawa Kazuta [Director] Support Role	6.9
2017	FACE - Cyber Hanzai Tokusouhan Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps Minegishi Shuugorou (Support Role)	10	Minegishi Shuugorou Support Role	7.4
2015	Utsukusiki Wana - Zanka Ryoran Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps Kashiwagi Sota (Support Role)	10	Kashiwagi Sota Support Role	6.9
2013	Yae no Sakura Japanese Drama, 2013, 50 eps Matsudaira Shungaku (Support Role)	50	Matsudaira Shungaku Support Role	7.8
2012	Ataru Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps Larry Inoue [FBI staff] (Support Role)	11	Larry Inoue [FBI staff] Support Role	7.8
2011	Akutou - Juuhanzai Sousahan Japanese Drama, 2011, 8 eps Maejima Ryuzo (Support Role)	8	Maejima Ryuzo Support Role	7.3
2010	Gegege no Nyobo Japanese Drama, 2010, 156 eps Fukazawa Yoichi (Support Role)	156	Fukazawa Yoichi Support Role	7.9
2008	Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps Matsuba Gyobu (Main Role)	8	Matsuba Gyobu Main Role	0.0
2007	Shikaku Ukeoinin Japanese Drama, 2007, 8 eps Matsuba Gyobu (Main Role)	8	Matsuba Gyobu Main Role	0.0
2007	Yagyuu Jubei Nanaban Shoubu: Saigo no Tatakai Japanese Drama, 2007, 8 eps Yagyu Jubei (Main Role)	8	Yagyu Jubei Main Role	10.0
2006	Taikoki: Tenka wo Totta Otoko Hideyoshi Japanese Drama, 2006, 6 eps Oda Nobunaga (Support Role)	6	Oda Nobunaga Support Role	0.0
2006	Yagyu Jubei Nanaban Shoubu: Shimabara no Ran Japanese Drama, 2006, 7 eps Yagyu Jubei (Main Role)	7	Yagyu Jubei Main Role	9.0
2006	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 7 Japanese Drama, 2006, 8 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	8	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	0.0
2005	Yagyuu Jubei Nanaban Shoubu Japanese Drama, 2005, 6 eps Yagyu Jubei (Main Role)	6	Yagyu Jubei Main Role	9.0
2005	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 6 Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	10	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	0.0
2004	Chuushingura Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps Wakisaka Yasuteru (Support Role)	9	Wakisaka Yasuteru Support Role	2.0
2004	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 5 Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	10	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	0.0
2003	Semishigure Japanese Drama, 2003, 7 eps Yada Sakunojo (Support Role)	7	Yada Sakunojo Support Role	7.8
2003	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 4 Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	10	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	0.0
2002	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 3 Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	10	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	0.0
2001	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2001, 9 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	9	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	0.0
2000	Hacchobori no Shichinin Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps Aoyama Kyuzo (Main Role)	10	Aoyama Kyuzo Main Role	9.0
1999	The Doctor Japanese Drama, 1999, 11 eps Takayanagi Ryuji (Ep. 1, 10) (Guest Role)	11	Takayanagi Ryuji (Ep. 1, 10) Guest Role	0.0
1999	Genroku Ryoran Japanese Drama, 1999, 49 eps Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu / Yasuakira (Support Role)	49	Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu / Yasuakira Support Role	7.7
1998	Shinsengumi Keppuroku Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps Toshizo Hijikata (Main Role)	10	Toshizo Hijikata Main Role	7.7
1996	Hideyoshi Japanese Drama, 1996, 49 eps Akechi Mitsuhide (Support Role)	49	Akechi Mitsuhide Support Role	8.0
1993	Homura Tatsu Japanese Drama, 1993, 35 eps Fujiwara no Kiyohira (Main Role)	35	Fujiwara no Kiyohira Main Role	7.5
1993	Ude ni Oboe Ari 3 Japanese Drama, 1993, 10 eps Aoe Matahachirou (Main Role)	10	Aoe Matahachirou Main Role	4.0
1993	Tokugawa Bugei Cho Yagyu Sandai No Ken Japanese Drama, 1993, 13 eps Yagyu Jubei (Main Role)	13	Yagyu Jubei Main Role	2.0
1992	Ude ni Oboe Ari 2 Japanese Drama, 1992, 13 eps Aoe Matahachirou (Main Role)	13	Aoe Matahachirou Main Role	0.0
1992	Ude ni Oboe Ari Japanese Drama, 1992, 12 eps Aoe Matahachirou (Main Role)	12	Aoe Matahachirou Main Role	0.0
1992	...Ill be Good Alone Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps Tsumura Takehiko (Support Role)	11	Tsumura Takehiko Support Role	7.0
1988	Igai to Single Girl Japanese Drama, 1988, 6 eps Tsuda Shinichirou (Main Role)	6	Tsuda Shinichirou Main Role	6.8
1988	Netsuppoi no! Japanese Drama, 1988, 11 eps Hanaoka Yasushi (Main Role)	11	Hanaoka Yasushi Main Role	6.0
1988	Takeda Shingen Japanese Drama, 1988, 50 eps Kosaka Danjo (Support Role)	50	Kosaka Danjo Support Role	7.9
1986	Miyako no Kaze Japanese Drama, 1986, 156 eps (Support Role)	156	Support Role	7.0
1985	Hissatsu Shigotonin 5: Gekito Hen Japanese Drama, 1985, 33 eps Kajiya no Masa (Support Role)	33	Kajiya no Masa Support Role	0.0
1985	Haru no Hatou Japanese Drama, 1985, 50 eps Rinsuke Yuasa (Support Role)	50	Rinsuke Yuasa Support Role	7.0
1981	Musume ga Iede Shita Natsu Katei tte na ni? Japanese Drama, 1981, 7 eps Furukawa (Support Role)	7	Furukawa Support Role	0.0
1979	Kamen Rider Skyrider Japanese Drama, 1979, 54 eps Hiroshi Tsukuba (Main Role)	54	Hiroshi Tsukuba Main Role	6.7

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2023	Kamaishi Ramen Story Japanese Movie, 2023, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2022	Usogui Japanese Movie, 2022, Yakou Hikoichi (Support Role)	Yakou Hikoichi Support Role	7.5
2014	All-Round Appraiser Q: Mona Lisa’s Eye Japanese Movie, 2014, Asahina Naoyuki [agent of The Louvre] (Support Role)	Asahina Naoyuki [agent of The Louvre] Support Role	7.3
2014	The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom Japanese Movie, 2014, Hayase Yoshiharu (Support Role)	Hayase Yoshiharu Support Role	6.5
2013	ATARU the First Love & the Last Kill Japanese Movie, 2013, Larry Inoue [FBI staff] (Support Role)	Larry Inoue [FBI staff] Support Role	7.4
2012	Love for Beginners Japanese Movie, 2012, Tsubaki Keita (Support Role)	Tsubaki Keita Support Role	7.4
2007	Saiban-in - Eraba re, Soshite Miete Kita Mono Japanese Movie, 2007, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0
2006	Tannka Japanese Movie, 2006, M (Main Role)	M Main Role	7.5
2005	Shibuya Story Japanese Movie, 2005, Ando Noboru (Main Role)	Ando Noboru Main Role	4.0
2003	17-sai: Tabidachi no Futari Japanese Movie, 2003, Kawamura Satoshi (Support Role)	Kawamura Satoshi Support Role	6.9
1989	The Juliet Game Japanese Movie, 1989, Yamazaki Masahiko (Main Role)	Yamazaki Masahiko Main Role	0.0
1988	Dead End Song Breakout Japanese Movie, 1988, Nishimura Koji (Main Role)	Nishimura Koji Main Role	6.8
1987	Gokudo no Onnatachi 2 Japanese Movie, 1987, Kimoto Ryoji (Main Role)	Kimoto Ryoji Main Role	0.0
1987	Sure Death 4: Revenge Japanese Movie, 1987, Masa (Main Role)	Masa Main Role	8.0
1983	P.P. Rider Japanese Movie, 1983, Kinta (Support Role)	Kinta Support Role	6.9
1982	Jealousy Game Japanese Movie, 1982, Houga Eiji (Main Role)	Houga Eiji Main Role	7.1
1980	Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King Japanese Movie, 1980, Tsukuba Hiroshi [Skyrider] (Main Role)	Tsukuba Hiroshi [Skyrider] Main Role	6.7
1979	No More Easy Life Japanese Movie, 1979, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.1

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2021	Love Is Phantom Special Japanese Special, 2021, 2 eps Hara Gonta (Support Role)	2	Hara Gonta Support Role	7.2
2020	Last Line Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps Iwakura Tsuyoshi (Main Role)	1	Iwakura Tsuyoshi Main Role	0.0
2018	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 11 Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	4.0
2018	Hanzai no Kaiso Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps Yamaoka Kenichiro (Main Role)	1	Yamaoka Kenichiro Main Role	4.0
2017	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 10 Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	6.0
2017	Gosa Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps Yamaoka Keniichiro (Main Role)	1	Yamaoka Keniichiro Main Role	5.9
2016	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 9 Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	4.0
2016	Gold Woman Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Kikuta Yusuke (Support Role)	1	Kikuta Yusuke Support Role	7.1
2016	Matsumoto Seicho Tokubetsu Kikaku: Soshitsu no Girei Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Kyosuke Otsuka (Main Role)	1	Kyosuke Otsuka Main Role	5.9
2016	Koi no Sanriku Japanese Special, 2016, 3 eps Bessho Masanori (Support Role)	3	Bessho Masanori Support Role	7.3
2015	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 8 Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	2.0
2015	Keiji no Shomei 9 Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2015	Kuroi Gashu: Kusa Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Ichiro Numata (Main Role)	1	Ichiro Numata Main Role	7.4
2014	Keiji no Shomei 8 Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2014	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 7 Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	4.0
2014	Keiji no Shomei 7 Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2013	Keiji no Shomei 6 Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2013	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 6 Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	6.0
2013	Keiji no Shomei 5 Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2013	G1 dream Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Saotome Shiro (Main Role)	1	Saotome Shiro Main Role	8.0
2013	ATARU Special - Challenge from New York! Japanese Special, 2013, 2 eps Larry Inoue [FBI staff] (Support Role)	2	Larry Inoue [FBI staff] Support Role	7.4
2012	Keiji no Shomei 4 Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2012	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 5 Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	4.0
2012	Keiji no Shomei 3 Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2012	Keiji no Shomei 2 Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2011	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 4 Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	2.0
2011	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 3 Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	4.0
2010	Shinbun Kisha Tsurumaki Goro 4 Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Tsurumaki Goro (Main Role)	1	Tsurumaki Goro Main Role	0.0
2010	Keishicho Nanpei Han - Shichinin no Keiji - 2 Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	5.0
2010	Warui Yakko Hodo Yoku Nemuru Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Nishi Koichi (Main Role)	1	Nishi Koichi Main Role	0.0
2009	Shinbun Kisha Tsurumaki Goro 3 Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Tsurumaki Goro (Main Role)	1	Tsurumaki Goro Main Role	0.0
2009	Keishicho Nanpei Han: Shichinin no Keiji Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Nanbu Heizo (Main Role)	1	Nanbu Heizo Main Role	6.0
2009	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 8 Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2009	Nene Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Oda Nobunaga (Support Role)	1	Oda Nobunaga Support Role	8.0
2008	Shinbun Kisha Tsurumaki Goro 2 Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Tsurumaki Goro (Main Role)	1	Tsurumaki Goro Main Role	0.0
2008	Keiji no Shomei 1 Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Hirose Kazuhiro (Main Role)	1	Hirose Kazuhiro Main Role	0.0
2008	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 7 Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2007	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 6 Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2006	Shinbun Kisha Tsurumaki Goro 1 Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Tsurumaki Goro (Main Role)	1	Tsurumaki Goro Main Role	0.0
2006	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 5 Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2006	Tenka Soran ~ Tokugawa III's Conspiracy Japanese Special, 2006, 3 eps Araki Mataemon (Support Role)	3	Araki Mataemon Support Role	2.0
2005	Tenka Souran Japanese Special, 2005, 3 eps Mataemon Araki (Support Role)	3	Mataemon Araki Support Role	6.0
2005	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 4 Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2004	Onna no Naka no Futatsu no Kao Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Sajima Masao (Main Role)	1	Sajima Masao Main Role	0.0
2004	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 3 Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2003	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 2 Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2002	Tsugaru Kaikyo Mystery Koro 1 Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps Aoyagi Makoto (Main Role)	1	Aoyagi Makoto Main Role	0.0
2001	Nishimura Kyotaro Suspense: Tenshi no Shokon Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps Tajima Shinji (Main Role)	1	Tajima Shinji Main Role	0.0
1998	Mayu no Misshitsu Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Hiiragi Kijima (Main Role)	1	Hiiragi Kijima Main Role	0.0
1993	Fight! Our Kamen Rider!: The Strongest Rider, ZO Is Born! Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps Hiroshi Tsukuba / Kamen Rider Skyrider (Guest Role)	1	Hiroshi Tsukuba / Kamen Rider Skyrider Guest Role	0.0
1992	Kage Gari Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps (Main Role)	1	Main Role	0.0
1989	Sanji Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1989	Igai to Single Girl Special Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps Tsuda Shin'ichirou (Main Role)	1	Tsuda Shin'ichirou Main Role	0.0
1988	Nenmatsu Nenshi Hoteru Monogatari Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps (Main Role)	1	Main Role	2.0
1983	Tsumatachi no Hirusagari Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps Akasawa Sadao (Main Role)	1	Akasawa Sadao Main Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2014	Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps (Ep. 20) (Guest)	500	(Ep. 20) Guest	7.9
1976	Tetsuko's Room Japanese TV Show, 1976, 1854 eps (Guest)	1854	Guest	0.0
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps [Judge] (Ep. 43) (Guest)	76	[Judge] (Ep. 43) Guest	7.6

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