Kaga Takeshi
- Name: Kaga Takeshi
- Native name: 鹿賀丈史
- Also Known as: かが たけし, 勝田薫且, かつた しげかつ, Katsuta Shigekatsu
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: October 12, 1950
- Age: 74
Kaga was born in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. His first experience on stage was at the age of seven when he joined the Kanazawa City Boys choral group.
In 1972, he joined the Japanese theatrical company Gekidan Shiki. While with the company, he played the role of Jesus in the Japanese stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar (1976) and the role of Tony in West Side Story. In 1980, he left SHIKI to play the role of Sanada in the movie Yaju Shisubeshi. He starred in several movies throughout the 1980s, but his most famous role would be that of "Chairman Kaga", the eccentric and flamboyant host of Ryori no Tetsujin, a cooking competition show (1993-1999). It became very popular, not only in Japan but around the English-speaking world.
Despite his international fame with the show, he has not given up his love for musicals. In 1987, he starred in the popular Japanese production of Les Miserables as Jean Valjean and Javert. He reprised his role as Valjean in 1995 as the representative of Japan during the encore of the 10th Anniversary Concert of Les Miserables at the Royal Albert Hall in London. During the encore, Valjeans from 17 different countries joined the cast on stage. He also starred in Macbeth in 2000, and in Jekyll and Hyde as well as in The Threepenny Opera in 2001. In 2009, he starred in a Japanese language version of La Cage aux Folles.
He has also lent his voice to Japanese anime. Notably, he voiced Jirarudan, an antagonist, in 1999's Pokemon the Movie - Revelation Lugia, the second Pokemon movie, and also sung his theme song, "Ware wa Collector". He also notably voiced Dr. Kiriko in 2005's Black Jack: The Two Doctors of Darkness.
After Iron Chef ended, he returned to acting in movies and dramas. He also hosted Time Shock 21, a quiz show on Asahi Television in Japan. In 2005, Kaga performed as the lead in the Japanese production of Michael Frayn's Democracy and starred in the blockbuster film Sengoku Jieitai 1549. Kaga also appeared in both installments of the highly successful Death Note film series as Soichiro Yagami.
His most recent role, as of December 2007, is that of Emperor Kinkaku (King of the Golden Horn) in the film adaptation of the TV series Saiyuki. He also provided the voice for Golbez in the Nintendo DS remake of Final Fantasy IV and has reprised the same role in Dissidia: Final Fantasy for the PSP. He is also the Official Japanese voice actor for Teridax in Japanese Bionicle Media as of 2004.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Onzoshi ni Koi wa Muzu Sugiru
Japanese Drama, 2025, 12 eps
Tendo Wataru [Subaru's grandfather]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Get Ready!
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Kenmochi Michizo
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Akai Nurse Call
Japanese Drama, 2022, 12 eps
Enokida Makoto
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Koi wa Deep ni
Japanese Drama, 2021, 9 eps
Hasuda Taro [Father of the Hasuda brothers / Chairman & President of "Hasuda Trust"]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Sego-don
Japanese Drama, 2018, 47 eps
Shimazu Narioki [Nariakira's father]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Seirei no Moribito Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2017, 9 eps
[Master Star Diviner]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Blazing Transfer Students
Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps
Takizawa Noboru
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Akagi Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2017, 5 eps
Ichikawa
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Aino Kekkon Soudanjo
Japanese Drama, 2017, 6 eps
Tsutsugi Kenichirou
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Splinter: Haruyuki Kuranaga Strikes Back
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Tokiwa Eita [Mayor]
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Pretty Proofreader
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Hongo Daisaku
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!!
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Jojima Kosuke
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Masshiro
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Kitamatsu Keizo (Ep.1)
(Guest Role)
|
6.5
|
Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan
Japanese Drama, 2014, 7 eps
Terayama Rentaro / "Gifu" [Tetsuko's father-in-law]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Beginners!
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Takamura Kotaro [Chief superintendent]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Lucky Seven
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Yagami Keisuke [President of Yagami Co.] (Ep. 9-10)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Bull Doctor
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Joumonji (Ep.9-11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Good Life - Arigatou, Papa. Sayonara
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Yukimura Shinpei
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Gaikoukan Kuroda Kosaku
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Ando Yosuke
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Joker Yurusarezaru Sousakan
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Izutsu Masaaki [Police commander, Kanagawa Prefecture Police Department Investigations Unit]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Kaibutsu kun
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
[King]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Dandy Daddy?
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
Sasaki Taizo
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Oh! My Girl!!
Japanese Drama, 2008, 9 eps
Ishizaka Kazuo [Sakurai An's father / Producer]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Yukan Club
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Shochikubai Tokimune
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Fire Boys
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Amakasu Shiro
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Blackjack ni Yoroshiku
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Dr. Yasotomi [Pediatrics] (Ep. 10-11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Renai Chudoku
Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps
Itsuji Itao
(Main Role)
|
8.5
|
Joi: Nothing Lasts Forever
Japanese Drama, 1999, 11 eps
Wakisaka Atsurou
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Hidamari Keiji Yogisha Rio no Namida
Japanese Drama, 1997, 0 eps
Higuchi Ken
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kura
Japanese Drama, 1995, 6 eps
Tanouchi Izou
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Shizukanaru Don
Japanese Drama, 1994, 19 eps
Naruto Ryuji
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Furuhata Ninzaburo
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Nakagawa Junichi (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Furikaereba Yatsu ga Iru
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
Nakagawa Junichi
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Tobuga Gotoku
Japanese Drama, 1990, 48 eps
Toshimichi Ookubo
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Jungle
Japanese Drama, 1987, 35 eps
Tsugami Kuniaki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japanese Drama, 1983, 50 eps
Ishida Mitsunari
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Tenno no Ryoriban
Japanese Drama, 1980, 19 eps
Takamura Shintarou
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Tensai ga no Onna
Japanese Drama, 1980, 3 eps
Umezu Hisao
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Ogon no Hibi
Japanese Drama, 1978, 51 eps
Dom Justo Takayama
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
G-Men '75
Japanese Drama, 1975, 355 eps
(Support Role)
|
8.5
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Kono Yaro Movie
Japanese Movie, 2025,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ikigai
Japanese Movie, 2025,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Signal: The Movie – Cold Case Investigation Unit
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Itagaki Shinjiro
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Mio's Cookbook
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Uneme
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Listen to the Universe
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Onodera Masayuki
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Whistleblower
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Nashida Motonari
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Cinema Fighters
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Jinsuke Omi [Under the Black Dress]
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Aibo the Movie 4
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Maku Ryu
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Death Note: Light up the New World
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Yagami Soichiro [Light's father]
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Lingering Spirits
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Myochin Johnny / "Myochin"
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
A Tale Of Samurai Cooking - A True Love Story
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Naomi Maeda
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de: Movie
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Kaihara Shinnosuke
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Akko's Secret
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Kito
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Kaibutsu-kun the Movie
Japanese Movie, 2011,
[King Monster]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Ninja Kids!!!
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Saito Yukitaka
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Andalucia: Revenge of the Goddess
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Andou Yousuke
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
The Laughing Policeman
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Ishioka Masazumi
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
Zero Focus
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Murota Gisaku
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
K-20: Legend of the Mask
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Tonomura Kozo [Mysterious gentleman]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Saiyuuki the Movie
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Golden Horn [Kinkaku]
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Death Note: The Last Name
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Yagami Soichiro
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Death Note
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Yagami Soichiro [Light's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Wandering Trouble Buster
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Kunihiko Ugajin
(Main Role)
|
1.0
|
Ultraman Zearth
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Ogami Akuma | Alien Benzen
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Graduation Trip From Japan
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Momoyama Momoo
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
The Yen Family
Japanese Movie, 1988,
Kimura Hajime
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Cabaret
Japanese Movie, 1986,
Takigawa
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Mahjong Hourouki
Japanese Movie, 1984,
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Suspicion
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Toyosaki Katsuo
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Fossilized Wilderness
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Reporter Shimizu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Akuryo-To
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Kindaichi Keisuke
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
The Beast to Die
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Sanada
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Non-rem no Mado 2024 Haru
Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps
{PTA}
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Koi wa Motto Deep ni - Unmei no Saikai Special
Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
Hasuda Taro
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Boukyaku no Sachiko SP
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Matsuoka Junji
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Fuji Family 2017
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Tokuzou
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Ofuku Shokan: Ju Go Nen Go no Hoshu
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Kameyama Ryuzo [Detective]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Chicken Race
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Kamiya Tsukasa [Takeshi's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Matsumoto Seicho Botsugo 20-nen Tokubetsu Kikaku Drama Special: Nami no To
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Yuki Tsuneo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaibutsu-kun Kanzen Shinsaku Special
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
[King]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Joker: Yurusarezaru Sousakan SP
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Izutsu Masaaki
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Matsumoto Seicho Seitan 100-nen Tokubetsu Kikaku: Kuro no Honryu
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Hioki Keigo
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Keishicho San Kakari Yoshiki Takeshi Series: Shindai Tokkyu "Hayabusa" 1/60 Byo no Kabe
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Yoshiki Takeshi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Satsujin Sosa 5
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Satsujin Sosa 4
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Satsujin Sosa 3
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Shizuka naru don FOREVER
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Naruto Ryuji
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 1995 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
{Maestro} Mizuhara Eiki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Shizuka naru don RETURNS
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Naruto Ryuji
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Satsujin Sosa 2
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Satsujin Sosa
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
Takagi Seiichi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi: Hissatsu no Shiraha
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
Shinkuro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Matsumoto Seicho no Satsujin Ko Oku no Hosomichi
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
Nishimura Goro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Guest)
|
6.0
|
KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep.387)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 137)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 52)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 252)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 219)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20091031)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S10E8)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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