Yamada Takayuki
- Name: Yamada Takayuki
- Native name: 山田孝之
- Also Known as: やまだ たかゆき
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: October 20, 1983
- Age: 42
He is best known for his starring roles as Matsumoto Sakutaro in the 2004 melancholic drama Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu and as the computer geek in 2005 movie Densha Otoko.
In recent years, he has focused on film with Japanese media often dubbing him as chameleon actor for his wide acting spectrum throughout his career.
(Source: D-Addicts | Wikipedia) Edit Biography
Screenwriter
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| 7.2 | |
| 6.1 |
Director
| Title | Rating |
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| 8.0 | |
| 6.9 |
Screenwriter & Director
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| 0.0 | |
| 0.0 |
Producer
| Title | Rating |
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| 6.7 | |
| 0.0 | |
| 7.4 | |
| 0.0 | |
| 6.7 |
Executive Producer
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| 6.6 | |
| 6.8 | |
| 7.2 | |
| 6.7 | |
| 7.0 | |
| 7.4 |
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Quiztopia
Japanese Drama, 2026, 0 eps
KK
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Mote Kamisama to Watashi
Japanese Drama, 2025, 15 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Last Samurai Standing
Japanese Drama, 2025, 6 eps
Ando Shinbei
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Glass Heart
Japanese Drama, 2025, 10 eps
[Vocalist]
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
Informa: Beasts of the Underworld
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Tobio
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Land of Tanabata
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Marukami Yoriyuki
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
House of Ninjas
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Tsujioka Yosuke
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Nobunaga no Smartphone
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Akechi Mitsuhide
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Dou Suru Ieyasu
Japanese Drama, 2023, 48 eps
Hattori Hanzo / Hattori Masashige
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Yoshitsune no Smartphone
Japanese Drama, 2022, 8 eps
Saigyo
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Hijikata no Smartphone
Japanese Drama, 2021, 6 eps
Kondou Isami
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
The Naked Director Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Muranishi Toru
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Mitsuhide no Smartphone
Japanese Drama, 2020, 6 eps
Akechi Mitsuhide
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
The Naked Director
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Toru Muranishi
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
From Today, It's My Turn!!
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
[Soapland clerk] (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
8.4
|
dele
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Sakagami Keiji
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
The Could've-Gone-All-The-Way Committee
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Oashisu / Oasis
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
The Confidence Man JP
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Matsubara George (Ep.5)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Yamada Takayuki no Cannes Kokusai Eigasai
Japanese Drama, 2017, 11 eps
[Himself]
(Main Role)
|
8.6
|
Brave Yoshihiko and the Seven Driven People
Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps
Yoshihiko
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Yamikin Ushijima-kun Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2016, 9 eps
Ushijima Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Replay & Destroy
Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps
Yokoyama Kaname
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Takayuki Yamada in Tokyo-to Kita-ku Akabane
Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Himself
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Nobunaga Concerto
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Denjiro | Kinoshita Tokichiro / Toyotomi Hideyoshi
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Aoi Honoo
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
[Tonko's boyfriend] (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Yamikin Ushijima-kun Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 9 eps
Ushijima Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Brave Yoshihiko and the Demon's Key
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Yoshihiko
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Arakawa under the Bridge
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Hoshi
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Brave Yoshihiko and Great Satan's Castle
Japanese Drama, 2011, 12 eps
Yoshihiko
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Yamikin Ushijima-kun
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
Ushijima Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
BOSS
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Tajima Shingo [Serial murderer] (Ep. 4-5)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Midnight Sun
Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps
Fujishiro Koji
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Byakuyako
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Kirihara Ryoji
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Densha Otoko
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
H2: The Days with You
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Kunimi Hiro
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Churasan Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2004, 5 eps
Kohagura Keitatsu [Eri's brother]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Matsumoto Sakutaro
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Fire Boys
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Asahina Daigo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Water Boys
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Shindo Kankuro
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Churasan Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2003, 6 eps
Kohagura Keitatsu [Eri's brother]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
We Love Quintuplets Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2002, 30 eps
Nagashima Jun
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Evil Spirits of the Imperial City
Japanese Drama, 2002, 5 eps
Fujiya
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
The Queen of Lunchtime Cuisine
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Ushijima Minoru
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Long Love Letter
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Takamatsu Sho
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Koi ga Shitai x3
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Aoshima Wataru
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Churasan
Japanese Drama, 2001, 156 eps
Kohagura Keitatsu [Eri's brother]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Sayoko Is Back
Japanese Drama, 2000, 12 eps
Sekine Shuu
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Aoi Tokugawa Sandai
Japanese Drama, 2000, 49 eps
Tokugawa Iemitsu [Young]
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Psychometrer Eiji Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Takayuki
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Shin Kaishaku Bakumatsu-den
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Katsura Kogoro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Good News
Korean Movie, 2025,
Ishida Shinichi [Japanese vice minister of Transport]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Saint☆Oniisan the Movie: Holy Men vs Akuma Gundan
Japanese Movie, 2024,
(Unknown)
|
6.7
|
Faceless
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Matanuki Seigo
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
11 Rebels
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Masa
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Mimi
Japanese Movie, 2024,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Mirrorliar Films Season 5
Japanese Movie, 2024,
{Mimi} | {Hentetsu no Ryu} Masaki
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Six Singing Women
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Uwajima Ryo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Day I Realized I’m in Love
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Miyata Ippei
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
The Little Star
Japanese Movie, 2022,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Mirrorliar Films Season 2
Japanese Movie, 2022,
{The Little Star}
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Matsubara George [SFX artist]
(Bit part)
|
7.6
|
Mirrorliar Films Season 1
Japanese Movie, 2021,
{Sakura}
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Sakura,
Japanese Movie, 2021,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Ura Zokki
Japanese Movie, 2021,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
New Interpretation Records of the Three Kingdoms
Japanese Movie, 2020,
"Yellow Turban"
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Step
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Takeda Kenichi
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Brothers in Brothel
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Mashiba Tokuta
(Main Role)
|
5.5
|
Takayuki Yamada Documentary 「No Pain, No Gain」
Japanese Movie, 2019,
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Hard Core
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Gondo Ukon
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
50 First Kisses
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Daisuke Yuge
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Parallel World
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Toru
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Cinema Fighters
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Takagi Tohru [Parallel World]
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Ten
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Takashi
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Katagiri Angelo
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Gintama
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Elizabeth [Voice]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Takayuki Yamada The Movie 3D
Japanese Movie, 2017,
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
Ushijima the Loan Shark: The Final
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Kaoru Ushijima
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Someone
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Sawa [Takuto's senior]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Ushijima the Loan Shark 3
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Ushijima Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Terra Formars
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Hiruma Ichiro
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Denjiro / Hashiba Hideyoshi
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Bakuman.
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Hattori Akira [Manga magazine editor]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Unfair: The End
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Murakami Katsuaki
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Shinjuku Swan
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Minami Hideyoshi
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Monsterz
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Shuichi Tanaka
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Ushijima the Loan Shark 2
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Ushijima Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Tsukihara Shun
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
The Devil's Path
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Magazine reporter Fujii
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
I've Not Done My Best
Japanese Movie, 2013,
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Rakugo Eiga
Japanese Movie, 2013,
[Man who dealt with Death]
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Samurai of the Night
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Hiroshi Kijima
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
Lesson of the Evil
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Shibahara Tetsuro [P.E. teacher]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
The Floating Castle
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Otani Yoshitsugu
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Bungo: Stories of Desire
Japanese Movie, 2012,
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Ushijima the Loan Shark 1
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Ushijima Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Arakawa under the Bridge
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Hoshi
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Looking for a True Fiancee
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Katayama Teruhiko
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Unfair: The Answer
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Murakami Katsuaki
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Gantz: Perfect Answer
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Shigeta Masamitsu
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Another Gantz
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Shigeta Masamitsu
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Milocrorze: A Love Story
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Tamon / Ovreneli Vreneligare / Besson Kumagai
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Oba: The Last Samurai
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Kitami Toshio
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Gantz
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Shigeta Masamitsu
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Vengeance Can Wait
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Banue Takao
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
13 Assassins
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Shimada Shinrokuro
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
The Seaside Motel
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Asakura Yosuke
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Chasing My Girl
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Sugimoto
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
M.W.
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Garai Yuutarou
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Battle League in Kyoto
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Akira Abe
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Crows Zero 2
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Serizawa Tamao
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
252: Signal of Life
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Shigemura Makoto
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Satoshi Izuka
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Crows Zero
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Tamao Serizawa
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Maiko Haaaan!!!
Japanese Movie, 2007,
[Student on field excursion]
(Bit part)
|
6.8
|
Say Hello for Me
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Satoshi Toyama
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
The Letter
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Takeshima Naoki
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Train Man: Densha Otoko
Japanese Movie, 2005,
[Train man]
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Jenifa
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Takashi
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
Dragon Head
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Takahashi Nobuo
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Uchi no Bengoshi wa Mata Shite mo Te ga Kakaru
Japanese Drama, 2026, 1 eps
[Cleaning staff]
(Bit part)
|
0.0
|
Yareta Kamo Iinkai Tokubetsuhen - "Yareta Kamo" no Yoake
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Oasis
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
Tokyo Black Hole: Year Zero in Post-WWII Japan
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Takeshi
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Hagoku
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Sakuma Seitarou
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Travel Writer Aoki Akiko 1
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Wagaya no Rekishi
Japanese Special, 2010, 3 eps
Nakadai Tatsuya (Ep.2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Start Line - Namida no Sprinter
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Imai Jun
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu SP
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Matsumoto Sakutaro [Young]
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File 3
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Jinnai Tsukasa
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Hatachi: 1982 Nen ni Umarete
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Shindou Ryuuji
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Red Beard
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Mori Handayu
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File 2
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Jinnai Tsukasa
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Jidan Kosho Jinnai Tamako Ura File
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Jinnai Tsukasa
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Ninosan Special: Ninosan to Asobo 4
Japanese TV Show, 2024, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ikemental
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
|
8.0
|
Azatokute Nani ga Waruino
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 182 eps
(Ep. 11, 53)
(Guest)
|
8.8
|
Datsuryoku News Network
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 58)
(Guest)
|
5.9
|
Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 104, 130, 179, 185)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Ariyoshi Seminar
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 372)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 74, 173, 622)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 135)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 218, 602)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps
(Ep. 241)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20090411)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
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