Koutaro Tanaka

Koutaro Tanaka (Japanese: 田中幸太朗, Hepburn: Tanaka Kōtarō) is a Japanese actor born on December 13, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan. Active in television dramas and film, he has maintained a steady career across Japanese media since the early 2000s.

Early Life and Career Background

Born and raised in Tokyo, Tanaka entered the Japanese entertainment industry as an actor. His physical profile includes a height of 165 cm and blood type AB. Over the decades, he has appeared in numerous supporting and guest roles across major Japanese networks, including NHK, TBS, Fuji TV, TV Asahi, and NTV.

Selected Filmography

Tanaka's film and television career spans various genres, ranging from historical dramas to contemporary mystery and medical series.

Film Appearances

• Waterboys (2001)
• God's Puzzle (2008) - Sakura
• Shrill Cries of Summer (2008)
• Shrill Cries - Reshuffle (2009) - Kyosuke Irie
• An Encyclopedia of Unconventional Women (2009)
• Imagination Game (2018) - Tsutomu Ikeuchi
• Naminori Office e Yokoso (2019) - Tatsuya Sawada

Television Drama Series

His television work includes appearances in long-running franchises and seasonal dramas:

• Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World (TBS / 2004)
• H2: Kimi to Itahibi (TBS / 2005)
• Byakuyako (TBS / 2006)
• Samurai Banners (NHK / 2007)
• Burn the House Down (Netflix / 2023) - Tomisato
• After School Doctor (NTV / 2024) - Yuji Saejima
• Borderless: Kouiki Idou Sousatai (TV Asahi / 2026) - Koji Shiratori