Masachika Ichimura

Masachika Ichimura (市村正親) is a prominent Japanese actor and stage performer. Born on January 28, 1948, in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, he has built a prolific career spanning film, television, and theatre.

Personal Life

Masachika Ichimura was born with blood type A. He was previously married to actress Ryoko Shinohara.

Selected Filmography

Ichimura has appeared in numerous feature films across various genres, portraying historical figures, supporting characters, and voice roles.

Arata Natsume Getting Married (2024) – Masaharu Kannami
Gobangiri (2024) – Chobee
Thermae Romae (2012) and Thermae Romae II (2014) – Emperor Hadrian
13 Assassins (2010) – Hanbe Onigashira
The Hotel Venus (2004) – Venus

Selected Television Series

In addition to his film work, Ichimura has maintained a robust presence in Japanese television dramas (dorama) and television movies.

Reborn: Saigo no Hero (TV Asahi / 2026) – Yoshitaka Togo
Billion X School (Fuji TV / 2024) – Osamu Kagami
Hospital Police Force (Fuji TV / 2024) – Jinichi Yokobori
Doctor-X Season 6 (TV Asahi / 2019) – Nicholas Tange
My Boss, My Hero (NTV / 2006) – Kichi Sakaki