Ryuta Sato

Ryuta Sato (born February 27, 1980) is a Japanese actor and television personality. Born in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, he has maintained a prolific career in the Japanese entertainment industry since the early 2000s, appearing in a wide variety of film and television productions.

Career

Sato is recognized for his versatility, having taken on roles in both dramatic and comedic projects. He gained significant visibility through his participation in the Umizaru franchise, where he portrayed the character Tetsuya Yoshioka. His filmography also includes notable appearances in Rookies (2009) and the live-action adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist (2017), in which he played the character Maes Hughes.

Throughout his career, Sato has appeared in numerous television dramas, including NHK taiga dramas and various commercial network series. His work spans multiple genres, ranging from police procedurals and medical dramas to romantic comedies.

Selected Filmography

Sato's film career includes a diverse range of roles:

Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter (2022) as Maes Hughes
The Confidence Man JP: The Movie (2019) as Hideo Hachimaki
Daytime Shooting Star (2017) as Yukichi Kumamoto
Umizaru series (2006–2012) as Tetsuya Yoshioka
Rockers (2003) as Gaku-chan

Selected Television Appearances

His television work includes:

Tokyo Water Police (2025) as Takuma Ikari
Diary of a Surgical Resident: Madoka (2025) as Tomoya Shirosaki
Love Dissonance (2022) as Yusuke Michika
Scarlet (2019–2020) as Soichiro Kusama
Rookies (2008) as Koichi Kawato