Sarutoki Minagawa: Japanese Actor and Voice Talent

Sarutoki Minagawa (皆川猿時) is a Japanese actor known for his extensive work across film, television, and special features. Born on February 1, 1971, in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, he has built a prolific career portraying diverse supporting characters in various cinematic and television productions.

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Career Overview

Minagawa has appeared in numerous high-profile Japanese films and drama series since establishing his professional acting career. His film credits span various genres, including comedies, action features, and dramas, such as roles in The Mole Song film series, Bakuman (2015), Your Turn to Kill: The Movie (2021), and Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards (2024).

In addition to his film work, he has maintained a robust television presence, contributing to notable broadcast and streaming series across Japanese networks like NHK, TBS, Fuji TV, and TV Asahi. Some of his television credits include Amachan (2013), Your Turn to Kill (2019), and Women Document Detectives.

Selected Filmography

Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards (2024) – Tanaka
Your Turn to Kill: The Movie (2021) – Yoji Mizuki
Fukushima 50 (2020) – Nobuyuki Higuchi
Bakuman (2015) – Takuro Nakai
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (2014) – Doppo Fukuzumi
Death Note (2006)

Selected Television Series

Women Document Detectives Season 3 (2026) – Toshio Munakata
Atom's Last Shot (2022) – Kenyu Oyamada
Your Turn to Kill (2019) – Yoji Mizuki
Amachan (2013) – Shinbei Isono
Bad Boy and Good Girl (2010) – Sakai