Shota Taniguchi: Japanese Actor and Filmography

Shota Taniguchi (Japanese: 谷口翔太) is a Japanese actor born on May 12, 1986. Standing at 174 cm with blood type A, he has built an extensive career appearing in supporting and character roles across Japanese cinema and television series.

Film Career

Taniguchi has appeared in numerous notable Japanese films, spanning dramas, historical pictures, and large-scale monster features. His film credits include roles in Godzilla Minus One (2023) and Hideaki Anno's critically acclaimed Shin Godzilla (2016) as Taiji Sodehara. Additional film appearances include Killing For The Prosecution (2018), Erased (2016), The Eternal Zero (2013), You Dance With The Summer (2010), and early career appearances in Linda Linda Linda (2005).

Television Work

In addition to his film work, Taniguchi has maintained a consistent presence on Japanese television through numerous drama series and television movies across major broadcasting networks such as NHK, TBS, Fuji TV, NTV, and TV Asahi. Some of his television credits include appearances in Believe: A Bridge to You (2024), 366 Days (2024), PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (2022), and historical or procedural dramas like Ryomaden (2010) and Bloody Monday (2008).