Tasuku Emoto
Description
Tasuku Emoto is a Japanese actor whose primary career is in live-action film and television, though he has also performed voice roles in animated projects. Born in Tokyo on December 16, 1986, he comes from a distinguished acting family; his father is actor Akira Emoto, his late mother was actress Kazue Tsunogae, and his younger brother is actor Tokio Emoto. He made his acting debut in 2003 with the film "The Beautiful Summer of the Island of Fog," for which he received the Newcomer Award from the Kinema Junpo magazine, and he is a graduate of the School of Arts and Sciences at Waseda University. Emoto is affiliated with the talent agency ALPHA AGENCY.
While Emoto is predominantly known for his extensive live-action work, his involvement in voice acting includes the notable role of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the 2021 anime film "INU-OH". Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, the film is a musical period piece where Emoto provided the voice for the powerful shogun who is an audience to the story's central duo. His participation in this production marks a significant entry in his limited but recognized animation voice credits. He has also been credited with a voice role in the 2013 live-action film "Yellow Elephant," which combined live-action performances with animated sequences.
Throughout his career, Emoto has received numerous accolades for his live-action performances, including the Best Actor award from the Kinema Junpo magazine and the Mainichi Film Award for his role in the 2018 film "And Your Bird Can Sing". He also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Japan Academy Film Prize for his role in the 2019 film "The Great War of Archimedes". His work consistently demonstrates a commitment to a wide range of characters in film and television dramas, with his foray into anime voice acting, such as in "INU-OH," adding another dimension to his versatile career.
While Emoto is predominantly known for his extensive live-action work, his involvement in voice acting includes the notable role of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the 2021 anime film "INU-OH". Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, the film is a musical period piece where Emoto provided the voice for the powerful shogun who is an audience to the story's central duo. His participation in this production marks a significant entry in his limited but recognized animation voice credits. He has also been credited with a voice role in the 2013 live-action film "Yellow Elephant," which combined live-action performances with animated sequences.
Throughout his career, Emoto has received numerous accolades for his live-action performances, including the Best Actor award from the Kinema Junpo magazine and the Mainichi Film Award for his role in the 2018 film "And Your Bird Can Sing". He also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Japan Academy Film Prize for his role in the 2019 film "The Great War of Archimedes". His work consistently demonstrates a commitment to a wide range of characters in film and television dramas, with his foray into anime voice acting, such as in "INU-OH," adding another dimension to his versatile career.
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- JapaneseAnime overview: INU-OH
- JapaneseAnime overview: Shin Kamen Rider