Show Aikawa
Description
Show Aikawa is a Japanese actor born on May 24, 1961, in Tokushima Prefecture, though he was raised in Kagoshima Prefecture. He stands 178 centimeters tall and has blood type AB. His career began in the mid-1980s, and he has since become a prominent figure in Japanese cinema, with a filmography that spans V-cinema productions to major studio releases. While primarily known for his work as a live-action actor, he has occasionally performed voice roles for animated projects.
Aikawa has collaborated extensively with renowned directors such as Takashi Miike and Kiyoshi Kurosawa. His work with Miike includes notable films like Zebraman (2004), Dead or Alive (1999), and its sequels. His collaboration with Kurosawa includes films such as Serpent's Path (1997), Eyes of the Spider (1997), and Pulse (2001). For his lead performance in Zebraman, Aikawa received a nomination for Best Actor at the Japan Academy Prize in 2005.
Regarding anime voice work, Show Aikawa portrayed the character Mr. X in the 2013 live-action film adaptation of the classic manga and anime series Tiger Mask. In this film, he played the mysterious antagonist opposite Eiji Wentz as the titular hero, Naoto Date. His other film roles that touch on properties associated with anime and manga adaptations include the live-action film of Silver Spoon, where he played Aki's uncle, also known as Makoto or Aki's Uncle in some sources. He also appeared in the live-action adaptations of Helter Skelter (2012) and the film Kurosagi (2008), based on the manga of the same name.
In his extensive career, Aikawa has appeared in numerous tokusatsu productions, including a role as Eiji Busujima in the television series Garo: Makai No Hana (2014) and as Seizan Tokugawa in the special Kamen Rider G (2009). His film appearances also include roles in major theatrical releases such as the zombie comedy Tokyo Zombie (2005) and the ensemble film 13 Assassins (2010). Despite his prolific output in Japanese cinema and television, his direct involvement as a voice actor in anime or animated features is limited, with his roles more frequently occurring in live-action adaptations of anime and manga source material.
Aikawa has collaborated extensively with renowned directors such as Takashi Miike and Kiyoshi Kurosawa. His work with Miike includes notable films like Zebraman (2004), Dead or Alive (1999), and its sequels. His collaboration with Kurosawa includes films such as Serpent's Path (1997), Eyes of the Spider (1997), and Pulse (2001). For his lead performance in Zebraman, Aikawa received a nomination for Best Actor at the Japan Academy Prize in 2005.
Regarding anime voice work, Show Aikawa portrayed the character Mr. X in the 2013 live-action film adaptation of the classic manga and anime series Tiger Mask. In this film, he played the mysterious antagonist opposite Eiji Wentz as the titular hero, Naoto Date. His other film roles that touch on properties associated with anime and manga adaptations include the live-action film of Silver Spoon, where he played Aki's uncle, also known as Makoto or Aki's Uncle in some sources. He also appeared in the live-action adaptations of Helter Skelter (2012) and the film Kurosagi (2008), based on the manga of the same name.
In his extensive career, Aikawa has appeared in numerous tokusatsu productions, including a role as Eiji Busujima in the television series Garo: Makai No Hana (2014) and as Seizan Tokugawa in the special Kamen Rider G (2009). His film appearances also include roles in major theatrical releases such as the zombie comedy Tokyo Zombie (2005) and the ensemble film 13 Assassins (2010). Despite his prolific output in Japanese cinema and television, his direct involvement as a voice actor in anime or animated features is limited, with his roles more frequently occurring in live-action adaptations of anime and manga source material.
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- JapaneseAnime overview: Tiger Mask