The 8-Tomb Village
1996 · 6.8/10
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Akiji Kobayashi
Actor · born 6 September 1930 · Yodobashi ward, Tokyo, Japan
Akiji Kobayashi (小林昭二, Kobayashi Akiji, September 6, 1930 – August 27, 1996), sometimes credited as Shōji Kobayashi, was a Japanese actor. He attended Nihon University College of Art, but withdrew before completing his degree and joined the Haiyuza Theatre Company in 1949. He made his film debut with Satsujin Yogisha in 1952.
He is best known in the West for portraying the role of Captain Toshio Muramatsu in the 1966-1967 television series, Ultraman. From 1983-84, he appeared in the popular television detective series Seibu Keisatsu. His other notable television role was Tōbei Tachibana ("Oya-san") in several series of the Kamen Rider franchise. He was one of Kon Ichikawa's favorite actors, appearing in 12 Ichikawa films. His final film appearance was Yatsuhaka-mura as Head of a Factory directed by Kon Ichikawa in 1996. He was the official dubbing artist of John Wayne and Richard Crenna. Kobayashi died of lung cancer in Yokohama on August 27, 1996, ten days before his 66th birthday.
Where to start: Harakiri (1962).
As actor 77
Gamera 2: Advent of Legion
1996 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Ultraman Zearth
1996 · 7.1/10
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Revive! Ultraman
1996 · 5.8/10
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Getting Any?
1995 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
47 Ronin
1994 · 7.4/10
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Kogarashi Monjirō Returns
1993 · 7.5/10
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Kamen Rider SD: Strange?! Kumo Otoko
1993 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Godzilla vs. Mothra
1992 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Run, Melos!
1992 · 6.3/10
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Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
1991 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Noh Mask Murders
1991 · 6.3/10
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Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars
1990 · 8.0/10
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Like the Clouds, Like the Wind
1990 · 6.9/10
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Afternoon When Flowers Fell
1989 · 8.0/10
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Black Rain
1989 · 7.6/10
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Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
1989 · 6.5/10
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The Men Who Made Ultraman
1989 · 10.0/10
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Death Shadows
1986 · 6.3/10
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Desperate Pursuit
1986 · 10.0/10
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Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma
1986 · 8.0/10
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The Empty Table
1985 · 6.9/10
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The Makioka Sisters
1983 · 7.4/10
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The Longest Tunnel
1982 · 10.0/10
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Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey
1982 · 2.0/10
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Suspicion
1982 · 7.0/10
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Karate Cop
1982 · 9.0/10
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Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 2
1982 · 10.0/10
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Lonely Heart
1981 · 8.3/10
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Yuki
1981 · 7.3/10
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Koto: The Ancient City
1980 · 7.0/10
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Shogun Assassin
1980 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
The Tale of Jean Valjean
1979 · 5.1/10
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Immortal Kamen Rider Special
1979 · 9.0/10
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The Shogun Assassins
1979 · 5.5/10
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Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
1979 · 6.0/10
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The House of Hanging
1979 · 6.2/10
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Akio Jissoji's Ultraman
1979 · 8.0/10
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Queen Bee
1978 · 7.6/10
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Utamaro's World
1977 · 5.6/10
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Island of Hell
1977 · 6.3/10
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Lullaby to Kill
1977 · 6.6/10
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The Inugami Family
1976 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
The Kagestar: The Movie
1976 · 8.0/10
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All Together! Seven Kamen Riders!!
1976 · 7.5/10
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Kamen Rider Stronger: The Movie
1975 · 7.2/10
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Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie
1975 · 6.7/10
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Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders
1975 · 6.0/10
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Five Riders vs. King Dark
1974 · 6.2/10
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Kamen Rider V3 vs. Destron Mutants
1973 · 6.0/10
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Internal Sleuth
1973 · 7.5/10
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Kamen Rider V3: The Movie
1973 · 6.7/10
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
1972 · 7.3/10
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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
1972 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Daigoro vs. Goliath
1972 · 5.5/10
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Kamen Rider vs. Ambassador Hell
1972 · 7.0/10
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
1972 · 7.4/10
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Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
1972 · 6.3/10
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
1972 · 7.4/10
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The Pirates of Buban
1972 · 6.5/10
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Ie Naki Ko
TV · 1994 · 7.0/10
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Kamen Norider
TV · 1988
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Kojika Monogatari
TV · 1983 · 9.0/10
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Western Police
TV · 1979 · 7.5/10
NewThe 47 Ronins of Ako
The 47 Ronins of Ako
TV · 1979
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Attack, Jun
TV · 1979 · 8.2/10
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The Kagestar
TV · 1976 · 8.5/10
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Kamen Rider Stronger
TV · 1975 · 9.5/10
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Kamen Rider Amazon
TV · 1974 · 9.0/10
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Kamen Rider X
TV · 1974 · 9.5/10
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Kamen Rider V3
TV · 1973 · 9.4/10
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Kamen Rider
TV · 1971 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Kamen Rider
TV · 1971
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
TV · 1968 · 8.0/10
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Operation: Mystery
TV · 1968 · 7.7/10
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Ultraman
TV · 1966 · 8.3/10
Absolute Cinema
宇宙少年ソラン
TV · 1965 · 7.5/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Akiji Kobayashi movie?
By viewer score, Harakiri (1962) at 8.5/10.
What are Akiji Kobayashi’s most popular movies?
Harakiri, Kwaidan, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah.
How many movies has Akiji Kobayashi made?
77 films on TMDB, 77 as actor.