Long Vacation
ロングバケーション
Hidetoshi Sena
Sena begins sharing a home with Minami after her fiancé disappears. The domestic setting offers a starting point for exploring Kimura's romantic-drama roles.
Source: Fuji TelevisionFrom characters on screen to a voice on stage.
ARCHIVE
An independent Takuya Kimura fan archive with selected roles, four solo albums and announced Checkpoint tour dates. Primary sources, Chinese, Japanese, English and clearly identified fan AI chat.
Takuya Kimura's birthday, name reading and public profile, with a guide to his screen roles and solo music and a link to the official STARTO profile.
Read more →Explore selected Takuya Kimura roles in Long Vacation, HERO, BG, Grand Maison Tokyo, Howl's Moving Castle, TOKYO TAXI and Kyojo with dates and official sources.
Read more →Go with the Flow, Next Destination, SEE YOU THERE and Checkpoint in release order, with notes and record-label sources for track lists and editions.
Read more →Announced Checkpoint 2026 dates and venues in Japan, Seoul and Taipei. An independent reference; consult the official notices for changes, start times and tickets.
Read more →Discuss public screen roles and music with an independent fan AI. This is not Takuya Kimura and does not provide private information or live ticket availability.
Read more →PROFILE
Takuya Kimura (きむら たくや) is a Japanese actor and singer. His official profile records his birthday as 13 November 1972, his origin as Tokyo, and his blood type as O. This archive follows his work through publicly documented roles and releases.
Start with Hidetoshi Sena in Long Vacation, Kohei Kuryu in HERO, and Natsuki Obana in Grand Maison Tokyo to explore contrasting roles. The music page lists solo album releases, while the tour page preserves announced dates with links to the original notices.
Source: STARTO ENTERTAINMENT
SELECTED WORKS
Romance, workplace drama, cinema, and voice acting: explore a selection of Kimura's roles by format. Japanese titles and primary sources help you identify each production and continue reading.
ロングバケーション
Hidetoshi Sena
Sena begins sharing a home with Minami after her fiancé disappears. The domestic setting offers a starting point for exploring Kimura's romantic-drama roles.
Source: Fuji TelevisionHERO
Kohei Kuryu
An unconventional prosecutor leads the story. The 2001 series is a useful entry point; distinguish it from the later specials, films, and the 2014 television series.
Source: Fuji TelevisionBG~身辺警護人~
Akira Shimazaki
Shimazaki is a private bodyguard who works without a weapon. Unlike HERO's investigative setting, this role centres on protecting clients and coordinating a team in the field.
Source: TV Asahiグランメゾン東京
Natsuki Obana
Obana is a French-cuisine chef rebuilding his career. The 2019 series establishes the restaurant and its team, followed by a 2024 special and the Paris film.
Source: TBSハウルの動く城
Japanese voice cast
Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli film opened in Japan on 20 November 2004. Listed here as voice work rather than a live-action role; the studio page documents its credits and release.
Source: Studio Ghibliグランメゾン・パリ
Grand Maison Tokyo film continuation
Released in Japan on 30 December 2024, this is a film. The 2019 series and 2024 special provide a route into the continuation that takes the story to Paris.
Source: TohoTOKYOタクシー
Koji Usami
Directed by Yoji Yamada, with Kimura as taxi driver Koji Usami opposite Chieko Baisho. It opened in Japan on 21 November 2025 and begins with a passenger's journey.
Source: Shochiku教場 Reunion/Requiem
Kimichika Kazama
Two films about police-academy instructor Kazama. Reunion began streaming on Netflix on 1 January 2026; Requiem opened in Japanese cinemas on 20 February. They have distinct release formats.
Source: Fuji TelevisionFour original solo albums in release order. Song titles are examples to help distinguish the records; consult the label pages for complete editions, track lists, and listening services.
Includes Flow and One and Only. The label's standard-edition listing contains 13 tracks.
Source: Victor
Opens with MOJO DRIVE and includes I'll be there. This original album is listed separately from the tour's video releases.
Source: Victor
Includes Head Shot and Stay Safe. The cited edition B adds a DVD with music videos and making-of footage; check the label for other editions.
Source: Victor
The fourth original solo album and the first after moving to C&C STAGE. Its label announcement also links the release to the 2026 Checkpoint tour.
Source: C&C STAGE
Announced dates for TAKUYA KIMURA Live Tour 2026 Checkpoint across Japan, Seoul, and Taipei. This is a schedule reference, not a live event-status, ticket-availability, or booking service.
The C&C STAGE notice was checked on 2026-09-13. A date in the past is not confirmation that a show took place. Check the official page before travelling for changes, start times, and ticket information.
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Hyogo | GLION ARENA KOBE | |
| Hyogo | GLION ARENA KOBE | |
| Seoul | INSPIRE ARENA | |
| Fukuoka | Marine Messe Fukuoka Hall A | |
| Taipei | Taipei Music Center | |
| Taipei | Taipei Music Center | |
| Chiba | LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY | |
| Chiba | LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY | |
| Chiba | LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY |
Source: C&C STAGE · STARTO ENTERTAINMENT
Read the official tour noticeA fan AI for conversations about public roles and music. Compare characters, explore albums, or choose where to begin watching. You are not speaking to Kimura, and the AI has no live schedule or ticket information.
Read moreFan AI · Not Takuya Kimura · Not an official statement
Start with a role, a production, or an album.
This is an independent fan archive. STARTO ENTERTAINMENT publishes his official profile. We organise sources and reading routes by work; the AI experience and Huangguo services do not represent him.
Source: STARTO ENTERTAINMENT
The introductions are independently edited. We do not stream films or sell tickets. Years refer to the initial Japanese broadcast or theatrical release; the works list is a selection, not a complete filmography. Each entry links to its broadcaster, distributor, studio, label, or agency source. Japanese titles are retained for reference.
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