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 TelevisionIndependent fan archive · Unofficial
Takuya Kimura roles: television, film and voice acting
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.
HERO
HERO
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: Personal Bodyguard
BG～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 AsahiGrand Maison Tokyo
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: TBSHowl’s Moving Castle
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 GhibliGrand Maison Paris
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 TAXI
TOKYO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: ShochikuKyojo Reunion / Requiem
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 TelevisionQuestions about this topic
How do Grand Maison Tokyo and Grand Maison Paris differ?
Grand Maison Tokyo is the 2019 television series, with a 2024 special. Grand Maison Paris is the film released in Japan on 30 December 2024. This archive suggests the series, special and film as a reading route into the characters.
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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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