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.
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Takuya Kimura Filmography & Selected Roles
🎬 Iconic Drama & Film Roles · 1-Click Quick-Strip
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.
BG: 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.
Grand 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.
Howl’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.
Grand 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.
TOKYO 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.
Kyojo 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.
CURATED ARCHIVE NOTES
Long Vacation (1996) — 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.
HERO (2001) — 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.
BG: Personal Bodyguard (2018) — 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.
Grand Maison Tokyo (2019) — 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.
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Iconic Role Perspectives & Next-Page Archive Relay
Jump directly between Takuya Kimura's signature drama/film roles, Victor solo albums, Live Tour 2026 Checkpoint dates, and verified STARTO sources.
Long Vacation (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.
Works →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.
Works →BG: Personal Bodyguard (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.
Works →Grand Maison Tokyo (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.
Works →DEEP-DIVE SEARCH VAULT · ENCYCLOPEDIC INDEX & LONG-TAIL ARCHIVE
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Explore our comprehensive topical encyclopedias covering the most-searched questions about Takuya Kimura: marriage to Shizuka Kudo and daughters Cocomi & Kōki,, goro's silver & Rolex fashion items, 1990s visual peak, historic TV ratings, and where to stream every drama.
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- [2026 Updated] Takuya Kimura Wife Shizuka Kudo & Daughters Cocomi and Kōki, Family Timeline & Complete Guide
Complete timeline of Takuya Kimura's marriage to singer Shizuka Kudo (married 2000) and profiles of their daughters Cocomi (flutist/voice actress) and Kōki, (international model/actress), with verified public sources.
- [Kimutaku Style Bible] Takuya Kimura Fashion & Iconic Items: Goro's Takahashi, Rolex Explorer, Red Wing, Ray-Ban & Amekaji
The definitive guide to 'Kimutaku-gi' (Takuya Kimura's iconic fashion impact): Rolex Explorer I Ref. 14270 in Love Generation, A Bathing Ape leather puffer in HERO, Goro's silver feathers, Red Wing boots, and Ray-Ban eyewear.
- [90s Peak Visuals] Young Takuya Kimura in the 1990s–2000s: Long Hair Trend, Kanebo Lipstick CM & Heisei Golden Era
An archival look at young Takuya Kimura's legendary 1990s–2000s visual peak: from Asunaro Hakusho (1993) and Long Vacation (1996) to the historic 1996 Kanebo T'ESTIMO II lipstick commercial and Pride (2004).
- [Where to Watch] Takuya Kimura TV Dramas & Movies Streaming Guide: Netflix, TVer, U-NEXT & Blu-ray Availability
Complete streaming and home-video lookup guide for Takuya Kimura's dramas and films (Long Vacation, Love Generation, HERO, Good Luck!!, BG: Personal Bodyguard, Grand Maison Tokyo, Howl's Moving Castle) across Netflix, U-NEXT, FOD, TVer, and Blu-ray.
- [Heisei Drama King] Takuya Kimura TV Ratings Records: Beautiful Life 41.3%, HERO 36.8%, Long Vacation 36.7% Complete Data
Why Takuya Kimura is crowned the 'Heisei Drama King': holding 5 of the top 10 highest-rated Japanese dramas of the Heisei era, including HERO (34.3% average, every episode over 30%) and Beautiful Life (41.3% peak).
- [Verified Profile] Takuya Kimura Real Height (176cm / 5'9"), Age, Blood Type, STARTO Agency & Career Facts
Complete fact-checked profile of Takuya Kimura: official height (176 cm / 5 ft 9 in), birth date (November 13, 1972), birthplace (Tokyo), blood type O, agency (STARTO ENTERTAINMENT), and official media channels.
🎬 Individual Drama & Film Deep-Dive Pages
- Long Vacation (1996) · Hidetoshi Sena
36.7% · Fuji TV (月9) · FOD Premium / Blu-ray BOX
- HERO (2001) · Kohei Kuryu
36.8% (Avg 34.3%) · Fuji TV (月9) · FOD Premium / Blu-ray BOX
- BG: Personal Bodyguard (2018) · Akira Shimazaki
17.3% (Season 2) · TV Asahi (木曜ドラマ) · TELASA / Blu-ray BOX
- Grand Maison Tokyo (2019) · Natsuki Obana
16.4% · TBS (日曜劇場) · Netflix / U-NEXT / TVer / Blu-ray BOX
- Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) · Japanese voice cast
¥19.6 Billion Box Office · Studio Ghibli / Toho · Netflix (Global) / Max / Studio Ghibli Blu-ray
- Grand Maison Paris (2024) · Grand Maison Tokyo film continuation
¥4.0+ Billion Box Office · Toho / TBS Films · Theatrical / Blu-ray / U-NEXT
- TOKYO TAXI (2025) · Koji Usami
2025 Yoji Yamada Film · Shochiku (松竹) · Theatrical / Shochiku Home Video
- Kyojo Reunion / Requiem (2026) · Kimichika Kazama
2026 Theatrical Finale · Fuji TV / Toho · FOD Premium / Netflix / Theatrical
Questions about this topic · 🔥 High-Demand Topical Dossiers (Q&A Matrix)
Who is Takuya Kimura's wife and when did they marry?
Takuya Kimura is married to Japanese singer and artist Shizuka Kudo. They registered their marriage on December 5, 2000.
Who are Takuya Kimura's daughters?
His two daughters are Cocomi (born May 1, 2001, classical flutist and voice actress) and Kōki, (born February 5, 2003, international model and actress).
What sunglasses did Takuya Kimura wear in Grand Maison Tokyo?
He wore the Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer RB2140F 901/64 with a polished black frame and crystal blue-grey lenses.
What is the goro's 'Kimutaku Set'?
It refers to Takuya Kimura's iconic Harajuku goro's feather necklace setup pairing an upper-gold XL feather and gold-tip XL feather on a silver chain.
What year and brand was Takuya Kimura's famous lipstick commercial?
In 1996, 23-year-old Takuya Kimura starred in Kanebo Cosmetics' 'T'ESTIMO II' lipstick commercial, selling over 3 million units in two months.
Which dramas showcase young Takuya Kimura in the 1990s and early 2000s?
Essential titles include Long Vacation (1996), Love Generation (1997), Beautiful Life (2000), HERO (2001), Good Luck!! (2003), and Pride (2004).
Which Takuya Kimura dramas are available on Netflix?
Titles licensed on Netflix across major regions include Grand Maison Tokyo, Good Luck!!, Beautiful Life, and Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle (outside Japan/US depending on region).
How can I watch Long Vacation and HERO in HD?
Both Fuji TV classics have been released in official HD Blu-ray Box editions and stream in Japan on Fuji TV On Demand (FOD).
What is the highest TV rating ever achieved by a Takuya Kimura drama?
The finale of Beautiful Life (2000) reached a 41.3% rating in Kantō, while HERO (2001) achieved the highest series average at 34.3%, with all 11 episodes above 30%.
How many of Japan's top 10 Heisei-era dramas starred Takuya Kimura?
Five of the top ten highest-rated Japanese dramas of the Heisei era starred Takuya Kimura as the lead actor.
How tall is Takuya Kimura?
Takuya Kimura's official profile height is 176 cm (5 feet 9 inches).
What is Takuya Kimura's birth date and blood type?
He was born on November 13, 1972 (Scorpio), and his blood type is O.
Questions 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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