Takuya Kimura · Fan archive
Koji Usami (宇佐美浩二) — 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.
Shochiku (松竹) | 2025 Yoji Yamada Film | Streaming: Theatrical / Shochiku Home Video | OST: Original Score — 岩崎太整
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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 →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 →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 →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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
36.7% · Fuji TV (月9) · FOD Premium / Blu-ray BOX
36.8% (Avg 34.3%) · Fuji TV (月9) · FOD Premium / Blu-ray BOX
17.3% (Season 2) · TV Asahi (木曜ドラマ) · TELASA / Blu-ray BOX
16.4% · TBS (日曜劇場) · Netflix / U-NEXT / TVer / Blu-ray BOX
¥19.6 Billion Box Office · Studio Ghibli / Toho · Netflix (Global) / Max / Studio Ghibli Blu-ray
¥4.0+ Billion Box Office · Toho / TBS Films · Theatrical / Blu-ray / U-NEXT
2025 Yoji Yamada Film · Shochiku (松竹) · Theatrical / Shochiku Home Video
2026 Theatrical Finale · Fuji TV / Toho · FOD Premium / Netflix / Theatrical
Takuya Kimura is married to Japanese singer and artist Shizuka Kudo. They registered their marriage on December 5, 2000.
His two daughters are Cocomi (born May 1, 2001, classical flutist and voice actress) and Kōki, (born February 5, 2003, international model and actress).
He wore the Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer RB2140F 901/64 with a polished black frame and crystal blue-grey lenses.
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.
In 1996, 23-year-old Takuya Kimura starred in Kanebo Cosmetics' 'T'ESTIMO II' lipstick commercial, selling over 3 million units in two months.
Essential titles include Long Vacation (1996), Love Generation (1997), Beautiful Life (2000), HERO (2001), Good Luck!! (2003), and Pride (2004).
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).
Both Fuji TV classics have been released in official HD Blu-ray Box editions and stream in Japan on Fuji TV On Demand (FOD).
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%.
Five of the top ten highest-rated Japanese dramas of the Heisei era starred Takuya Kimura as the lead actor.
Takuya Kimura's official profile height is 176 cm (5 feet 9 inches).
He was born on November 13, 1972 (Scorpio), and his blood type is O.
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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