Ken Sato's 15 recommended movies! From super action to moving drama

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2020.04.30SYO

The new live-action movie ``Rurouni Kenshin'' has been released, the TV drama ``Koi wa Tsuzukuyo Dokomomo'' has become a big hit, and the YouTube channel and official LINE are experiencing a huge boom... Ken Sato is one of the hottest actors in 2020.

Born in 1989, 31 years old. He started his entertainment career in 2006 and is overwhelmingly popular among people of all ages and genders. Although he is gifted with great physical ability, acting ability that allows him to become someone else through his voice and movements, and a long, handsome face, he is also a true seeker who continues to strive to reach great heights as an actor. Takeru Sato, an actor, has no qualms.

This time, we will introduce 15 carefully selected films from among the films in which Sato appears.

Index

Recommended movies starring Ken Sato (2009~2016)

1. “GOEMON” (09) Director: Kazuaki Kiriya 128 minutes

A hyper historical action drama directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, known for ``CASSHERN'' (2004) and Hikaru Utada's music videos. Sato plays the role of Kirigakure Saizo (Takao Osawa), the rival of the main character, Goemon Ishikawa (Yosuke Eguchi), in his youth.

Although Sato appeared for a short time, he bravely played an important character and also showed off his sharp sword fights. This was his first theatrical release outside of Kamen Rider-related works, and it can be said that it was the work that marked his future success.

Before and after this work, Sato has appeared in many popular works such as the TV drama "ROOKIES" (2008), "Bloody Monday" (2008-10), "Mei-chan's Butler" (2009), and the movie "BECK" (10). Appearance. After that, he reached a turning point with ``Taiga Drama Ryomaden'' (10).

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2. “Rurouni Kenshin” (12) Director: Keishi Otomo 135 minutes

A live-action version of the popular manga that became Sato's masterpiece. Sato, who was first spotted by director Keishi Otomo in ``Taiga Drama Ryomaden'' (2010), portrays the main character, the ronin Kenshin Himura, with such a level of reproduction that it seems as if he has stepped out of the original work.

The time is Meiji. Kenshin (Sato), a swordsman who was once feared as a ``legendary hitokiri'', has been living as a ronin since a certain time ago, vowing not to kill. One day, his destiny begins to change when he meets Kaoru Kamiya (Emi Takei), the strong-willed assistant instructor at the kendo dojo.

Directed by action director Kenji Tanigaki, known as Donnie Yen's right-hand man, this is a must-see for the high-speed, dance-like sword fights that set it apart from traditional historical dramas. Sato's ``gap acting'' is a highlight, as he perfectly embodies the two sides of the kind-hearted ``Kenshin'' and the insane ``Hitokiri Battosai.''

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3. “Real Perfect Plesiosaur Day” (13) Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa 127 minutes

Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, one of Japan's most talented directors, said, ``This mystery is amazing! A sci-fi mystery suspense movie based on the award-winning work. The film's strong authorship and complex, bizarre story attracted mixed reviews when it was released.

A year ago, my childhood friend and lover attempted suicide and fell into a coma. In order to wake her up, the protagonist uses a cutting-edge medical technique called "sensing" that dives into her brain...

Sato co-stars with Haruka Ayase in this work. He will be supported by members of the Kurosawa group such as Joe Odagiri, Shota Sometani, Kyoko Koizumi, and Miki Nakatani. Kurosawa's signature wet texture with noticeable black stains and unique tempo that evokes a sense of unease are present in this film as well.

4. “Rurouni Kenshin Kyoto Inferno” (14) Director: Keishi Otomo 139 minutes

The second film produced after ``Rurouni Kenshin'' was a hit, earning over 3 billion yen at the domestic box office. It grossed 5.2 billion yen, far exceeding its predecessor.

Popular characters from the original work, such as Shishio The Truth(Tatsuya Fujiwara), Aoshi Shinomori (Yusuke Iseya), and Soujiro Seta (Ryuunosuke Kamiki), make new appearances. Shishio, the ``successor of Battosai'' who aims to overthrow Japan, acts behind the scenes, and Kenshin throws himself into a new battle.

Acrobatic actions become more and more accelerated. The ``Hyakunin Giri'' depicted in the beginning of the story, which Kenshin doesn't even notice, attracted a lot of attention.

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5. "Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend's End" (14) Director: Keishi Otomo 135 minutes

The third installment of the ``Rurouni Kenshin'' series, which was released consecutively with ``Kyoto Inferno''. The fierce direct confrontation between Kenshin and Shishio is finally realized. The furious battle to the death is depicted on such a powerful scale that the cast says it has "exceeded its limits."

In the climactic confrontation with Shishio, you will witness Sato's full-bodied performance as he screams and wields his sword while his body is completely injured. It includes many highlights, such as the endless battle with Seta, who moves at high speed, and the training scene with his master, Seijuro Hiko, played by Masaharu Fukuyama.

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6. “Bakuman. ” (14) Director: Hitoshi Daikon 120 minutes

The passionate youth of a high school duo who aim to be serialized in the manga magazine "Weekly Shonen Jump" and become hit writers. Sato and Kamiki from the ``Rurouni Kenshin'' series are co-starring again.

In order to realistically portray the demanding profession of being a manga artist, Sato cut down on his sleep hours to prepare for the role. Sato's full-throated performance, which continues to draw manga with tenacity even though he is physically and mentally exhausted, is moving.

This is an entertaining work filled with the freedom of visual expression typical of director Hitoshi Ohne of the ``Moteki'' series, including innovative images using projection mapping, an end credits mechanism, and music composed by the popular band ``Sakanaction.'' Sense shines everywhere.

As a side note, during this period, Sato constantly appeared in TV dramas such as ``Tonbi'' (13), ``Bitter Blood: The Worst and Strongest Parent-Child Detective'' (14), and ``The Emperor's Chef'' (15).

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7. “If cats disappeared from the world” (16) Director: Satoshi Nagai 103 minutes

“Your name is. A fantasy film based on the novel by Genki Kawamura, who is known as a producer of movies such as "The Movie". A demon appears to a young man who has been told he has a short time to live due to a brain tumor and tells him that if he erases one thing from this world, his life will be extended by that amount...

In this work, Sato takes on the role of the protagonist and the devil. He plays two completely different characters: a timid young man and a self-centered devil.

This work is full of pale images with impressive blue skies and oceans, and a fleeting story about how when ``existence disappears'', ``memories also disappear''.

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8. “Who” (16) Director: Daisuke Miura 97 minutes

Daisuke Miura, a playwright and director who is also known as the original author and director of the movie ``Ai no Uzu'' (2014), adapted Ryo Asai's best-seller into a film. With the theme of ``job hunting,'' this is a cynical depiction of the swirling emotions of a job-hunting college student, including frustration and jealousy.

Sato embodies the cool protagonist whose hobby is observing people from a more detached perspective. The acting battle between popular actors such as Kasumi Arimura, Fumi Nikaido, Masaki Suda, Masaki Okada, and Takayuki Yamada is also a must-see. In addition, a ``certain production'' in the second half became a topic of conversation among viewers.

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