Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Okay, Takeru Satō kind of bugs me, in the best way. He has that soft, almost gentle face, and you assume he's just going to coast on being pretty, and then he turns around and actually acts, like really acts, with these quiet eyes that do half the work before he opens his mouth. I came in knowing him from the Kamen Rider days, filed him under "cute young guy," and then Rurouni Kenshin happened and suddenly he's swinging a sword for real and selling every move. That Saitama-kid calmness with a switch that flips when the scene needs it is so satisfying to watch. He sings too, which feels almost greedy. New Face awards out of the way early, then he just kept proving it. I'm a fan, honestly.
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Story
A Gentle Face That Draws a Sword: The Two Sides of Takeru Satō
Overview
Takeru Satō is a Japanese actor and singer born on March 21, 1989, in Iwatsuki, Saitama Prefecture. He rose to prominence through television dramas and major film roles, most notably the live-action Rurouni Kenshin franchise, where he performed his own action sequences. He received the Elan d'Or Award for Best Newcomer in 2011 and has also won the Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor. His signature work as a lead actor includes the film A Summer's Day in 1993.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Takeru Satō
- Name (Japanese)
- 佐藤健
- Reading
- さとう たける
- Born
- March 21, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Iwatsuki, Saitama, Japan
- Blood type
- A
- Height
- 170cm
- Agency
- Co-LaVo
- Active years
- 2006 -
- Occupation
- Actor / Singer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2011 — Elan d'Or Award, Best Newcomer
- Mainichi Film Award, Best Actor (year unknown)
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 170 (1994–2026)
- By year
- 1994: 1, 2006: 3, 2007: 16, 2008: 9, 2009: 10, 2010: 12, 2011: 8, 2012: 3, 2013: 6, 2014: 11, 2015: 7, 2016: 8, 2017: 3, 2018: 7, 2019: 10, 2020: 8, 2021: 11, 2022: 8, 2023: 1, 2024: 4, 2025: 4, 2026: 3
- Debut work
- BECK
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Representative Work | A Summer's Day in 1993 |
4. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.satohtakeru.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/takeruxxsato/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BD%90%E8%97%A4%E5%81%A5%20(%E4%BF%B3%E5%84%AA)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934648
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-08-26
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Frequently asked questions
When was Takeru Satō born?
Born March 21, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Takeru Satō from?
Takeru Satō is from Iwatsuki, Saitama, Japan.
What does Takeru Satō do?
Takeru Satō works as Actor, Singer.
How tall is Takeru Satō?
Takeru Satō is 170 cm.
What is Takeru Satō's blood type?
A.
What agency is Takeru Satō with?
Takeru Satō is with Co-LaVo.
How long has Takeru Satō been active?
2006 -.
What is Takeru Satō known for?
Notable works include A Summer's Day in 1993.
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