
Photo: Takahiro Kyono from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Tatsuya Nakamura, born on January 4, 1965 in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, is an actor, composer and drummer. That puts Tatsuya Nakamura at 61 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Meijo University Senior High School. Notable works include PLANETIST (2020), HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE2 / END OF SKY (2017) and HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE3 / FINAL MISSION (2017).
My Take
Tatsuya Nakamura is proof that a drummer can be the loudest personality in a room without singing a note. Born in Toyama in January 1965, he came up through punk bands before taking the drum stool in Blankey Jet City from 1987 to 2000 — a band whose reputation rests on speed and menace, both of which came from behind the kit as much as from the front of the stage. In 1996 he started Losalios, a solo project where he plays every instrument himself, which is usually a warning sign and here somehow is not. He has also played in Friction, in Mannish Boys with Kazuyoshi Saito, and in Gokumontō Ikka. Then there is the acting, which makes complete sense the moment you watch him play. He has a face and a physical presence that directors clearly want on camera, and the drumming and the screen work seem to draw on the same source: a kind of controlled violence that never tips into showing off. Musicians like this are rare because most people pick a lane.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tatsuya Nakamura
- Name (Japanese)
- 中村達也
- Reading
- なかむら たつや
- Born
- January 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Toyama Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- actor / composer / drummer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Meijo University Senior High School
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 61 (1996–2022)
- By year
- 1996: 1, 1999: 1, 2001: 1, 2002: 2, 2003: 1, 2004: 1, 2006: 2, 2007: 1, 2008: 4, 2009: 4, 2010: 3, 2011: 5, 2012: 7, 2013: 3, 2014: 4, 2015: 4, 2016: 6, 2017: 2, 2018: 2, 2019: 2, 2020: 2, 2021: 2, 2022: 1
- Debut work
- ガビル
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TV drama | ∞ゾッキ シリーズ | 2022 |
| Film | ゾッキ | 2021 |
| Film | るろうに剣心 最終章 The Beginning | 2021 |
| Film | PLANETIST | 2020 |
| Film | 無頼 | 2020 |
| Film | 狼煙が呼ぶ | 2019 |
| Other | PARCO presents HOFESH SHECHTER'S ポリティカル・マザー ザ・コレオグラファーズ・カット | 2019 |
| Film | 悪と仮面のルール | 2018 |
| Film | Killing | 2018 |
| Film | HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE2 / END OF SKY | 2017 |
| Film | HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE3 / FINAL MISSION | 2017 |
| TV drama | ディアスポリス 異邦警察 | 2016 |
| Film | HiGH&LOW | 2016 |
| Film | HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE | 2016 |
| Film | HiGH&LOW THE RED RAIN | 2016 |
| TV drama | HiGH&LOW〜THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.〜 | 2015 |
| Film | 野火 | 2015 |
| Film | 短編映画 ドラムマンz バチがもたらす予期せぬ出来事 | 2015 |
| Contributing work | MUSIC LIFE | 2014 |
| TV drama | BORDER 警視庁捜査一課殺人犯捜査第4係 | 2014 |
| Film | るろうに剣心 京都大火編 | 2014 |
| Contributing work | teneleven | 2012 |
| Contributing work | 30th ANNIVERSARY ANTHOLOGY III “一期一会” | 2012 |
| Contributing work | WE ARE DREAMER 〜50th BIRTHDAY SPECIAL CELEBRATION GIG〜 | 2012 |
| Film | 莫逆家族-バクギャクファミーリア- | 2012 |
| Film | I'M FLASH! | 2012 |
| Film | 赤い季節 | 2012 |
| Other | Aの記憶 〜永瀬正敏がみた青森〜 | 2012 |
| Contributing work | Beep!!/Sunshine Sunshine | 2011 |
| Contributing work | Mind Travel | 2011 |
| Contributing work | 45 Stones | 2011 |
| Contributing work | Fight | 2011 |
| Contributing work | ARE YOU READY? | 2010 |
| TV drama | Ryōmaden | 2010 |
| Contributing work | My Best Of MyLife | 2009 |
| Film | KIKOE | 2009 |
| Film | The Blood Of Rebirth | 2009 |
| TV drama | 週刊真木よう子 | 2008 |
| Contributing work | HOTEI and The WANDERERS FUNKY PUNKY TOUR 2007-2008 | 2008 |
| Contributing work | honeycreeper | 2007 |
| Film | 男はソレを我慢できない | 2006 |
| Film | 涙そうそう | 2006 |
| Film | L'amant ラマン | 2004 |
| Contributing work | 東京タムレ | 2002 |
| TV drama | 私立探偵 濱マイク | 2002 |
| Film | 696 TRAVELING HIGH | 2001 |
| Film | Bullet Ballet | 1999 |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tatsuy_amigo/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatsuya%20Nakamura
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%AD%E6%9D%91%E9%81%94%E4%B9%9F%20(1965%E5%B9%B4%E7%94%9F%E3%81%AE%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7688362
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tatsuya Nakamura born?
Tatsuya Nakamura was born on January 4, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Tatsuya Nakamura from?
Tatsuya Nakamura is from Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
What does Tatsuya Nakamura do?
Tatsuya Nakamura works as actor, composer, drummer.
Which high school did Tatsuya Nakamura attend?
Tatsuya Nakamura attended Meijo University Senior High School.
What is Tatsuya Nakamura known for?
Tatsuya Nakamura's notable works include PLANETIST, HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE2 / END OF SKY, HiGH&LOW THE MOVIE3 / FINAL MISSION.
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