Sometani Shota
- Name: Sometani Shota
- Native name: 染谷将太
- Also Known as: Sometani Shouta, そめたに しょうた
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: September 3, 1992
- Age: 31
Sometani was a child actor. He has worked in both film and television, gaining his first leading role in Pandora's Box, a 2009 film adaptation of a Dazai Osamu novel.
In 2011, he received the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Young Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his work in Himizu along with his co-star Nikaido Fumi.
He appeared in Aoyama Shinji's 2011 film Tokyo Park, Wakamatsu Koji's 2012 film The Millennial Rapture, and starred in Ishii Gakuryu's 2012 film Isn't Anyone Alive?.
Sometani married actress Kikuchi Rinko on December 31, 2014. In October 2016, Kikuchi gave birth to their first child. In December 2018 Kikuchi announced her second pregnancy via her husband official website.
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Screenwriter & Director
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Similar But Different | 7.0 |
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Berabo: Tsuta Ju Eika Osamu Yume Hanashi
Japanese Drama, 2025, 0 eps
Kitagawa Utamaro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Messo mo Nai
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Sugaya
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Yips
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Kuroba Kei
(Support Role)
|
8.7
|
|
OZU: Ozu Yasujiro ga Kaita Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 2023, 6 eps
{Umarete wa Mitakeredo} Iwasaki Sohei (Ep. 2)
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Code: Negai no Daisho
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Shiina Kazuki
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Sanctuary: Seiiki
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Shimizu
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero
Japanese Drama, 2023, 11 eps
Nakagome Kenji (Ep. 8-10)
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Brush Up Life
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Fukuda Shunsuke / "Fuku-chan"
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
|
Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou 2
Japanese Drama, 2022, 3 eps
"Michael" [Hitman]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
17-sai no Teikoku
Japanese Drama, 2022, 5 eps
Washida Teru
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Hoshi Shinichi no Fushigina Fushigina Tanpen Dorama
Japanese Drama, 2022, 20 eps
{Usugurai Hoshi de}
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou
Japanese Drama, 2021, 3 eps
"Michael" [Hitman]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Kiken na Venus
Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps
Yagami Akito
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku
Japanese Drama, 2020, 12 eps
Hana Maruki
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Kyou no Nekomura-san
Japanese Drama, 2020, 24 eps
Tsuyo
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Kirin ga Kuru
Japanese Drama, 2020, 44 eps
Oda Nobunaga
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Saint☆Oniisan 3
Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps
Buddha
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Jikou Keisatsu Hajimemashita
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Ajizawa Hiroo (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Saint☆Oniisan 2
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Buddha
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Natsuzora
Japanese Drama, 2019, 156 eps
Kamiji Koya [Animator]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Saint☆Oniisan
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Buddha
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Yochou Sanpo Suru Shinryakusa
Japanese Drama, 2017, 5 eps
Yamagiwa Tatsuo
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Crow's Blood
Japanese Drama, 2016, 6 eps
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Hibana: Spark
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Ogata Kenji
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Shokuzai no Sonata
Japanese Drama, 2015, 4 eps
Tojo Mikiya
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
MOZU: Mozu no Sakebu Yoru
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Takayuki Minami [Member of the Kaigai High School Film Research Department]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Botanical Life of Verandar
Japanese Drama, 2014, 13 eps
[Neorojoha's young person] (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
|
All Esper Dayo!
Japanese Drama, 2013, 12 eps
Kamogawa Yoshiro
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Night Of The Galaxy Railway
Japanese Drama, 2013, 1 eps
Campanella
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
xxxHolic
Japanese Drama, 2013, 8 eps
Watanuki Kimihiro
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Neo Ultra Q
Japanese Drama, 2013, 12 eps
Koichi (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Tsumi to Batsu: A Falsified Romance
Japanese Drama, 2012, 6 eps
Mikoshiba Haruka
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
O-PARTS
Japanese Drama, 2012, 4 eps
Kanie Yuma
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Tempest
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
King Shoutaio (Ep. 7-10)
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Omiyasan 8
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Oribe Kyoichi (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Gou - Himetachi no Sengoku
Japanese Drama, 2011, 46 eps
Mori Bomaru (Ep. 2-6)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Keiji Teinen
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Nakagawa Shin (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Juunen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite
Japanese Drama, 2010, 6 eps
Onozawa Yuta
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Atami no Sousakan
Japanese Drama, 2010, 8 eps
Ajisawa Sorao (Ep. 7-8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Yankee-kun to Megane-chan
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Kagawa [Gaku's brother] (Ep. 4, 10)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Azami Jou no Lullaby
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
{Shisha wa Shinda Hitsujin no Yume wo Miruka?} Newspaper delivery boy
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
|
Sotsu Uta
Japanese Drama, 2010, 4 eps
Kato Masanobu (Ep. 1)
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
RYOMADEN
Japanese Drama, 2010, 48 eps
Yamauchi Toyonori [16th Daimyo of Tosa domain] (Ep. 14-15)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Saka no Ue no Kumo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 13 eps
Akiyama Yoshifuru [Teen] (Ep. 1 & 3)
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Koishite Akuma
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Oda Nobuteru
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Aishu no Romera
Japanese Drama, 2008, 63 eps
Kagami Kyosuke [Young]
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Shikaku Ukeoinin Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps
Seikichi (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hokaben
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Origami Yukihiro (Ep. 5-6)
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Battery
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Dream Again
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
(Ep. 7-8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Seito Shokun!
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Tamai Yoshihisa
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
M no Higeki
Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps
Ando Mamoru [Child]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Omiyasan 3
Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps
Todo Takeshi (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kamen Rider 555
Japanese Drama, 2003, 50 eps
[Children in foster care] (Ep. 37)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Musashi
Japanese Drama, 2003, 49 eps
(Ep. 13)
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Aibou
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Tezuka Mamoru (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
The Young Strangers
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Yamato
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Ikoku Nikki
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Tono Kazunari [Guardianship Supervisor]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Onmyoji 0
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Minamoto no Hiromasa
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Lumberjack the Monster
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Sugitani Kuro
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hotsureru
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Kimura
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Crank
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Hide
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
What to Do with the Dead Kaiju?
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Denki Mukogawa
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
|
Detective Chinatown 3
Chinese Movie, 2021,
Murata Akira [Serial killer]
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
|
The Runway
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Akechi
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
|
Kamiki Ryunosuke 25th Anniversary DVD
Japanese Movie, 2020,
[Himself]
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
|
Saint☆Oniisan 3
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Buddha
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
|
Stare
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Watanabe Hideaki
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
The First Supper
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Higashi Rintaro
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
To the Ends of the Earth
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Yoshioka
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Saint☆Oniisan 2
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Buddha
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Parallel World Love Story
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Miwa Tomohiko
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
First Love
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Kase
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Samurai Marathon
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Uesugi Hironoshi
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Saint☆Oniisan
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Buddha
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Nakimushi Shottan no Kiseki
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Murata Kohei
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
And Your Bird Can Sing
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Shizuo
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Punk Samurai Slash Down
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Makubo Magobe
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
|
The Legend of the Demon Cat
Chinese Movie, 2017,
Kukai
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Foreboding
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Yamagiwa Tatsuo
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Dawn Wind in My Poncho
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Nakata
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
|
March Comes in Like a Lion 2
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Nikaido Harunobu
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Parks
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Odakura Tokio
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
|
March Comes in Like a Lion
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Nikaido Harunobu
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
A Man Called Pirate
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Hasebe Yoshio
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Egawa Mitsugu
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
The Sion Sono
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Himself
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
|
The Actor
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Yokota
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
|
Dear Deer
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Fujio
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Teacher and Stray Cat
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Kojika Shogo
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Bakuman.
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Niizuma Eiji [Mangaka}
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Everyone Is Psychic!, the Movie
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Kamogawa Yoshiro
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
|
Strayer's Chronicle
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Manabu
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
|
That's It
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Daikoku Masao
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Parasyte: Part 2
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Shinichi Izumi
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Kabukicho Love Hotel
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Takahashi Tohru
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Parasyte: Part 1
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Izumi Shinichi
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
|
As the Gods Will
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Satake
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
A Drop of the Grapevine
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Roku [Ao's younger brother}
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Tokyo Tribe
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Show [MC]
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Drive-in Gamo
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Gamo Toshiya
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Masashiku Wasureru
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Tadashiku Wasureru
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Wood Job! The Easy Life in Kamusari
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Hirano Yuki
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
|
The Murder of Snow White
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Hasegawa
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
The Eternal Zero
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Oishi Kenichiro [Wartime]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Similar But Different
Japanese Movie, 2013,
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
The Kiyosu Conference
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Mori Ranmaru
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Real
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Takagi Shingo
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Jellyfish Eyes
Japanese Movie, 2013,
White Tiger
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
I’m Home, Jacqueline
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Satoru
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
|
The Millennial Rapture
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Nakamoto Tatsuo
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
|
Sue, Mai and Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Chiba Kosuke [Employee at cafe]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Touching the Skin of Eeriness
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Chihiro
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
|
The Intermission
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Shota
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Brain Man
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Shimura
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Strawberry Night
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Yanai Kento
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Lesson of the Evil
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Hayami Keisuke [Class 2-2 student]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
5 Windows
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Tomoo
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Tokugawa Ietsuna
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Sadako 3D
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Enoki
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
|
Isn't Anyone Alive?
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Keisuke
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
|
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Kenji ['Suzuki Auto' new employee]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Himizu
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Sumida Yuichi
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Life Back Then
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Yamaki Nobuo
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
The End of Puberty
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Maru
(Main Role)
|
5.7
|
|
Tokyo Park
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Takai Hiro
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
A Man With Style
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Kota
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
A Liar and a Broken Girl
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Mii-kun
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Tokyo Jima
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Manta
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
|
Yuriko's Aroma
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Doi Tetsuya
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
|
Pandora's Box
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Risuke / Hibari
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Cheer Cheer Cheer!
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Tamura Akira
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Namida Tsubo
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Yusuke [20 years ago]
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Fourteen
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Amamiya Daiki
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
|
Aogeba Totoshi
Japanese Movie, 2006,
(Unknown)
|
7.6
|
|
Devilman
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Susumu
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
|
The Boy from Hell
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Daio Enma (child actor
(Support Role)
|
5.7
|
|
Wild Berries
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Masuda
(Support Role)
|
5.7
|
|
Ping Pong
Japanese Movie, 2002,
[Boy]
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Stacy
Japanese Movie, 2001,
[Young boy]
(Guest Role)
|
5.3
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero Tokubetsuhen
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Nakagome Kenji
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Ichigeki
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Ushigoro
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Momo-san to Shichinin no Papageno
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Yuta
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Natsuzora Spin-off: Aki no Dai Shukakusai
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Kamiji Koya
(Guest Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Josei Sakka Mysteries Utsukushiki Mitsu no Uso
Japanese Special, 2016, 3 eps
Miyamoto Tsutomu [Young] {Commonness}
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
All Esper Dayo! SP
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Kamogawa Yoshiro
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
|
Shugoshin Bodyguard Shindo Teru 3
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Yamamoto Yuya
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Shugoshin Bodyguard Shindo Teru 2
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Yamamoto Yuya
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Utamaro 2
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Ranyo
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kazoku Kashimasu - Family Complex
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Tosaki Shota
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Shugoshin Bodyguard Shindo Teru 1
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Yamamoto Yuya
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Blackboard - Jidai to Tatakatta Kyoshi tachi
Japanese Special, 2012, 3 eps
{Second Night: Ikiro} Asakura Shigeki (Ep. 2)
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Kokoro no Ito
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Tsuzuki Shota [Akihito's friend]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
A School Behind Bars
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Tanaka Shuuichi / Ryujin Himenojo
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Shoe Shine Boy
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Tsukada Naoto
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Damasu Onna Damasareru Onna 9: Shirosagi wa Shizuka ni Warau
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Jyooubachi
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Daidoji Fumihiko
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
|
Nekketsu Single Father: Shimbun Kisha Shinjo Keigo no Jiken File 1
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Otsuka Takefumi
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Abarenbo Shogun: Spring Special
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Rintaro
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
|
Kamaitachi no Yoru
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Hidaka Toshio [Elementary school days]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Geinoujin ga Honki de Kangaeta Dokkiri GP
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 120 eps
(Ep. 13)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
|
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 167)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 290)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 246)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
|
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 73 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 71)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
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A Stalker's Guide to Kubozuka Yosuke
Editorials - Dec 7, 2015
Being famous for his eccentric, unique and weird choices of roles, this guy has climbed up to the top and became one of the most recognizable Japanese actors ever. And I'm gonna show you why he is one of the finest out there.
