Osamu Shitara

Shitara Osamu

  • Name: Shitara Osamu
  • Native name: 設楽統
  • Also Known as: したら おさむ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: April 23, 1973
  • Age: 51
Shitara Osamu is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor, and presenter born in Minano, Chichibu, Saitama, Japan. He is one half of the comedy duo Banana Man and is represented by Horipro Com.

After completing his education at Minano Junior High School in March 1989, Shitara graduated from Saitama Prefectural Chichibu Nogei High School with a degree in mechanical engineering in March 1992. Following a brief stint at Seibu Railway, he entered the entertainment industry. His early career included roles such as a station attendant at Ikebukuro Line's Oizumi Station and various odd jobs before pursuing comedy.

In April 1999, Shitara married his longtime partner, whom he had met through work at a young age. They have a daughter together.

Shitara's career expanded into acting, making his debut as a lead actor in the 2010 film "Judge! How Would You Sentence Me to Four Years in Prison?" Additionally, in 2012, he ventured into directing with the final episode of his comedy partner Himura Yuki's drama "Irodori Himura."

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Screenwriter
Year Title Type Rating
2004 30 Minutes
Drama
4.0
Narrator
Year Title Type Rating
2023 Uchujin no Aitsu
Movie
6.7
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2013 Kakusho
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Naotaka Nagai (Support Role)
11
Naotaka Nagai
Support Role
7.4
2012 Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata - Ending Planner
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Nagata Eiji (ep.1) (Guest Role)
10
Nagata Eiji (ep.1)
Guest Role
7.5
2011 Hagane no Onna Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Senzaki Tooru (Support Role)
9
Senzaki Tooru
Support Role
7.5
2010 Hagane no Onna
Japanese Drama, 2010, 7 eps
Senzaki Tooru (Support Role)
7
Senzaki Tooru
Support Role
7.3
2009 Fumo Chitai
Japanese Drama, 2009, 19 eps
[Detective] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
19
[Detective] (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
8.1
2009 How Do I Cope with My Husband's Depression?
Japanese Drama, 2009, 3 eps
(Support Role)
3
Support Role
10.0
2009 Mr. Brain
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
Kanda Junichi [Voice Analysis Chief, IPS] (Support Role)
8
Kanda Junichi [Voice Analysis Chief, IPS]
Support Role
8.1
2008 Ryusei no Kizuna
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Hagimura Shinji (Support Role)
10
Hagimura Shinji
Support Role
8.0
2008 Loss:Time:Life
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Ogino Masakazu (Ep. 4) (Support Role)
11
Ogino Masakazu (Ep. 4)
Support Role
7.1
2008 Camouflage
Japanese Drama, 2008, 12 eps
Tacchan (Chapter 4: Tomin Suzuko -Hyakumanen to Nigamushi Onna Josho-) (Support Role)
12
Tacchan (Chapter 4: Tomin Suzuko -Hyakumanen to Nigamushi Onna Josho-)
Support Role
6.9
2007 Tokkyu Tanaka 3 Go
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
[Terumi's father] (Ep. 3, 8, 10) (Guest Role)
11
[Terumi's father] (Ep. 3, 8, 10)
Guest Role
6.8
2006 Lion-Maru G
Japanese Drama, 2006, 13 eps
Ranmaru (Support Role)
13
Ranmaru
Support Role
7.4
2006 Akihabara@DEEP
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Shitara [Otaku] (Support Role)
11
Shitara [Otaku]
Support Role
7.0
2005 30 Minutes Hyper
Japanese Drama, 2005, 12 eps
Himself (Main Role)
12
Himself
Main Role
5.0
2004 30 Minutes
Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps
(Main Role)
12
Main Role
4.0
1998 Setsunai ~TOKYO HEART BREAK~
Japanese Drama, 1998, 25 eps
(Ep.7) (Guest Role)
25
(Ep.7)
Guest Role
9.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2014 God Tongue: Kiss Pressure Game The Movie 2 Psychic Love
Japanese Movie, 2014,
[Gods in the monitoring room] (Support Role)
[Gods in the monitoring room]
Support Role
6.0
2013 God Tongue: Kiss Pressure Game The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2013,
[Gods in the monitoring room] (Support Role)
[Gods in the monitoring room]
Support Role
6.0
2010 Your Honor! How About a Little Leniency?
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Tamotsu (Main Role)
Tamotsu
Main Role
3.5
2009 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope
Japanese Movie, 2009,
[Friendship party member] (Support Role)
[Friendship party member]
Support Role
7.6
2005 Hold Up Down
Japanese Movie, 2005,
[Detective 3] (Support Role)
[Detective 3]
Support Role
6.9
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2015 Youkisha wa Hachinin no Ninki Geinin
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Himself (Main Role)
1
Himself
Main Role
0.0
1998 Mayu no Misshitsu
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Tasaka Katsuhiko (Support Role)
1
Tasaka Katsuhiko
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 VS Damashii Gradation + Kiseki Taiken! Unbelievable Gattai: 3 Jikan Special
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
1
Regular Member
0.0
2023 Takeshi's Castle
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
Shitara Osamu [Takeshi's Castle chief retainer] (Main Host)
8
Shitara Osamu [Takeshi's Castle chief retainer]
Main Host
7.4
2022 VS Damashii Gradation
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 44 eps
(Ep. 21) (Guest)
44
(Ep. 21)
Guest
0.0
2021 VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 1, 46) (Guest)
58
(Ep. 1, 46)
Guest
8.0
2020 Banana Sand
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 150 eps
(Main Host)
150
Main Host
0.0
2018 Why Did You Come to Japan? Supercharged Z
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 30 eps
(Main Host)
30
Main Host
0.0
2015 Nogizaka Under Construction
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 500 eps
(Main Host)
500
Main Host
8.6
2014 Bananaman no Sekkaku Gourmet!!
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 223 eps
(Main Host)
223
Main Host
10.0
2013 Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
550
(Ep. 8)
Guest
8.1
2012 Why Did You Come to Japan?
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Main Host)
400
Main Host
8.5
2011 Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game: Airport
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
8.1
2011 Nogizakatte Doko
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 180 eps
(Main Host)
180
Main Host
8.3
2011 Nazotoki Battle TORE
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps
(Ep. 13, 16, 24, 39) (Guest)
54
(Ep. 13, 16, 24, 39)
Guest
0.0
2009 Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game: Hotel Employee
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
8.0
2009 IPPON Grand Prix
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 22 eps
(Regular Member)
22
Regular Member
0.0
2009 Dasshutsu Game DERO!
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 39 eps
(Ep. 10, 21, 27) (Guest)
39
(Ep. 10, 21, 27)
Guest
0.0
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 135) (Guest)
810
(Ep. 135)
Guest
10.0
2009 Horisamazu
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 42 eps
[Bananaman] (Regular Member)
42
[Bananaman]
Regular Member
0.0
2009 School Kakumei!
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 750 eps
(Ep. 86, 117, 235) (Guest)
750
(Ep. 86, 117, 235)
Guest
7.8
2008 Perfume no Ki ni Naru Ko-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 22 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 7)
Guest
0.0
2008 5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 99) (Guest)
171
(Ep. 99)
Guest
9.0
2008 Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 32, 155, 160, 169, 282, 335, 495) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 32, 155, 160, 169, 282, 335, 495)
Guest
8.4
2008 Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 20, 59, 68, 73) (Guest)
211
(Ep. 20, 59, 68, 73)
Guest
8.4
2007 Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 45) (Guest)
706
(Ep. 45)
Guest
7.8
2006 Arashi no Shukudai-kun
Japanese TV Show, 2006, 178 eps
(Ep. 81) (Guest)
178
(Ep. 81)
Guest
8.4
2005 Goddotan
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
(Regular Member)
1000
Regular Member
0.0
2004 Run for Money
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 63 eps
(Ep. 12-13) (Guest)
63
(Ep. 12-13)
Guest
8.0
1996 King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20090516) (Guest)
1214
(20090516)
Guest
0.0
1982 Morita Kazuyoshi Hour: Waratte Iitomo!
Japanese TV Show, 1982, 8054 eps
[Tuesday] (Regular Member)
8054
[Tuesday]
Regular Member
8.5
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Shitara Osamu

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  • First Name: Osamu
  • Family Name: Shitara
  • Native name: 設楽統
  • Also Known as: したら おさむ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: April 23, 1973
  • Age: 51

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