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Shingo Katori

Shingo Katori

Actor · Born January 31, 1977 (49) · Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Shingo Katori (香取 慎吾) is a Japanese actor, singer, television host, radio personality. He was the youngest member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy band in Asia. Following the group's disbandment at the end of 2016, Katori pursued his solo career. He left his agency, Johnny & Associates in 2017, together with two other SMAP members, Goro Inagaki and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and entered CULEN, a Japanese talent agency. On 22 September 2017, they launched a new project, "atarashiichizu" ("新しい地図", meaning "New Map") as their common fan site, supported by various Japanese leading creators. Since then, Katori has been extending his activities also into artistic fields.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 31, 1977 (49)
From
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 80 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 490% in 30 days

What are Shingo Katori's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
41%
Society
27%
Self
19%
Morality
13%
Friendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 5 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 1

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 9 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 9
Ally
1 of 9
Trickster
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
5
Warm
6
Absurd
3
Hopeful
3
Thrilling
3
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Shingo Katori's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shingo Katori's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

80 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • High School Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2027)

    as Ichiro Ietani

  • Hollow Cross (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 4 episodes · as Michimasa Nakahara

  • 新宿発8時15分 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Sumo Food Battle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Host

  • Nihon ichi no saitei otoko(2025)

    Show 11 episodes · Theme Song Performance · as Ippei Omori

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: 25 Shuunen Tokubetsu-hen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • War of Traps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 11 episodes · Theme Song Performance

  • Everything Will Be Owlright! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Yujiro Tamura

  • Mischievous Kids Assemble! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • London no Yamamoto Isoroku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • 20200101 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Anonymous: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department "Finger Murder" Countermeasure Office (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 8 episodes · Theme Song Performance · as Banjou Wataru

  • Peep Time(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sea of Revival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Ikuo

  • The Bastard and the Beautiful World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Producer · as Shingo-chan

  • 7.2 New Another Window (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 59 episodes · as Host

  • Documental(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Stranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Misugi Akira

  • Family's Form (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · as Nagasato Daisuke

  • Galaxy Turnpike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Noa

  • One Thousand Trillion Yen Randsom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as 平岡ナオト

  • Smoking Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 11 episodes · as Enishi Nagareta

  • TOMOHISA YAMASHITA TOUR 2013 -A NUDE- (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Creative Director · Actor

  • The Human Trust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as M

  • Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Autumn Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Ghostly Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 11 episodes · as Akira Kamiyama

  • Gift of SMAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • MONSTERS (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 8 episodes · as Hiratsuka Heihachi

  • Bayside Shakedown the Final(2012)

    as Tomonori Kuze

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Go, Masao!(2012)

    as Hideki Matsumoto

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ojamap!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 36 episodes · as Host

  • Friends: Naki on the Monster Island(2011)

    as Naki (voice)

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • KochiKame - The Movie: Save the Kachidoki Bridge! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Kankichi Ryotsu

  • The Marriage Counselor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 11 episodes · Creator · as Junpei Takakura

  • SMAPに内緒でドラマ作っちゃいましたSP ~毒トマト殺人事件 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Zatoichi: The Last (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ichi

  • KochiKame: The TV Drama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 8 episodes · as Kankichi Ryotsu

  • MR.BRAIN (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Sun in Kurobe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hitoshi Kuramatsu

  • The Magic Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Tadano Kenji

  • Flower Shop Without Rose(2008)

    Show 11 episodes · as Eji Shiomi

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Galileo(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Shoichi Tagami

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Sukiyaki Western Django(2007)

    as Richie

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Monkey Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Monkey King Son Goku

  • Baby SMAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Suite Dreams(2006)

    as Kenji Tadano

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Saiyûki(2006)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nin x Nin: Ninja Hattori-kun, the Movie(2004)

    as Kanzo Hattori

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Shinsengumi! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 49 episodes · as Kondō Isami

  • Smap! Tour! 2002! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • HR (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 23 episodes · as Shingo Todoroki

  • Be Nice to People(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · as Zen Maeda

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rolling Bomber Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Katori Shintarou

  • All About Our House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Shinto Priest

  • Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Smap Short Films (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Shingo Mama Drama Special: OH-HA Saves the World Vol. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Shingo Mama

  • Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ichirou Tadano

  • Juvenile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Soichiro Kanzaki

  • The Password is Courage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Hunt of a New Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shingo Katori

  • Can't Hurry for Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Hong Kong Night Club(1997)

    as Shibata / Maggie

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Most Important Person (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Because I Am Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Doku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 10 episodes · as Doku

  • SMAP×SMAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 420 episodes · as Host

  • Invisible Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Under Age (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 11 episodes · as Murooka Jin

  • For You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Sashow The Last Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • SEXY SIX SHOW (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Samurai Shodown: The Motion Picture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Haohmaru

  • Shoot! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kazu

  • Lil' Red Riding Hood Cha-Cha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 74 episodes · as Riiya

  • SMAP VIDEO Hajimete no natsu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Shione Kobayashi

  • 1992.1 SMAP 1st LIVE "Come on New Year !!" Concert (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Masquerade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 98 episodes · as Host

Career shape

Star power in the 80th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 80 titles, 79 of them dated from 1979 to 2026; peak year 2011.

Biggest box office

Suite Dreams (2006)

$48M worldwide

Highest rated

Friends: Naki on the Monster Island (2011)

Midcredits 72nd

Most popular right now

Nihon ichi no saitei otoko (2025)

Film career

19792026

Peak 2011 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2006Screen debut· Suite Dreams
  • 2011First top-billed film· Friends: Naki on Monster Island

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting79 of 80: 74 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score53rdProducing1 of 80: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew5 of 80: 1 only other crew, 4 with another role

80 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and other crew overlap on 4 of them.

By decade

1970s1 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s23 · 23 acting · 3 crew2020s12 · 11 acting · 3 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Shingo Katori's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 7; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 14 titles are Mixed.

  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Peep Time (2020)

83rd percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Documental (2016)

Midcredits 85th · 83% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Shingo Katori work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shingo Katori's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kōki Mitani shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Producers