Tomoya Nagase

Actor · Born November 7, 1978 (47) · Kanagawa, Japan

Tomoya Nagase's a Japanese singer and actor. He's the youngest member of TOKIO, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. He's the primary vocalist as well as a guitarist alongside TOKIO's leader, Shigeru Joshima. He's known as Nagase, Tomoya, Naga-kun, Tomo-kun, Baby or Tomobaby. He was born in Yokohama. His father was a professional motorbike-rider. He was sent to nursery at the age of 6 months since no one could look after him. His parents later divorced. As a member of TOKIO, he was inspired by bands Hikaru Genji and SMAP to answer a recruiting call of Johnny Entertainment & was accepted. In 1992, he played several stage plays (PLAYZONE and MASK) together w/ other TOKIO members. He first played tambourine during TOKIO's early performances as SMAP's background dancers. On September 21, 1994, TOKIO officially debuted as a band and released its first single ever titled LOVE YOU ONLY, which sold over half a million copies. He had starred in 42 dramas. His first leading role was in Hakusen Nagashi (1996). More lead roles followed, including Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Mukodono! and Tiger & Dragon. Mukodono! was his first comedic role. In My Boss My Hero, he had another comedic role. He received a special award "Ishihara Yuijiro Award" in 2002 as "The Best Newcomer" for his role in a movie, Seoul. He's also brand ambassador for several products, among them Fujicolor & TOPPO.

Biography from IMDb.

Born: November 7, 1978 (47)
From: Kanagawa, Japan
Works as: Actor
Titles: 5 on MovieCove · 52 credits in all
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 4% in 30 days

What are Tomoya Nagase's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight

Bonds

36%

Morality

23%

Self

18%

Survival

Society

Ideas

Power

Family bonds2

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Hero

3 of 5

Trickster

1 of 5

Mentor

1 of 5

Heroas Majima Makoto in Ikebukuro West Gate Park (2000)
Tricksteras Kotora Yamazaki in Tiger & Dragon (2005)
Heroas Nanashi in Sword of the Stranger (2007)
Mentoras Killer K in Too Young to Die! Wakakushite shinu (2016)
Heroas Juichi Miyama in Story of My Family!!! (2021)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense

Melancholic

Joyful

Contemplative

Absurd

Other

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 Feel-good2 Hopeful2 Thought-provoking2

How their films end

Happy1
Bittersweet3
Ambiguous1

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 Tomoya Nagase's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 5 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (3).

Netflix3 titles, browse their movies on this service

Also on these channels

Crunchyroll1 title, show their title on Crunchyroll

Subscription and free streaming for Tomoya Nagase'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

52 credits, 5 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

Story of My Family!!!(2021)
Show 10 episodes · as Juichi Miyama
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows
Recall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Tokuro Akamatsu
I'm Sorry, I Love You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Show 10 episodes · as Okazaki Ritsu
Too Young to Die! Wakakushite shinu(2016)
as Killer K
Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films
Fragile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Show 10 episodes · as Keiichiro Kishi
Kurokouchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 10 episodes · as Kurokouchi Keita
Carry On! Hara-chan! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 10 episodes · as Hara-chan
Miporin's Dimple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Okazaki Teruo
Detective Lovesick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Show 11 episodes · as Unubore
The Super Splendid Spy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Show 10 episodes · as Kyosuke Yoroi
Heaven's Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Masato Aoyama
ザッツ宴会テイメント (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Show 2 episodes · Actor
Utahime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Show 11 episodes · as Shimanto Taro/Koizumi Akira
Sword of the Stranger(2007)
as Nameless 'Nanashi' (voice)
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
My Boss, My Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Show 10 episodes · as Makio Sakaki
Hakusen Nagashi - Yume Miru Goro wo Sugitemo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Wataru Ohkouchi
Hakusen Nagashi~Yume Miro Goro Sugitemo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Show 10 episodes · as Wataru Ohkouchi
Tiger & Dragon(2005)
Show 11 episodes · as Toraji Yamazaki
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows
Yaji & Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Yaji
Akechi Kogoro vs. Kindaichi Kosuke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Kindaichi Kosuke
Akechi Kogoro vs. Kindaichi Kosuke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Show 1 episode · as Kosuke Kindaichi
Tiger & Dragon Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Toraji Yamazaki
弟 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Show 5 episodes · Actor
My Life After Her Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Show 9 episodes · Actor
Hakusen Nagashi - Ni Juu Go Sai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Wataru Ohkouchi
Futari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
Show 1 episode · as Yoshiyuki Kamagata
Ikebukuro West Gate Park SP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Makoto Majima
Young Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Show 10 episodes · as Yuusaku Mabuchi
Big Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Show 12 episodes · as Shirato Norimichi
Seoul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Yûtaro Hayase
Hakusen Nagashi - Tabidachi no Shi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Wataru Ohkouchi
Handoku!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 10 episodes · as Ichiban Hazama
My Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 23 episodes · as Yuichiro Sakuraba
The 300 million yen robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Actor
Ikebukuro West Gate Park(2000)
Show 11 episodes · as Makoto Majima
Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows
Shounen Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Suna no ue no Koibitotachi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Show 11 episodes · Actor
Hakusen Nagashi - Juu sai no Kaze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Wataru Ohkouchi
Ring: The Final Chapter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Show 12 episodes · as Ryûji Takayama
Love and Eros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Show 12 episodes · Actor
The Tetsuwan Dash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Show 11 episodes · as Yabe Tetsuya
Hakusen Nagashi 19 no Haru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Wataru Okouchi
D×D: Dangerous Angel × Death Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Show 11 episodes · as Satoru Aizawa
Dear Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 9 episodes · as Ishimaru Hiromi
Hakusen Nagashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 11 episodes · as Wataru Okochi
Koibito Yo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Show 10 episodes · as Tatsuhiko Fujita
White Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Show 11 episodes · as Aso Tetsu
Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon's Love and Ambition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Toyotomi Hideyori
先生はワガママ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 7 episodes · Actor
Ari yo Saraba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 12 episodes · Actor
Twins Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Show 11 episodes · as Ochai Mamoru

Career shape

Star power in the 91^st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 52 titles from 1993 to 2021; peak year 2007.

Biggest box office

Too Young to Die! Wakakushite shinu (2016)

$14M worldwide

Highest rated

Sword of the Stranger (2007)

Midcredits 97^th

Film career

19932021

Peak 2007 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

2000Screen debut· Ikebukuro West Gate Park
2007First film· Sword of the Stranger
2007First top-billed film· Sword of the Stranger

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting52 of 52 · 74^th

By decade

1990s16 · acting2000s27 · acting2010s8 · acting2020s1 · acting

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.

Who does Tomoya Nagase work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tomoya Nagase's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kankurō Kudō shares the most, 3.