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Akihiro Kakuta

Akihiro Kakuta

Actor · Born December 13, 1973 (52) · Tokyo, Japan

Akihiro Kakuta was born on December 13, 1973 in Tokyo, Japan. He is an actor, known for Monster (2023), The Blue Hearts (2017) and God Tongue: Kiss gaman senshuken The Movie 2 Psychic Love (2014).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 13, 1973 (52)
From
Tokyo, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 57 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Up 55% in 30 days

What are Akihiro Kakuta's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
20%
Ideas
18%
Survival
16%
Society
8%
Power
5%
Morality
5%
Truth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 2 · Intense 2

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 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 0 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 2

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 1 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
3
Tense
2
Contemplative
3
Warm
2
Hopeful
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Thought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Bittersweet5
  • 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 Akihiro Kakuta's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Subscription and free streaming for Akihiro Kakuta'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

57 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Extraordinary Attorney Minami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 10 episodes · as Minamida Makoto

  • Sheep in the Box(2026)

    as Junichi Hano

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Paris ni Saku Etoile(2026)

    as Enzo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • 第27回東京03単独公演「とりあえず謝れず」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • The Hot Spot(2025)

    Show 10 episodes · as Takahashi Kosuke

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • 鬼のドッキリで涙 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Akihiro Kakuta

  • 東京03 第26回 単独公演「腹割って腹立った」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • The Decagon House Murders(2024)

    Show 5 episodes · as Koujiro Nakamura

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Shinnyuushatachi no Bansan(2024)

    as Mouri Takahiro

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • What Did You Do After That? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Akihiko Kubo

  • Tengu's Kitchen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 10 episodes · as voice of Mugi

  • Knockin' on Locked Door (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 9 episodes · as Hyoukichi Jinbou

  • Monster(2023)

    as Shoda Fumiaki

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • 第25回東京03単独公演「寄り添って割食って」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • TOKYO03 FROLIC A HOLIC feat. Creepy Nuts in Budokan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Dousuru Ieyasu(2023)

    Show 50 episodes · as Matsudaira Masahisa

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nature’s Hidden Miracles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 4 episodes · as 植物

  • THE CONTE (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 第24回東京03単独公演「ヤな覚悟」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • DCU (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Muneo Manabe

  • 歴史デリバリー〜素朴な疑問?歴史資料で解決!〜 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Funny Bunny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Akiyoshi Akio

  • Chain Story Omameda Towako wo Shiranai Otokotachi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as 佐藤鹿太郎 / Sato Kataro

  • My Dear Exes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kataro Sato

  • Step (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Yoshihiko Muramatsu

  • 第21回東京03単独公演「人間味風」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • You Can't Expense This!(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Akihiro Yoshimura

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Momikeshite Fuyu 2019 Natsu: Natsu demo Samukute Shini Soudesu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Kametani [Ramen Kametani owner]

  • A Meal Makes Her Forget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Kazuo Ishii

  • 舞台「漫画みたいにいかない。」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Osamu Tozuka

  • 第19回東京03単独公演「自己泥酔」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Poetry Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Shuntaro Hayashi

  • Laughing Lucky Cats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Satoru Nagayoshi

  • The Blue Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as (segment “Hammer”)

  • 第18回東京03単独公演「明日の風に吹かれないで」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Oh My Zombie! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Daisuke Hanada

  • 第17回東京03単独公演「時間に解決させないで」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • 神奈川県厚木市 ランドリー茅ヶ崎 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • ウレロ☆無限大少女 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · as 카쿠타

  • Spring Has Come (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Sakamaki

  • Dr. Storks(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tasuke Omori

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • ウルトラ怪獣散歩 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 56 episodes · as (voice)

  • 第16回東京03単独公演「あるがままの君でいないで」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • 大卖吧☆未体验少女 ウレロ☆未体験少女 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • 第15回東京03単独公演「露骨中の露骨」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Daily Lives of High School Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Vice-President

  • Hanzawa Naoki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 4 episodes · as Shigeyuki Miki

  • God Tongue: Kiss Pressure Game The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Soldier 2

  • 第13回東京03単独公演 「図星中の図星」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Solitary Gourmet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 第12回東京03単独公演 「燥ぐ、驕る、暴く。」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Unidentified Fantastic Idol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 52 episodes · Actor

  • 第11回東京03単独公演 「正論、異論、口論。」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Dai 9-kai Tōkyō 03 tandoku raibu `iraira' (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • 第8回 東京03 単独ライブ 「機微」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • 第7回東京03単独ライブ「スモール」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • 第5回 東京03単独ライブ 「傘買って雨上がる」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 82nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles from 2007 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Monster (2023)

$20M worldwide

Highest rated

Monster (2023)

Midcredits 98th

Film career

  • 2013Screen debut· Hanzawa Naoki
  • 2023First film· Monster

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 57: 57 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score69th

By decade

2000s3 · acting2010s28 · acting2020s26 · 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.

How do Akihiro Kakuta's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 84th percentile, the median of all 4; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

90thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 9 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Paris ni Saku Etoile (2026)

73rd percentile spread · 16% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Monster (2023)

Midcredits 98th · 86% 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 Akihiro Kakuta work with?

People who share at least 2 of Akihiro Kakuta's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hirokazu Koreeda shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers