Azai Nagamasa
His first portrayal of Ōishi Kuranosuke was in the 1996 "Chūshingura". He took up the role again in 2004 for the NHK "Saigo no Chūshingura" and in 2007, in the New Year special "Chūshingura Yōzei-in no Inbō". Other historical roles from the Sengoku period include Azai Nagamasa, Saitō Dōsan, and Yamamoto Kansuke. In addition to historical parts, he appeared in fictional series. His portrayal of Ogami Ittō in the "Lone Wolf and Cub" ( Kozure 2) Which was a series for Asahi TV in Japan is representative of these appearances.