Akaji Maro
Akaji Maro

Akaji Maro

Born: February 23, 1943 (83 years)
Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan

Akaji Maro (麿 赤児 Maro Akaji, born February 23, 1943) is a Japanese actor, butoh performer, and theater director. He is the founder of Dairakudakan. One of his sons is the film director Tatsushi Ōmori; another is the actor Nao Ōmori.

Movies Directed (2)
Movies as Actor (136)
Kaiju Guy!

Kaiju Guy!

Jan 31, 2025

Or Utopia

Or Utopia

as Ken Hirayama

Nov 16, 2024

A Day Begins

A Day Begins

Oct 11, 2024

We Are Aliens

We Are Aliens

Jun 7, 2024

Kaidan. Strange Stories of Japanese Ghosts

Kaidan. Strange Stories of Japanese Ghosts

as Himself

Oct 12, 2023

Love Will Tear Us Apart

Love Will Tear Us Apart

as Ryûjin Maro

Aug 19, 2023

We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams

We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams

Jan 6, 2023

Doomsday Detective

Doomsday Detective

Dec 16, 2022

Tonbi

Tonbi

as Kaiun

Apr 8, 2022

Ox-Head Village

Ox-Head Village

as Kanon's Grandfather

Feb 18, 2022

Lupin's Daughter: The Movie

Lupin's Daughter: The Movie

as Iwao Mikumo

Oct 15, 2021

Dreams on Fire

Dreams on Fire

as Grandfather

Mar 6, 2021

Under the Turquoise Sky

Under the Turquoise Sky

as Saburo

Feb 26, 2021

Ghost Master

Ghost Master

as Tetsuhiko Todoroki

Dec 6, 2019

SHANAŌ: Les Garçons-Bonbons 3

SHANAŌ: Les Garçons-Bonbons 3

as Narration (voice)

Nov 22, 2019

Hell Girl

Hell Girl

as Wanyudo

Nov 15, 2019

Katsu Fūtarō! !

Katsu Fūtarō! !

Nov 1, 2019

Birdsong

Birdsong

as Akira

May 31, 2019

Fly Me to the Saitama

Fly Me to the Saitama

as Sojyuro Saionji

Feb 22, 2019

Uta Monogatari: Cinema Fighters Project

Uta Monogatari: Cinema Fighters Project

as On (segment "Kuu")

Jun 22, 2018

Sekigahara

Sekigahara

as Ishin Shimazu

Aug 26, 2017

Neko Ninja

Neko Ninja

as Katsuragi

May 20, 2017

The Projects

The Projects

as Gondo

Jun 4, 2016

En moi

En moi

as Man on Duty

May 20, 2016

The Emperor in August

The Emperor in August

as Admiral Hisanori Fujita

Aug 8, 2015

Kakekomi

Kakekomi

as Seisetsu

May 16, 2015

Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition

Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition

Apr 11, 2015

A Light in the Distance

A Light in the Distance

Apr 1, 2015

Disconcerto

Disconcerto

as Oka

Oct 18, 2014

Zipang Punk Goemon Rock III

Zipang Punk Goemon Rock III

as Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Mar 29, 2014

TAP: Perfect Education

TAP: Perfect Education

Nov 9, 2013

Why Don't You Play in Hell?

Why Don't You Play in Hell?

Sep 14, 2013

SPEC: Heaven

SPEC: Heaven

as Akira Nitanai

Apr 7, 2012

The Pod of Good Fortune

The Pod of Good Fortune

as Yonosuke Matsudaira

Feb 25, 2012

Hanezu

Hanezu

as Yo-Chan

Feb 1, 2012

Crazy Camel

Crazy Camel

Jan 1, 2012

Tenshi tsukinuke rokuchoume

Tenshi tsukinuke rokuchoume

Nov 19, 2011

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

Sep 23, 2011

Tada's Do-It-All House

Tada's Do-It-All House

as Oka

Apr 23, 2011

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

as Boss Ozawah

Mar 27, 2011

Yakuza Weapon

Yakuza Weapon

as Kenzo Iwaki

Feb 27, 2011

Postcard

Postcard

as Monk

Oct 27, 2010

Kazura

Kazura

Jan 30, 2010

Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly

Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly

Nov 21, 2009

Dark Harbour

Dark Harbour

Jul 11, 2009

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky

Feb 7, 2009

Shaolin Girl

Shaolin Girl

as Rin's Master

Apr 26, 2008

Be a Man!! Samurai School

Be a Man!! Samurai School

as Heihachi Edajima

Jan 26, 2008

The Naked Summer

The Naked Summer

Jan 19, 2008

Pacchigi! Love & Peace

Pacchigi! Love & Peace

Oct 10, 2007

Awakening

Awakening

Jan 27, 2007

Piledriver

Piledriver

Jan 13, 2007

GARO Special: Beast of the Demon Night

GARO Special: Beast of the Demon Night

as Makai Priest Amon

Dec 15, 2006

Damejin

Damejin

as Shinjuku-San

Jul 1, 2006

The Whispering of the Gods

The Whispering of the Gods

as Shopkeeper

Dec 17, 2005

Into a Dream

Into a Dream

as Sato's Father

Jun 11, 2005

The Motive

The Motive

as A-san

Dec 18, 2004

Wild Flowers

Wild Flowers

Apr 17, 2004

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

as Boss Ozawah

Apr 16, 2004

Akame 48 Waterfalls

Akame 48 Waterfalls

as Triangular Eyes

Oct 25, 2003

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

as Boss Ozawah

Oct 10, 2003

9 Souls

9 Souls

as Owner of Candy Shop

Jul 19, 2003

Samurai Resurrection

Samurai Resurrection

as Ieyasu Tokugawa

Apr 26, 2003

Ginji the Slasher

Ginji the Slasher

as Ōmuta

Mar 29, 2003

Jam Films

Jam Films

Dec 28, 2002

Pandora Hong Kong Leg

Pandora Hong Kong Leg

as Young Man

Dec 28, 2002

Madness in Bloom

Madness in Bloom

Oct 19, 2002

Drive

Drive

as Lord Kobari

Aug 24, 2002

Shangri-La

Shangri-La

as Ookura Nagashima

Aug 3, 2002

KT

KT

as Susumu Kawahara

May 3, 2002

Toy Reanimator

Toy Reanimator

as Mr Iwai

Jan 1, 2002

Suicide Club

Suicide Club

as Detective Murata

Oct 29, 2001

Utsushimi

Utsushimi

as Self

Dec 18, 2000

Swing Man

Swing Man

as Oda

Oct 28, 2000

The City of Lost Souls

The City of Lost Souls

as Okijima Gang Member

Sep 15, 2000

Persona

Persona

as Daimon

Aug 5, 2000

Making of Gemini

Making of Gemini

as Self

May 12, 2000

Monday

Monday

as Homeless Man / Demon

Apr 29, 2000

Nagaremono Yokohama Yakuza War

Nagaremono Yokohama Yakuza War

Mar 10, 2000

Shin Mahjong Demon 4: Kabukicho, Gamblers' Alley

Shin Mahjong Demon 4: Kabukicho, Gamblers' Alley

Jan 1, 2000

Gemini

Gemini

as Kakubê

Sep 15, 1999

New Molester Diary 2

New Molester Diary 2

Sep 10, 1999

The Night the Angel Turned Away

The Night the Angel Turned Away

as Aota

Jul 10, 1999

Kikujiro

Kikujiro

as Crazy Man

Jun 5, 1999

Shin-Karajishi Kabushiki-Kaisha

Shin-Karajishi Kabushiki-Kaisha

Feb 20, 1999

Will to Live

Will to Live

Jan 15, 1999

Pornostar

Pornostar

as Yakuza Boss

Oct 10, 1998

Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1

Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1

as Tenkai

Aug 21, 1998

Unlucky Monkey

Unlucky Monkey

as Hobo

Jul 18, 1998

The Outer Way

The Outer Way

Jun 5, 1998

Hanako of the Toilet

Hanako of the Toilet

as Monk

Jun 4, 1998

The Haunted Lantern

The Haunted Lantern

Apr 28, 1998

Guard Dog

Guard Dog

Nov 7, 1997

Lie Lie Lie

Lie Lie Lie

as Den

Oct 4, 1997

Cat's Eye

Cat's Eye

as Umehara

Aug 30, 1997

Postman Blues

Postman Blues

as Boss of Minato Gang

Aug 16, 1997

An Angel with Many Scars

An Angel with Many Scars

Apr 19, 1997

Moonlight Serenade

Moonlight Serenade

as Circus performer

Mar 15, 1997

Born to Be Baby

Born to Be Baby

Jan 1, 1997

Dangan Runner

Dangan Runner

as Kibo Boss

Nov 9, 1996

That's Cheating! The Biggest Plan in History?

That's Cheating! The Biggest Plan in History?

Aug 10, 1996

The Trap

The Trap

as Lt. Nakayama

May 25, 1996

Known As! Pissken

Known As! Pissken

May 10, 1996

Hell Bento: Uncovering the Japanese Underground

Hell Bento: Uncovering the Japanese Underground

as Himself

Dec 12, 1995

A Last Note

A Last Note

Jun 3, 1995

Boxer Joe

Boxer Joe

May 27, 1995

The Stairway to the Distant Past

The Stairway to the Distant Past

as Lt. Nakayama

Mar 18, 1995

Heisei Irresponsible Family: Tokyo de Luxe

Heisei Irresponsible Family: Tokyo de Luxe

as Kanji, Nobuko's father

Jan 28, 1995

King of Bargain: Heaven-Reaching Horn

King of Bargain: Heaven-Reaching Horn

Jan 1, 1995

The Nearest Place to the Sky

The Nearest Place to the Sky

Oct 15, 1994

Uneasy Encounters

Uneasy Encounters

as Man of dry river bed

Apr 23, 1994

The Most Terrible Time in My Life

The Most Terrible Time in My Life

as Lt. Nakayama

Mar 5, 1994

This Is Shinogi

This Is Shinogi

Feb 4, 1994

All Under the Moon

All Under the Moon

as Senba

Nov 6, 1993

The Room

The Room

as The Hitman

Oct 23, 1993

Death of the Lion Kings

Death of the Lion Kings

as Sakurai

Apr 17, 1993

Check

Check

as Hakugin

Nov 25, 1991

Yumeji

Yumeji

as Criminal

May 31, 1991

Ready to Shoot

Ready to Shoot

as Sakurada

Nov 17, 1990

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis

Butoh: Body on the Edge of Crisis

as Himself

Jan 1, 1990

Circus Boys

Circus Boys

as Tattoo Master

Nov 23, 1989

Knockout

Knockout

as Daisuke Kamoi

Nov 11, 1989

幸福な市民~勤勉とは? ライオンのように生きたいと願った男の悲喜劇

幸福な市民~勤勉とは? ライオンのように生きたいと願った男の悲喜劇

as Mikio Yamashita

Nov 4, 1989

Shinran: Path to Purity

Shinran: Path to Purity

Jun 2, 1987

Mitsugetsu

Mitsugetsu

as Brokerage Firm President

Jan 28, 1984

The Dropout

The Dropout

as Painter

Oct 2, 1982

Kagero-za

Kagero-za

as Homeless

Aug 21, 1981

Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen

Apr 1, 1980

Kami no ochite kita hi

Kami no ochite kita hi

Oct 24, 1979

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

Sep 17, 1977

Evil Spirits in the Darkness

Evil Spirits in the Darkness

as Hirose Kinzō

Jun 7, 1971

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief

Diary of a Shinjuku Thief

as Actor

Feb 15, 1969

The Notorious Concubines

The Notorious Concubines

Sep 27, 1968

Crazy Love

Crazy Love

Sep 22, 1968

The Pistol That Sprouted Hair

The Pistol That Sprouted Hair

as Taka

May 1, 1968

Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands

Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands

Oct 3, 1967