Actor

Ryuichi Sakamoto

1981–present1952–2023MusicDocumentaryDramaHistory

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 2 films ↗Also wrote 1 screenplay ↗

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Known For

52 acting credits

as Amakasu

The Last Emperor

as Amakasu

1987

The Last Emperor

as Yonoi

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

as Yonoi

1983

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Filmography

2025Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014Self8.0 2025Ryuichi Sakamoto: DiariesSelf (archive footage)8.0 2024Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Days10.0 2024Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His EraSelf 2023Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TVSelf (archive footage)6.9 2023SUGA: Road to D-DAYSelf7.3

About

Ryuichi Sakamoto (坂本龍一, Sakamoto Ryūichi, January 17, 1952 - March 28, 2023) was a Japanese composer, record producer, and actor who had pursued a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). With his bandmates Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, Sakamoto influenced and pioneered a number of electronic music genres.

As Director

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2020Incomplete 1985All Star Video

As Screenwriter

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2006Alva Noto + Ryuichi Sakamoto: Insen Live

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