Tak Sakaguchi (å ‚å £ æ‹", Sakaguchi Taku, born March 15, 1975) is a
Japanese actor, director, fight choreographer, and stuntman. He is
best known for his role in Ryuhei Kitamura's cult film, Versus. Since
his debut, Sakaguchi has worked with Kitamura several times, often
appearing alongside fellow Kitamura staple Hideo Sakaki. He has also
worked with frequent Kitamura collaborators Yudai Yamaguchi and Yuji
Shimomura. Sakaguchi is a talented martial artist, and most often
appears in films featuring copious fight scenes, usually performing
all of his own stunts. He is purportedly skilled in Bajiquan, Shorinji
Kempo, Boxing, Kickboxing, and while recently filming Re:Born learned
the tactical martial art Zero Range Combat developed by Yoshitaka
Inagawa.Before entering into the film industry, Sakaguchi was an
underground street fighter who was well known for his skill in the
martial arts. He was discovered by then-unknown director Ryuhei
Kitamura, who recruited Sakaguchi for a lead role in Versus. Since
then, Sakaguchi has appeared in several films directed by Kitamura,
including the Azumi films, Kitamura's short in the Jam Films titled
The Messenger, and minor roles in Aragami and Alive. He played a
larger role in the quirky, yet successful Battlefield Baseball
(produced by Kitamura and directed by Yudai Yamaguchi).2006 saw
Sakaguchi in more mainstream roles, such as Yashamaru in Shinobi:
Heart Under Blade, and "Grave" in Death Trance. He also guest-starred
in the Japanese tokusatsu show, Kamen Rider Kabuto, as the villain
Reiji Nogi/Cassisworm. In 2008, Sakaguchi made his directorial debut
with Sakigake!! Otokojuku (a.k.a. "Samurai School"), in which he also
starred, wrote the screenplay, and choreographed the action sequences.
He made a cameo appearance in Yoshihiro Nishimura's 2008 exploitation
film, Tokyo Gore Police, as well as directed/starred in Yoroi: Samurai
Zombie, based on a story by Ryuhei Kitamura.In 2011, Sakaguchi
reprised his role as Yakyû Jubei in Deadball, a reimagining of
Battlefield Baseball, and also co-directed/starred in Yakuza Weapon,
based on the manga GokudÅ Heiki. In 2013, Sakaguchi announced his
retirement from acting to focus on work behind the camera. Despite
this, he is expected to reprise his role as KSC2-303 in Ryuhei
Kitamura's Versus 2, and has stated that he is currently working on a
sequel to Death Trance.
Japanese actor, director, fight choreographer, and stuntman. He is
best known for his role in Ryuhei Kitamura's cult film, Versus. Since
his debut, Sakaguchi has worked with Kitamura several times, often
appearing alongside fellow Kitamura staple Hideo Sakaki. He has also
worked with frequent Kitamura collaborators Yudai Yamaguchi and Yuji
Shimomura. Sakaguchi is a talented martial artist, and most often
appears in films featuring copious fight scenes, usually performing
all of his own stunts. He is purportedly skilled in Bajiquan, Shorinji
Kempo, Boxing, Kickboxing, and while recently filming Re:Born learned
the tactical martial art Zero Range Combat developed by Yoshitaka
Inagawa.Before entering into the film industry, Sakaguchi was an
underground street fighter who was well known for his skill in the
martial arts. He was discovered by then-unknown director Ryuhei
Kitamura, who recruited Sakaguchi for a lead role in Versus. Since
then, Sakaguchi has appeared in several films directed by Kitamura,
including the Azumi films, Kitamura's short in the Jam Films titled
The Messenger, and minor roles in Aragami and Alive. He played a
larger role in the quirky, yet successful Battlefield Baseball
(produced by Kitamura and directed by Yudai Yamaguchi).2006 saw
Sakaguchi in more mainstream roles, such as Yashamaru in Shinobi:
Heart Under Blade, and "Grave" in Death Trance. He also guest-starred
in the Japanese tokusatsu show, Kamen Rider Kabuto, as the villain
Reiji Nogi/Cassisworm. In 2008, Sakaguchi made his directorial debut
with Sakigake!! Otokojuku (a.k.a. "Samurai School"), in which he also
starred, wrote the screenplay, and choreographed the action sequences.
He made a cameo appearance in Yoshihiro Nishimura's 2008 exploitation
film, Tokyo Gore Police, as well as directed/starred in Yoroi: Samurai
Zombie, based on a story by Ryuhei Kitamura.In 2011, Sakaguchi
reprised his role as Yakyû Jubei in Deadball, a reimagining of
Battlefield Baseball, and also co-directed/starred in Yakuza Weapon,
based on the manga GokudÅ Heiki. In 2013, Sakaguchi announced his
retirement from acting to focus on work behind the camera. Despite
this, he is expected to reprise his role as KSC2-303 in Ryuhei
Kitamura's Versus 2, and has stated that he is currently working on a
sequel to Death Trance.
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