Ryushi Mizukami
Ryushi Mizukami, born December 26, 1964 is a Japanese actor and screenwriter hailing from Toyama Prefecture. He is affiliated with Toei Management and possesses a unique set of skills, including horseback riding and choreography.
Mizukami's journey in the entertainment industry began with his involvement in situation theaters before participating in small theater productions and other producer-led performances. Subsequently, he made his mark in the realms of film and television, establishing himself as a versatile actor. Additionally, he pursued a career as a screenwriter, crafting scripts for plays, movies, and V-cinema projects. His talents are diverse, exemplified by his recognition with the Special Jury Prize at the Yokohama Film Festival for the movie "SCORE" in 1995 and the Excellence Award at the 1998 Japan TV Scenario "Toryumon" contest.
Beyond his roles on screen, Mizukami is a dedicated educator. He serves as a professor in the Film Department at Kyoto University of Art and Design, contributing to the development of young talents. His wealth of experience and knowledge is being passed on to the next generation of filmmakers, shaping the future of the industry.
Acting
Movie
Ring 0
as Wataru Kuno
2000
Movie
Dead or Alive
as Yakuza (uncredited)
1999
Movie
Swallowtail Butterfly
1996
Movie
Getting Any?
as Thug
1995
Movie
Ley Lines
as Fake Passport Shop
1999
Movie
Ring
1995
Movie
Alive
as Warden 1
2003
Movie
The City of Lost Souls
as Ide
2000
Movie
Onibi: The Fire Within
as Hanamura
1997
Movie
Score
as 'Right'
1995
Movie
Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1
as Akinari Katô
1998
Movie
Endless Waltz
1995
Movie
Awakening
2007
Movie
Tokarev
1994
Movie
Confessions of a Dog
as Shiro Ono
2006
Movie
Tetsujin 28: The Movie
as Hideyuki Kawai
2005
Movie
Another Battle
2000
Movie
Jubaku: Spellbound
as Ikenoue
1999
Movie
Petrel Hotel Blue
2012
Movie
Randen: The Comings and Goings on a Kyoto Tram
as Meguri Nagamine
2019
Movie
A Haunted School
as Michitaka Tateyama
1996
Movie
I Stand Alone - SEX & LOVE
1996
Movie
Yoko the Cherry Blossom
2015
Movie
Nosari: Impermanent Eternity
2020
Crew
Movie
Kamihate Store
Screenplay
2012
Movie
New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2
Screenplay
2004
Movie
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear
Writer
1997
Movie
Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf
Screenplay
2001
Movie
Girl's Life
Writer
2009
Movie
Shinigami no Yaiba
Screenplay
2010
Movie
Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly
Co-Writer
2009
Movie
New Shadow Warriors V: Hattori Hanzo vs Onmyoji
Screenplay
2005
Movie
New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter
Screenplay
2005
Movie
Tokyo Neo Mafia
Screenplay
2008
Movie
Empire of Dirty Money
Screenplay
2007
Movie
Dekotora Gaiden: A Man’s Life, a Road of Dreams
Writer
2001