Kōki Mitani Japanese Actor Known for A Ghost of a Chance
Kōki Mitani · playwright and screenwriter · Japanese
Known for
Biography
Kōki Mitani is a Japanese actor born on 8 July 1961 in Setagaya. He is known for A Ghost of a Chance (2011) and The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022).
Early life
He went on to study at Nihon University College of Art.
Career
He appears in Furuhata Ninzaburō (1994), the earliest title among his listed credits. He has 12 films and 5 TV series on record from 1994 to 2024. All About Suomi (2024) is the newest entry in his credits. The records also name him as director on 9 titles, including The Magic Hour, and writer on 16 titles, including Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald.
Recognition
He has won two Mainichi Film Awards (1992 and 1998). His other honours include the Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer (1998) and a Juzo Itami Award (2023). In total, he has received 5 awards.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Satomi Kobayashi (1995 to 2011, divorced). He has one child on record.
Filmography
17 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All About Suomi | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2022 | The 13 Lords of the Shogun | Writer | TV series |
| 2019 | Hit Me Anyone One More Time | Director | Film |
| 2016– | Sanadamaru | Writer | TV series |
| 2015 | Galaxy Turnpike | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2013 | The Kiyosu Conference | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2011 | A Ghost of a Chance | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2009– | The Three Musketeers | Writer | TV series |
| 2008 | The Magic Hour | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2006 | The Uchōten Hotel | Director, Writer | Film |
| 2004– | Shinsengumi! | Writer | TV series |
| 2004 | University of Laughs | Writer | Film |
| 2001 | Minna no Ie | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2000 | Tales of the Unusual | Writer | Film |
| 1997 | Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald | Writer, Director | Film |
Show all 17 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994– | Furuhata Ninzaburō | Writer | TV series |
| Tsuki akari mezasu furusato Fū-unji tachi | Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Juzo Itami Award | Won | |
| 1998 | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer | Won | |
| 1998 | Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay | Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald | Won |
| 1992 | Mainichi Film Award for Best Screenplay | The Gentle Twelve | Won |
| Kikuta Kazuo engeki shō | Won |
Kōki Mitani on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 17.3K @mitanikoki
- Engagement rate
- 6.26% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,078
- Average comments
- 5 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kōki Mitani?
Kōki Mitani is 65 years old, born on 8 July 1961 in Setagaya.
What is Kōki Mitani known for?
Kōki Mitani is known for A Ghost of a Chance (2011) and The 13 Lords of the Shogun (2022).
What is Kōki Mitani’s nationality?
Kōki Mitani is Japanese, born in Setagaya.
How tall is Kōki Mitani?
Kōki Mitani is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Who has Kōki Mitani been married to?
Kōki Mitani’s marriages on record are to Satomi Kobayashi (1995 to 2011).
Has Kōki Mitani won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Juzo Itami Award (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q616943), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson · CC BY 2.0
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