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Shota Sometani Filmography

ActorBORN 1992KOTO102 FILMS IN DB

ShotaSometani

Known for Acting · Threads of Our Hearts, A School Behind Bars, Suzuki=Bakudan

102
FILMS IN DB
$1,138
TOTAL VALUE
20
PRICED
$57
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
As the Gods Will
~$200 · BLU-RAY · 2014
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Saint Young Men The Movie ~Holy Men vs Demon Army~
$98 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Shota Sometani, a prolific Japanese actor born in 1992, has carved a niche for himself that resonates strongly with physical media enthusiasts. Known for his intense and often unsettling performances, Sometani first garnered international attention with his lead role in Sion Sono's controversial 2011 film *Himizu*, a brutal depiction of youth in post-Tohoku disaster Japan. This early work immediately established him as an actor capable of carrying complex, challenging narratives – the kind of art house cinema often celebrated on niche Blu-ray and DVD labels. His diverse filmography continues to draw collectors, ranging from his significant role in the popular live-action *Parasyte* adaptations (2014-2015), which saw robust home video releases, to his critically acclaimed turn in *The Master Plan* (2021). While 2022’s *Suzume* brought him to a global animated audience, his earlier, more dramatic roles like those in *Tokyo Tribe* (2014) or the more recent *First Love* (2019) are particularly sought after for their daring directorial vision and Sometani's fearless performances, often appearing on limited edition imports. Collectors appreciate not only the depth he brings to his characters but also the opportunity to own these cinematic gems, often in their highest fidelity formats.

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