Commonly known just as Odajou, and also known for unusual hairstyle and eclectic style of dressing, he is the epitome of epitome of 'cool Japan' known as much for his persona as his work. He has starred in such films as the Katsuhiro Otomo-directed live-action movie adaptation of the manga and anime series, Mushishi, where he was featured as the main character, Ginko, as well as other well-known films such as SHINOBI - Heart Under Blade. -wikipedia

Credits include: The Wind Rises, Drive My Car, Dolls, Casshern and Tony Takitani

Credits include: From Up on Poppy Hill, Tales from Earthsea, Our Little Sister, Seance and Charisma

In Japan he is best known for his fishing comedy series, known as Tsuribaka Nisshi ("The Fishing Maniac's Diary"), which currently spans 21 movies. Outside of Japan, Nishida may be best known for his portrayal of Pigsy in the TV series Monkey, or for his role in the 2008 film The Ramen Girl, as the Sensei of American actress Brittany Murphy's character. Has received ten Japanese Academy Award nominations, winning twice, for Dun-Huang in 1988 (Best Actor) and Gakko and Tsuribaka Nisshi 6 in 1993

Credits include: Yearning, Scattered Clouds, The Stranger Within a Woman, Daughters, Wives and a Mother and Hourou-ki

Credits include: Our Little Sister, Ichi, Boku no kanojo wa saibôgu, Real and The Incite Mill

Credits include: Crows Zero II, Helter Skelter, A Bride for Rip Van Winkle, Rage and Homunculus

Credits include: Yae's Sakura