Tanabe Seiichi
- Name: Tanabe Seiichi
- Native name: 田辺誠一
- Also Known as: たなべ せいいち
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: April 3, 1969
- Age: 55
In 1985, at the age of 16, he formed "Art Project Swim" which developed creative activities such as self-produced films, paintings and novels, and photography. Later, his art activities received an award in the digital category of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
In 1987, at the age of 18, he was selected as the exclusive model for the 2nd "Men's Non-no" and made his debut as a model. After that, he worked as a model until 1994.
Tanabe debuted as an actor in 1992 at the age of 23. At first, he mainly appeared in late-night TV dramas, but gradually he appeared in movies and TV commercials as well.
In 1999, his first directorial work "dog-food" was officially invited to the Berlin International Film Festival. In 2003, his second directorial work "Life is Journey" was released in theaters. Edit Biography
Screenwriter & Director
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Life Is Journey | 0.0 |
| DOG FOOD | 0.0 |
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Hotei no Dragon
Japanese Drama, 2025, 10 eps
Tendo Tatsuo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hokago Karte
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Takasaki Shuji [Director of pediatrics department]
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
|
SKY Castle
Japanese Drama, 2024, 9 eps
Asami Hideyo [Sae's husband]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Fujiko. F Fujio SF Tanpen Drama Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hakobiya
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Shiratori Ken
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Gifted Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Amakusa Tsunekawa
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Gifted
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Amakusa Tsunekawa (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Keiji 7-nin Season 9
Japanese Drama, 2023, 9 eps
Ebisawa Yoshiki
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Sorette Pakuri Janai Desu ka?
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Tadokoro Joseph [Happy Smile IP Department staff]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Ranman
Japanese Drama, 2023, 130 eps
Noda Motoyoshi
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Dou Suru Ieyasu
Japanese Drama, 2023, 48 eps
Anayama Baisetsu / Anayama Nobutada
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Keiji 7-nin Season 8
Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps
Ebisawa Yoshiki
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
DCU
Japanese Drama, 2022, 9 eps
Totsuka Akio [Hotel manager / Akemi's father] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Konin Todoke ni Han wo Oshita dake desu ga
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Morita Satoshi [President]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Kieta Hatsukoi
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Taniguchi Masahiro
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Keiji 7-nin Season 7
Japanese Drama, 2021, 9 eps
Ebisawa Yoshiki
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Seiten wo Tsuke
Japanese Drama, 2021, 41 eps
Odaka Junchuu / Shingoro [Eiichi's cousin]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Mokomi: Kanojo Chotto Hendakedo
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Shimizu Nobuhiro [Mokomi's father]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Keiji 7-nin Season 6
Japanese Drama, 2020, 9 eps
Ebisawa Yoshiki
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Tantei Yuri Rintaro
Japanese Drama, 2020, 5 eps
Todoroki Keibu [Inspector; Kyoto Prefectural Police Department]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Sousa Kaigi wa Living de! Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 8 eps
Morikawa Akira [mystery writer]
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Alive - Gan Senmoni no Karte
Japanese Drama, 2020, 11 eps
Sudo Susumu [Kaoru's former boss]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Keiji 7-nin Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Ebisawa Yoshiki
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Saka no Tochu no Ie
Japanese Drama, 2019, 6 eps
Yamazaki Yoichiro
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Watashi no Ojisan: Wataoji
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Izumi Masaya [producer]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Takechi Yamato
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
|
Sousa Kaigi wa Living de!
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Morikawa Akira
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Keiji 7-nin Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Ebisawa Yoshiki
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Yakeni Ben no Tatsu Bengoshi ga Gakko de Hoeru
Japanese Drama, 2018, 6 eps
Miura Yuuji
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Aibo Season 16
Japanese Drama, 2017, 20 eps
Tabuse Junji (Ep. 1-2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Boku, Unmei no Hito desu
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Karasuda Shokichi [Makoto's boss]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
Toge Shoushimin Kuranaga Haruyuki no Gyakushu
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Kuranaga Haruyuki
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Kenja no Ai
Japanese Drama, 2016, 4 eps
Sawamura Ryoichi
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Saigo no Restaurant
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Shinogu Sonoba
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Utenai Keikan
Japanese Drama, 2016, 5 eps
Reiji Shibasaki
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Tatakau! Shoten Girl
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Tashiro Toshiyuki
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Dear Sister
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Sakuraba Soichiro [Eito's older brother / Hazuki's former teacher]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Team - Keishicho Tokubetsu Hanzai Sousa Honbu
Japanese Drama, 2014, 9 eps
Shimano Makoto
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
|
Chi No Shio
Japanese Drama, 2014, 4 eps
Detective Taichi Yukinaga
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Otto no Kanojo
Japanese Drama, 2013, 8 eps
Komatsubara Mugitaro
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Saito-san 2
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Hirotaka Yamauchi (Maya's Husband)
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Galileo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Yanagisawa Tadamasa [Former Professional Baseball Pitcher] (Ep.4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Last Hope
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Takagi Junji
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Neo Ultra Q
Japanese Drama, 2013, 12 eps
Haibara Jin
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Priceless
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
a ramen customer (ep3)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Higashino Keigo Mysteries
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Murakami Teruhiko (Ep. 10)
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Answer - Keishichou Kenshou Sousakan
Japanese Drama, 2012, 9 eps
Nagatomo Shinichi
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
37-sai de Isha ni Natta Boku - Kenshui Junjo Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Morishita Kazuaki
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Deka Kurokawa Suzuki
Japanese Drama, 2012, 13 eps
Shiraishi Kousaku
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Zouka no Mitsu
Japanese Drama, 2011, 4 eps
Hashiba Yuuichi
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
11 Nin mo Iru!
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Sanada Minoru
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
853: Detective Kamo Shinnosuke
Japanese Drama, 2010, 8 eps
Muto Yusaku
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
|
Shokojo Seira
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Aran Yukio
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Futatsu no Spica
Japanese Drama, 2009, 7 eps
Sano Takahito
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Soratobu Taiya
Japanese Drama, 2009, 5 eps
Sawada
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Kami no Shizuku
Japanese Drama, 2009, 9 eps
Tomine Issei
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Kekkon Dorobo
Japanese Drama, 2007, 6 eps
Murai Soichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Katagoshi no Koibito
Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps
Kakizaki Yusuke
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Hotelier
Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps
Ogata Kouhei
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Furin Kazan
Japanese Drama, 2007, 50 eps
Oyamada Nobuari
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Damens Walker
Japanese Drama, 2006, 8 eps
Osanai Jo
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Bengoshi no Kuzu
Japanese Drama, 2006, 12 eps
Otsuka Heita (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Ooku: Hana no Ran
Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Warau Sannin Shimai
Japanese Drama, 2005, 20 eps
Hirose Henry
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Rikon Bengoshi Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Takagi Masaki (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Ningen no Shomei
Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps
Saeki Tomoya
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Minami-kun no Koibito
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Kusakabe Seiichiro [Chiyomi's cousin]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Kimi wa Petto
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Hasumi Shigehito
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Night Hospital
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Azuma Kotaro
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Yume no California
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Nakabayashi Rintaro
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Nemurenu Yoru wo Daite
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Shindo Yoji
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Pretty Girls
Japanese Drama, 2002, 9 eps
Takamine Ryo
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
R-17
Japanese Drama, 2001, 12 eps
Nogi Shinya
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
New Year's Resolution
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Amabane Yoshiyuki
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Food Fight
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Kagami Shunsuke
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Gekka no Kishi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps
Takikawa Koji
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Psychometrer Eiji Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Sawaki Akira
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Rasen
Japanese Drama, 1999, 13 eps
Oda Kyousuke
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Koi no Kiseki
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Ijiri Tatsuhiko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Glass Mask Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Hayami Masumi
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Sweet Marriage
Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps
Sakuragi Tomoya
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
|
Glass Mask
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Hayami Masumi
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Psychometrer Eiji
Japanese Drama, 1997, 10 eps
Sawaki Akira
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Ninshin Desuyo 2
Japanese Drama, 1995, 9 eps
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Natsu! Department Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Nanjo Yusaku
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Station
Japanese Drama, 1995, 9 eps
Kuroiwa Takumi
(Main Role)
|
1.0
|
|
Yume Miru Koro wo Sugitemo
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Sakurai Yukio
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Kuni-san Chino Majotachi
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Takeuchi Yusaku
(Support Role)
|
8.5
|
|
Asunaro Hakusho
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
[Tamotsu's friend]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Zutto Anata ga Sukidatta
Japanese Drama, 1992, 13 eps
Kouji Takada
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Bokura wa Jinsei de Ikkai dake Maho ga Tsukaeru
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Shinya [Akito's father]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Prayer: The Time to Think of Nagasaki in a Phantom
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Taoyuan
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
A Garden of Camellias
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Tokura
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Snow Flower
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Wakamura [Miyuki's doctor]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Bleach
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Urahara Kisuke
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Saiki Kuniharu [Kusuo's Father]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
The 100th Love With You
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Hasegawa Shuntaro [Riku's Uncle]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Mr. Maxman
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Takakura Yosuke
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Mother's Trees
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Sakai Shohei
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Vampire in Love
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Rikihiko
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Pale Moon
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Masafumi Umezawa
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Neo Ultra Q Special Screening Part III
Japanese Movie, 2014,
(Unknown)
|
7.5
|
|
Robo-G
Japanese Movie, 2012,
[Harue's husband]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Runway Beat
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Mizorogi Hayato
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Gene Waltz
Japanese Movie, 2011,
(Unknown)
|
6.0
|
|
Liar Game: The Final Stage
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Sendo Arata
(Support Role)
|
8.4
|
|
Genkai in a Black Company
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Fujita Takumi
(Support Role)
|
5.7
|
|
Brass Knuckle Boys
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Telya
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Happy Flight
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Suzuki Kazuhiro
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
|
All Around Us
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Kokobu
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Honey and Clover
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Harada [Rika's Late Husband]
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Memories Of Tomorrow
Japanese Movie, 2006,
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
School Daze
Japanese Movie, 2005,
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
World's End / Girlfriend
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Nakamoto
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
In the Pool
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Kazuo Omori
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Flic
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Namekawa Ikuo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Thirty Lies or So
Japanese Movie, 2004,
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
|
Loved Gun
Japanese Movie, 2004,
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
|
My Lover Is a Sniper
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Funaki Kenichi
(Support Role)
|
4.3
|
|
Milk White
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Matsuo Teruhiko
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Half a Confession
Japanese Movie, 2004,
(Unknown)
|
7.8
|
|
Sayonara, Kuro
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Saigusa Heigo
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Life Is Journey
Japanese Movie, 2003,
(segments "N" & "No where")
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hush!
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Katsuhiro Kurita
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Harmful Insect
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Ogata
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Ring 0: Birthday
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Toyama Hiroshi
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
DOG FOOD
Japanese Movie, 1999,
[Man]
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hageshii Kisetsu
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Inoue Hideki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Blues Harp
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Kenji Shindo
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
April Story
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Yamazaki
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
I Am Juice
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Maeda
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
How Old is River?
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Tsuguo
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Owari ni Mita Machi
Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Joo no Hoigaku: Shikatsushi 3
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Murakami Mamoru
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Joo no Hoigaku: Shikatsushi 2
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Murakami Mamoru
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Joo no Hoigaku: Shikatsushi
Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
Murakami Mamoru
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
An no Ririkku: Sakuragi An Haiku Hajimetemimashita
Japanese Special, 2021, 2 eps
Motomiya Ayuhiko
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Tantei ga Hayasugiru SP
Japanese Special, 2019, 2 eps
Masuda Keisuke
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Hotel Keibitai: Tanabe Sunao
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Tanabe Sunao
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tsumatachi no Shinkansen
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Ishizawa Ohiko
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Dolce 2
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Kanemoto Kenichi
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Sabishii Karyudo
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Kano Toshiaki
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Yurichika e ~ Mama kara no Dengon ~
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Oyamada Ryota
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Dolce
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Kanemoto Kenichi
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
|
Oka-san no Saigo no Tsuitachi
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Hayama Hiroto
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Kikotsu no Hanketsu
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Nishio Tomonori
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Hana no Hokori
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hitmaker Aku Yu Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Aku Yu
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Matsumoto Seicho Special: Aoi Byoten
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Sakino Tatsuo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Satomi Hakkenden
Japanese Special, 2006, 2 eps
Oboshisa Mojiro
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Tokugawa Tsunayoshi - Inu to Yobareta Otoko
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Glass Mask SP
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Hayami Masumi
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Kinyobi no rikon shitai tsuma-tachi e
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Lie or Truth Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 17)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Love Music
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 350 eps
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
|
Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 209)
(Guest)
|
5.9
|
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 29)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
|
Hirake! Goma Okoku
Japanese TV Show, 1995, 23 eps
(19960305)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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