Person · Actor

Shota Sometani

A talented young actor confronts emotional and supernatural challenges as he takes on powerful leading roles that showcase his rising prominence in Japanese cinema.

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1992

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In short · Acting since 2000, 3 decades active, 88 credits.

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Biography

Shota Sometani is a Japanese actor born in Koto, Tokyo. He has received recognition for his performances in various films, especially for his leading roles in *Himizu* and *Parasyte*. In *Himizu*, he plays a young boy coping with personal loss and emotional distress, while in *Parasyte*, he portrays the protagonist who encounters a supernatural threat when a strange organism attaches to his hand. These performances have helped elevate his profile in Japanese cinema.

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