Tenma Shibuya

is a Japanese actor, classical dancer, and cultural exchange activist. He began his career as an actor in 1993 after returning from the United States, where he attended college. He made appearances in a number of films, stage productions, and television dramas in his early acting career in Japan. Some of this work includes: Romeo and Juliet (director: Yukio Ninagawa), Agitator (director: Takashi Miike), and Appleseed (director: Shinji Aramaki). In 2006, Shibuya visited China for the first time, leading to his transition into Chinese show business.

From 2008 to 2010, Shibuya starred in a number of productions of various media, including the Hong Kong film Ip Man, as well as the Chinese productions The Flowers of War and Borrow Gun (借枪). He also appeared in the Taiwanese film Kano, the Russian drama Sorge, and the 2018 international production Air Strike (with Bruce Willis, Adrien Brody, and Rumer Willis).

In addition to acting, Shibuya has been a Japanese classical dancer and songwriter for over twenty years. During this time he has also volunteered in international cultural exchange activities and taught Japanese in high schools as a volunteer in Eugene, Oregon. He is a founder of the Japan-China Cultural Exchange Promotion, a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization aiming to promote cultural exchange between Japan and China. He has served as the general director of this organization since its launch in 2009. The program broke the record for the highest revenue in the history of Chinese TV shows. Shibuya became one of the most popular Japanese actors in China and, as his works were broadcast globally, his worldwide presence was established.

2011–2015 In 2011, Shibuya had a chance to act with Christian Bale in The Flowers of War (directed by Zhang Yimou), playing a military officer.

TV drama Daxifa (Chinese Traditional Magic), released in 2012, gave Shibuya a chance to play a complex and unique character. The role of Wutengzhang, a Japanese magician who came to China to steal a secret document of Chinese traditional magic, differed greatly from the military roles that Shibuya had playing in the past. As the story progresses, the character adopts various identities including: an honest young man, a female dancer, a magician performing on stage, an old woman, and a mad middle-aged man. A further challenge for Shibuya was to speak Mandarin fluently in all 40 episodes. Despite this, Shibuya gained praise for his acting skill and professionalism.

In 2012, Shibuya played Ichiro Nakamura, the second male lead in the film Hushed Roar. His character is a simple-minded person who suffers from hypoglycemia, whose marriage with his long-time lover was ended for his fear that his illness was hereditary. The character, rich in emotions, was an unfamiliar type for Shibuya to play. Shibuya spoke English in the filmas required by the setting. Without knowing him in person, the producer said that Shibuya's performance as a comical role gave her the confidence to cast him, and that she was very satisfied with Shibuya's performance. The film officially participated in Montréal World Film Festival

In 2013, Shibuya participated in KANO. The film tells the story of a high school baseball team in Taiwan. Umin Boya, the director, offered the role as he was impressed by Shibuya's performance in Ip Man. It broke the box office record in Taiwan and was also very successful in Japan, Hong Kong, and some other countries. In the same year, Shibuya appeared in Xiaobaohelaocai, his first opportunity to play a comedic role in China. Busy in Taiwan shooting KANO, he was able to join for one day of filming in Beijing. The supporting role of colonel Qingtian was a complicated one, despite only a few appearances. His performance was praised by both the crew members and the audience. He was noted in the main cast despite the size of his part.

Shibuya continued to expand his range in China through TV dramas Fenghuoshuangxiong (2013), Youchai (2015), and Tiezaishao (2015).

By 2015, Shibuya had more freedom in choosing future appearances as his fame and wealth increased. He led in Wanfeng, a graduation project by a group of students from Beijing Film Academy.

2018–present Shibuya had kept in touch with Xiao Feng since they worked on Hushed Roar in 2012. So, when Xiao Feng directed Air Strike four years later, he entrusted Shibuya with the only Japanese main role. Telling the story of the Japanese bombings on Chongqing during WWII, the film features stars from four countries: Liu Ye (China), Bruce Willis and Adrien Brody (USA), Song Seung-heon (Korea), and Shibuya. He plays an ace pilot who flies a Zero fighter, fighting against Chinese battle-planes.

Shibuya appeared quite frequently on TV in China in autumn 2015. Five TV series in which Shibuya starred: Tiezaishao, Ershisidaoguai, Jieqiang, Xuanya, and Xuebao, were broadcast on over ten channels in China. A number of Shibuya's fans commented and discussed the roles Shibuya portrayed, especially that of his drama, Tiezaishao.

Shibuya has also collaborated with enterprises as an image character or a spokesman: In July 2013, he attended an art exhibition. In March 2014, he collaborated with Antique jewelry brand, House of Willow. In May 2014, he spoke for Millennium Residences Beijing at the Tenma Shibuya's Art Space & Art Life Style project. In April 2015, he attended the Yinluchi Art District Fine Brushwork Exhibition. In July 2015, he spoke at Chao Hong's Painting Art Exhibition, Combining the East and the West. In February 2017, he collaborated with the fragrance frand, RE CLASSIFIED at the project of its promotion, "Tenma Shibuya Comprehends Ancient Greek Philosophy through Perfume."

As of 2019, Shibuya has appeared in over 100 works including films, television dramas, and plays in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and America. Today, he is recognized as one of famous Japanese actors in Chinese-speaking regions, especially in mainland China.

Television Year Title Region Director Role Chuanjia China Wang Wei General MIura Growing pains of swordsmen China Shang Jing Ninja: Hattori 2020 Binbian bushi haitanghong China Hui Kaidong General Kyujou 2018 Taiwanwangshi China Cui Liang Police dpt Chief：Matsumura 2017 Sorge Russia Sergey Ginzburg Imuro 2016 Youchai China He Liu, Bai Yang Shuigu Xinfu 2015 Ershisidaoguai China Zhang Yuzhong Dachuan 2015 Tiezaishao China Liu Xin Gaomu Yiren 2014 Fenghuoshuangxiong China Jin Liangyan Heitian zhongxiong 2013 Xiaobaohelaocai China Shang Jing Qingtian Dazuo 2012 Xuanya China Liu Jin Saburo Shibuya 2012 Shenmirenzhi China Shao Jinghui Songben Wulang 2012 Haojiahuo China Jian Chuanhe Kanji Abe 2011 Dakuaize China Gao Jin Guitian Cilang 2011 Daxifa China Wang Shuo Wuteng Zhang 2011 Jiezhenguochuanqi China Lei Xianhe Jitian 2011 Xingfumanwu China Jia Yiping Mouye 2010 Jieqiang China Jiang Wei Jiateng Jinger 2010 Zhizhewudi China Jian Chuanhe Yunchuan Xiuyi 2010 Woshichuanqi China Xu Zongzheng Heichuan Shuo 2010 Chuanjuntuanxuezhandaodi China Li Shu Yedao Canger 2010 Tiexuezhonghun China Zhou Youchao Yuantian Duizhang 2009 Shengsixian China Kong Sheng Dubian Chunliang 2009 Yangguifeimishi China You Xiaogang Daban Gumalv 2009 Xuebao China Chen Haowei Dubian Wu 2009 Watashigakodomodattakoro Japan Xianbingduiyuan 2008 Didaoyingxiong China Ding Hei Shangdao Cilang 2006 Caoyuanchunlaizao China Wang Tao Shouji Kanai 2005 Iryoushounenyinmonogatari Japan Truck Driver 2004 Kekkon Japan Medical Jurisprudence 2003 Kougenheirasshai Japan Hotel Manager 2002 Rakutenseikatsu Japan Cameraman

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Musical Year Title Region Role Notes 1998-99 Kumagon's forest Japan Kumagon & Horosuke,2roles)-Leading7 Regional big halls (Takasaki, Mattou, Sasebo, Sendai, Kanazawa, Takasago, Chiba)

Ballet Year Title Region Role Notes 1997 Bolero Japan Dance Ensemble Tokyo culture hall

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