Shunichi Okita

Shunichi Okita
Born	January 30, 1946 (age 79) Tokyo, Japan
Occupation	Actor
Years Active	1964 - 1986
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Shunichi Okita is a former Japanese actor who portrayed Ichiro Yamanaka in Ultraman Ace. His real name is Tsuyoshi Yoshida and he also went by Shunichiro Okita .

Career

Okita made his debut in 1964 by starring in the film Homecoming and appeared in numerous other Nikkatsu films. In the 1970s, he transitioned into television, often portraying delinquents and thugs. In 1972, he became known for his role in Ultraman Ace.

After playing many villainous roles in period dramas and detective shows, Okita retired from the entertainment industry in the late 1980s. He and his wife opened a restaurant and bar called "La Shion" in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo.

In the 2010s he returned to the public eye and reunited with his former Ace co-stars, later joining Ace Channel alongside Keiji Takamine, Mitsuhiro Sano, Keiko Nishi, and Akinori Umezu in April 2021. The group conducts lectures, interactive sessions, and meet-and-greet events across Japan.

Roles

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1972	Ultraman Ace	Ichiro Yamanaka

Gallery

Okita as Ichiro Yamanaka in Ultraman Ace

Miscellaneous

Okita at an Ultraman Ace 40th anniversary event in 2012

Keiji Takamine at an Ultraman Ace 50th anniversary event in 2022