Naoto Takenaka is a Japanese actor, film director, comedian, and singer. His film credits include Ping Pong alongside Yosuke Kubozuka, Ye. Shanghai. with Masahiro Motoki, Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, 009-1: The End of the Beginning, Shinjuku Incident with Jackie Chan, and Enter the Fat Dragon with Donnie Yen. Takenaka has also appeared in the series Sumo Do, Sumo Don't! and directed the film ZOKKI. Beyond acting and directing, he has made music contributions, including the release of popular singles Sayonara Color/Koi Ha Akai Bara and Koino Malakanyang with sandii.