Takeshi Kitano, born on January 18, 1947, in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan, is a renowned Japanese actor and director. He gained fame for his game show 'Takeshi's Castle.' His early films focused on crime dramas involving the yakuza or police, and he is noted for his unique acting and directing style. As a director, he often features slow-paced scenes followed by quick moments that abruptly conclude events. His films are known for their dark philosophy, often blending humor and empathy with characters, generating mixed reactions from audiences and critics.
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Meaning of the name - Takeshi
brave warrior, strong and valiant
Read Full Takeshi Name AnalysisJanuary 18, 1947 Facts
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Takeshi Kitano belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Adachi-ku
Educated At: Adachi Ward fourth junior high school | Tokyo Metropolitan Adachi High School | Meiji University
Occupation: producer | director | film director | television presenter | painter | comedian | writer | actor | screenwriter
Awards Received: The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette | Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer | Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director | Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor | Officer of the Legion of Honour | Golden Arrow Award | Asian Film Award for Best Director | European Film Award for Best Non-European Film | Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director | Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres | Silver Lion | Golden Lion
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 18, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 18, 2026 |
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| Sun | 27 Capricorn 46 | 28 Capricorn 36 | 17 Aries 2 |
| Moon | 18 Sagittarius 5 | 27 Capricorn 17 | 11 Scorpio 38 |
| Mercury | 24 Capricorn 45 | 26 Capricorn 42 | 19 Pisces 25 |
| Venus | 11 Sagittarius 18 | 1 Aquarius 29 | 9 Pisces 13 |
| Mars | 24 Capricorn 44 | 26 Capricorn 21 | 26 Pisces 42 |
| Jupiter | 23 Scorpio 8 | 19 Cancer 0 | 26 Scorpio 31 |
| Saturn | 6 Leo 32 | 27 Pisces 20 | 2 Leo 25 |
| Uranus | 18 Gemini 20 | 27 Taurus 35 | 18 Gemini 30 |
| Neptune | 10 Libra 48 | 29 Pisces 48 | 9 Libra 13 |
| Pluto | 12 Leo 30 | 3 Aquarius 16 | 11 Leo 1 |
| Rahu | 9 Gemini 12 | 11 Pisces 13 | 5 Gemini 1 |
| Ketu | 9 Sagittarius 12 | 11 Virgo 13 | 5 Sagittarius 1 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Takeshi Kitano's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 21 January, 2026 - Mars opposition Saturn
Exact: 31 January, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars aspects Ketu
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter trine Jupiter
Exact: 31 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mercury
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Sun
Exact: 20 June, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 19 August, 2026 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 28 September, 2026 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 08 October, 2026 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 18 October, 2026
