Ikki Sawamura

Born in Kagoshima on July 10, 1967, Ikki Sawamura (real name Kozo Nomura) started his career as a fashion model before making his acting debut in the mid-1990s. A long-standing presence in Japanese television dramas and films, he is signed to Ken-On. Best known for Steamboy (voice), Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (voice), and Grand Maison Paris.

Ikki Sawamura’s Career Across Film, TV, and Voice Work

Born Kozo Nomura, Ikki Sawamura built his public profile first as a fashion model before transitioning into acting, eventually becoming a recognizable face in Japanese television dramas and feature films. While primarily known as a live-action actor and TV presenter, his work extends into voice acting, earning him a place in notable anime and animated film productions.

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Most Known Roles of Ikki Sawamura

Yosuke Makino (voice) – Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (2023)

Rikutaro Kyono – Grand Maison Paris (2024, film)

Yukawa Tetsuro – Tokumei! (2023, TV series)

Steamboy and Anime Appearances

Sawamura voiced the character David in Katsuhiro Otomo’s animated epic Steamboy (2004), a high-profile production from the director behind Akira. The film featured a strong ensemble Japanese cast and received wide theatrical release through Toho. Later, he returned to voice acting with a role in Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine (2023), voicing Yosuke Makino.