Rights Representation
Sygnite Tokyo manages the personality rights of some of the most iconic celebrities that have made a great impact to our world. Please let us know if you are interested in using the likeness, names, signatures, quotes and other rights related to the legendary icons we represent for your advertising projects. Some of the icons are also available for merchandise opportunities.
Toshiro Mifune
Toshiro Mifune is one of the most internationally celebrated Japanese film actors, appearing in nearly 170 films during his lifetime. Mifune is best known for his collaboration with director Akira Kurosawa in works such as “Rashomon”, “Seven Samurai” and “Yojimbo”, playing the leading role in 16 of his films.
His masculine portrayals in his films earned him a reputation as the world's best samurai actor and has inspired many actors and directors around the globe. Almost two decades after his passing, he was honored with a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016, becoming only the fourth Japanese to receive one.
・2025:105th anniversary of Mifune's birth
・2027:30th anniversary of Mifune’s passing
For inquiries regarding the use of Mifune's rights in advertising or merchandise, please contact Sygnite Tokyo.
* We are also able to license film rights and private photos owned by the Mifune Family.