It seems that Kitano chose this structure out of a renewed consideration for the fans who have long loved him as comedian Beat Takeshi, giving them a “Takeshi-esque” viewing experience.

The man had a knife with him. It is unclear if the suspect had previously met the 74-year-old Kitano, who goes by the stage name Beat Takeshi. The attack took place as Kitano was leaving the ...

mugs like Buddy Hackett and sits below a ridiculous toupee - it's Beat Takeshi! How grim can things get? One need hardly ask. Starting from a drier deadpan before rebooting into unbridled ...