Sato is a real person portrayed by Shô Kasamatsu in the TV series Tokyo Vice (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Test (season 1), they were 29 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 18 aired and have accumulated 5674 positive votes.
The character of Sato is mainly associated with Samantha.
Episodes16
The Test
episode S1.E1 april 2022Hired as Meicho Shimbun's first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career - and life - on connecting the dots.
Kishi Kaisei
episode S1.E2 april 2022As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.
Read the Air
episode S1.E3 april 2022Jake's persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri--but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.
I Want It That Way
episode S1.E4 april 2022As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.
Everybody Pays
episode S1.E5 april 2022When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato's recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.
The Information Business
episode S1.E6 april 2022An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip.
Sometimes They Disappear
episode S1.E7 april 2022Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.
Yoshino
episode S1.E8 april 2022While Samantha risks it all for Polina's safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss's men.
Don't Ever F**king Miss
episode S2.E1 february 2024As Jake, Katagiri, and Samantha pursue the truth about Polina, Sato clings to life--but not all of Chihara-kai are hoping for his full recovery.
Be My Number One
episode S2.E2 february 2024As Jake and Katagiri seek new meaning at work, Samantha confronts a thief in her club, and Chihara-kai welcome a returning member.
Old Law, New Twist
episode S2.E3 february 2024Katagiri and Nagata ramp up their efforts. Jake gets invited to an exclusive party. Samantha and Sato deal with a growing problem at the club.
Like a New Man
episode S2.E4 february 2024As the new yakuza task force takes off, Ishida calls a summit. While Sato and Hayama join forces, Katagiri and Jake investigate a mysterious return.
Illness of the Trade
episode S2.E5 february 2024After a disastrous setback, Sato and Hayama strategize a way forward. Jake and Katagiri pursue their target--and try not to land in his crosshairs.
I Choose You
episode S2.E6 march 2024Chihara-kai attempt to regroup after a devastating shootout. Jake, Katagiri, and Nagata pursue a tip from Samantha.
The War at Home
episode S2.E7 march 2024A death at Chihara-kai causes upheaval. Jake makes a long overdue visit home. Katagiri hopes a perp will help break his case wide open.
The Noble Path
episode S2.E8 march 2024Jake's successful trip to the U.S. propels the group in a new direction, while Katagiri struggles with his case's devastating turn of events.
- The Test
- Kishi Kaisei
- Read the Air
- I Want It That Way
- Everybody Pays
- The Information Business
- Sometimes They Disappear
- Yoshino
- Don't Ever F**king Miss
- Be My Number One
- Old Law, New Twist
- Like a New Man
- Illness of the Trade
- I Choose You
- The War at Home
- The Noble Path
Best moments8
- When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato's recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.
- An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip.
- While Samantha risks it all for Polina's safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss's men.
- As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.
- Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.
- Jake's persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri--but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.
- As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.
- Hired as Meicho Shimbun's first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career - and life - on connecting the dots.
- Everybody Pays
- The Information Business
- Yoshino
- I Want It That Way
- Sometimes They Disappear
- Read the Air
- Kishi Kaisei
- The Test