is a common
Japanese given name used by either sex.
Possible writings
Katsumi can be written using different
kanji characters and can mean:
;as a given name
*克己, "overcome, self/oneself"
*克巳, "overcome, sixth earthly branch"
*克美, "overcome, beauty"
*勝己, "win, self/oneself"
*勝巳, "win, sixth earthly branch"
*勝美, "win, beauty"
*勝実, "win, substance (or fruit)"
The name can also be written in
hiragana or
katakana.
;as a surname
*勝見, "win, look"
People with the name
*, Japanese sumo wrestler
*, Japanese art director
*, Japanese voice actor
*, Japanese high jumper
*, Japanese volleyball player
*, Japanese swimmer
*, Japanese film director
*, Japanese volleyball player
*, Japanese football player
*, Japanese diplomat
*, Japanese field hockey player
*, Japanese voice actor
*, Japanese actor
*, Japanese voice actor
*, Japanese cinematographer
*, Japanese baseball player
*, Japanese rower
*, Japanese video game designer
*, Japanese footballer
*
Céline Tran (born 1979), stage names either Katsumi or Katsuni, French pornographic actress
People with the surname
*, one of the victims killed by
Norio Nagayama
*, the 2016 champion of the
All Japan Kendo Championship
*, Captain of the
Japanese destroyer Tanikaze (1940)
Fictional characters
*Katsumi Akagi (カツミ), a character in the manga and anime series ''
Project ARMS
''Project ARMS'', simply known in Japan as ''ARMS'', is a Japanese manga series written by Kyoichi Nanatsuki and illustrated by Ryoji Minagawa. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from April 1997 to May 2002, with it ...
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Katsumi Kabuto (克美), a character in the manga series ''Tenjho Tenge''
*Katsumi Kajio (克美), a character in the tokusatsu series ''
Ultraman Gaia''
*Katsumi Kelly, a character in the 1957 film ''
Sayonara
''Sayonara'' is a 1957 American Technicolor drama film starring Marlon Brando in Technirama. It tells the story of an American Air Force fighter pilot during the Korean War who falls in love with a famous Japanese dancer. The picture won four Ac ...
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*Katsumi Daido, a character in the 2010 movie ''
Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate''
*Katsumi Kida (克美), a character in the tokusatsu series ''
Kamen Rider Black''
*Katsumi Liqueur, a character in the manga and anime series ''
Silent Möbius
is a twelve-volume manga series created by manga artist Kia Asamiya. Both anime versions have been licensed by Bandai Entertainment. It is heavily influenced by the film ''Blade Runner'' and is centered on the lives of a dedicated group o ...
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*Katsumi Sako (克己), a character in the manga and live-action drama series ''
Life''
*Katsumi Orochi, a character in the manga and anime series ''
Grappler Baki
Grappling, in hand-to-hand combat, describes sports that consist of gripping or seizing the opponent. Grappling is used at close range to gain a physical advantage over an opponent, either by imposing a position or causing injury. Grappling i ...
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Japanese unisex given names
Japanese-language surnames