Ai Saotome - Actor Profile

Ai Saotome

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
20Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 29, 1958
Birth Place: Kagoshima - Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ai Saotome reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ai Saotome's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ai Saotome remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Don't Cry, Nanking, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ai Saotome Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ai Saotome's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Don't Cry, Nanking (1995) movie poster
★8.5

Don't Cry, Nanking: In December 1937, during the Second Japanese-Sino War, a Chinese doctor, his Japanese pregnant wife, their teenage daugh

Don't Cry, Nanking

1995•War
★8.0
Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again: Tora-san visits Hokkaido and is reunited with Lily. Now divorced, she plans to resume her singing career and renews her

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again

1975•Comedy
★7.5
The Skull Soldier (1992) movie poster
★7.5

The Skull Soldier: Narumi, a man out for revenge with the powers he received and a bit of help from the one who saved his life, he creates

The Skull Soldier

1992•Action
★7.0
Terra Warrior Ψ BOY (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Terra Warrior Ψ BOY: Six year old Momoko and Motoharu are turned suddenly into High school students. And more than that they have now psychic

Terra Warrior Ψ BOY

1985•Sci-Fi
★6.6
Face (2000) movie poster
★6.6

Face: Awkward and withdrawn, Masako kills her sister in an explosion of pent-up humiliation and rage that sends her tumbling i

Face

2000•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ai Saotome.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Another Battle - Average Similar →
2000 Face Sakiko Kariyama Hit Similar →
1996 Shabu - Flop Similar →
1995 Don't Cry, Nanking Rieko Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Skull Soldier - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Jokyōshi 'izu noodoriko' satsujin jiken - Flop Similar →
1985 Terra Warrior Ψ BOY Katayama Sensei Hit Similar →
1985 The Seburi Story Hana Average Similar →
1984 Beauty in the Flames - Flop Similar →
1984 Fireflies in the North Setsu Furuya Flop Similar →
1983 She Cat Mineko 'Cat' Kagami Flop Similar →
1983 The Politicians Namiko Flop Similar →
1978 Ore wa Ueno no puresurī - Flop Similar →
1976 The Legend of Love & Sincerity: Conclusion - Flop Similar →
1976 青春の構図 吉川ケイ Flop Similar →
1975 Minato no Yoko Yokohama Yokosuka - Flop Similar →
1975 Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again Mariko Super Hit Similar →
1975 Spoonful of Happiness - Flop Similar →
1975 The Legend of Love & Sincerity: Continuation - Flop Similar →
1974 The Legend of Love & Sincerity Ai Flop Similar →

Ai Saotome - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ai Saotome?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ai Saotome is "Don't Cry, Nanking" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Ai Saotome acted in?

Ai Saotome has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ai Saotome?

Other notable films include "Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again", "The Skull Soldier", and "Terra Warrior Ψ BOY".