Atsushi Yamanishi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

25Total Films

9.6 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 12, 1962

Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Atsushi Yamanishi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Atsushi Yamanishi'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 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Atsushi Yamanishi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sisam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Atsushi Yamanishi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Atsushi Yamanishi's career based on audience ratings.

★9.6

★9.6

Sisam: A history drama portraying the confrontation between the indigenous Ainu people living on Japan’s northernmost main isla

Sisam

2024•Drama

★9.3

★9.3

AIBOU: The Movie IV: A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the rel

AIBOU: The Movie IV

2017•Crime

★8.3

★8.3

AIBOU: CSI Files: Investigator Yonezawa is searching images from the Tokyo Big City Marathon, targeted for a terrorist bomb attack. Within

AIBOU: CSI Files

2009

★7.8

★7.8

Rose Color's Buko: Sachiko is an university student. Her nickname is Buko, because she has been negative about everything since she was you

Rose Color's Buko

2014•Comedy

★7.5

★7.5

Initiation Love: Set in Shizuoka and Tokyo, Japan in the late 1980's. Takkun is a university student in Shizuoka attempting to find a job

Initiation Love

2015•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Atsushi Yamanishi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Army on the Tree	Miyagi	Flop	Similar →
2024	大川と小川の休日捜査	-	Average	Similar →
2024	Sisam	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	闇に咲く花	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	ナニワ金融道 3発目～大蛇市マネーウォーズ～	-	Hit	Similar →
2022	ナニワ金融道 2発目〜銭と泪と権利と女〜	-	Hit	Similar →
2022	Naniwa Kinyudo - Haibara knocks on the door of Imperial Finance!	-	Hit	Similar →
2022	The World Laughs	-	Hit	Similar →
2022	夜来香ラプソディ	-	Flop	Similar →
2021	99.9 Criminal Lawyer: SP	Kozo Tsuburaya	Flop	Similar →
2021	Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko	Zenji (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2018	Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku	-	Average	Similar →
2018	Fuunjitachi ~ Rangaku Kakumei-hen	-	Flop	Similar →
2017	AIBOU: The Movie IV	Rokuro Kakuta	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Initiation Love	Manager Kuwashima	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Rose Color's Buko	Restaurant Owner	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	AIBOU: The Movie III	Rokuro Kakuta	Hit	Similar →
2009	AIBOU: CSI Files	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	AIBOU: The Movie	Rokuro Kakuta	Hit	Similar →
2007	Gumi. Chocolate. Pine.	-	Flop	Similar →
2000	Souten no Yume Shoin to Shinsaku Shin-seiki eno Chosen	-	Average	Similar →
1999	The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	Scary Fairy Tales: Alice in Wonderland	-	Flop	Similar →
1998	Sleepless Town	Jiro	Hit	Similar →
1995	Musume Bugyo On-na Ro Hisho	-	Flop	Similar →

Atsushi Yamanishi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Atsushi Yamanishi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Atsushi Yamanishi is "Sisam" with a rating of 9.6/10.

How many movies has Atsushi Yamanishi acted in?

Atsushi Yamanishi has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Atsushi Yamanishi?

Other notable films include "AIBOU: The Movie IV", "AIBOU: CSI Files", and "Rose Color's Buko".