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Dai Kanai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 29, 1927
Birth Place: Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dai Kanai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Dai Kanai'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dai Kanai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in High Seas Hijack, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Dai Kanai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dai Kanai's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
High Seas Hijack (1977) movie poster
★10.0

High Seas Hijack: Terrorists hijack an oil tanker and threaten to blow it up unless Japan meets their demands.

High Seas Hijack

1977•Adventure
★8.0
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Ultraman: Terror on Route 87: Theatrical version of episode 20 of Ultraman (1966 TV series). An enormous bird-monster is attacking motorists on Route

Ultraman: Terror on Route 87

1989•Action
★7.8
The Life of Chikuzan (1977) movie poster
★7.8

The Life of Chikuzan: After over 50 years of wandering up and down Japan, finally in the 1970s, the rough-hewn blind shamisen player and folk-

The Life of Chikuzan

1977•Drama
★7.5
Professional Killers (1973) movie poster
★7.5

Professional Killers: Two assassins are hired to carry out a hit on the second wife of a candle merchant, but someone is watching...

Professional Killers

1973•Drama
★7.1
Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars (1985) movie poster
★7.1

Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars: Nobita helps Doraemon to create a space movie. After Dekisugi fails to help them, the duo rope in Shizuka, who prefers t

Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars

1985•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dai Kanai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Shikoku - Flop Similar →
1999 MY Beautiful EGO - Flop Similar →
1998 The Dimension Travelers old man Average Similar →
1989 Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 Security Guard of Omuro Park Super Hit Similar →
1985 Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars Xuanwu (voice) Hit Similar →
1979 Demon Pond Village Headman Average Similar →
1977 High Seas Hijack Doctor Hatsuyama Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Life of Chikuzan Sadakichi, Father Super Hit Similar →
1975 Conflagration Ship Doctor Hatsuyama Hit Similar →
1975 Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees - Hit Similar →
1974 My Way Kiyoshi Kawamura Average Similar →
1973 Professional Killers Shiba no Jihê Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Cat Knew - Flop Similar →
1972 My Voiceless Friends - Flop Similar →
1971 A Woman Called En - Flop Similar →
1961 The Harbor Lights - Flop Similar →

Dai Kanai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dai Kanai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dai Kanai is "High Seas Hijack" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Dai Kanai acted in?

Dai Kanai has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dai Kanai?

Other notable films include "Ultraman: Terror on Route 87", "The Life of Chikuzan", and "Professional Killers".