Daishi Matsunaga

Directing

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

8Total Films

9.8 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 3, 1974

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daishi Matsunaga reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Daishi Matsunaga'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), Daishi Matsunaga remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in School Ghost Story: Curse Special, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Daishi Matsunaga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daishi Matsunaga's career based on audience ratings.

★9.8

School Ghost Story: Curse Special (2000) movie poster

★9.8

School Ghost Story: Curse Special: Japanese horror film with four segments.

School Ghost Story: Curse Special

2000•Horror

★6.5

★6.5

Fifteen Boys Adrift: A troop of children from eight to thirteen, abandoned on an island, struggling for life in the midst of passion fueled b

Fifteen Boys Adrift

1982•Animation

★6.1

★6.1

Hush!: Naoya and Katsuhiro are boyfriends, new in their relationship. Things are uneven at first—Naoya is open and free while K

Hush!

2001•Drama

★5.4

The Limit of Sleeping Beauty (2017) movie poster

★5.4

The Limit of Sleeping Beauty: Aki is an unsuccessful 29-year-old actress who eventually became a magician's assistant. While pretending to be hypnotis

The Limit of Sleeping Beauty

2017•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Dependence: Hayato comes back to his home village after father breaks his legs and cannot walk anymore. He brings his wife Ami along

Dependence

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daishi Matsunaga.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	The Limit of Sleeping Beauty	Fancy Restaurant Guest	Flop	Similar →
2017	MATSUMOTO TRIBE	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2011	Two Rabbits in Osaka	-	Flop	Similar →
2006	Dependence	Hayato Tsukamoto	Flop	Similar →
2002	The Lost Virgin	Takashi Yamamoto	Flop	Similar →
2001	Hush!	Hiro's Boyfriend	Average	Similar →
2000	School Ghost Story: Curse Special	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Fifteen Boys Adrift	Doniphan (voice)	Hit	Similar →

Daishi Matsunaga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daishi Matsunaga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daishi Matsunaga is "School Ghost Story: Curse Special" with a rating of 9.8/10.

How many movies has Daishi Matsunaga acted in?

Daishi Matsunaga has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daishi Matsunaga?

Other notable films include "Fifteen Boys Adrift", "Hush!", and "The Limit of Sleeping Beauty".