Hiroyuki Yabe - Actor Profile

Hiroyuki Yabe

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
7Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 23, 1971
Birth Place: Osaka, Japan.

About Hiroyuki Yabe

Hiroyuki Yabe is one half of the comedy duo NINETY NINE (his partner is Takashi Okamura (岡村隆史)).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hiroyuki Yabe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hiroyuki Yabe'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hiroyuki Yabe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Messengers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hiroyuki Yabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hiroyuki Yabe's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2
Messengers (1999) movie poster
★6.2

Messengers: Naomi Shimizu is a young career woman working for Enrico Dandolo, an Italian fashion house. That is until one day the co

Messengers

1999•Comedy
★5.0
Boys, Be Ambitious (1996) movie poster
★5.0

Boys, Be Ambitious: Chunba and Kotetsu, grows up in the working class neighborhood of Kishiwada in Osaka in the mid-seventies. Their life in

Boys, Be Ambitious

1996•Crime
★5.0
No Problem 2 (2002) movie poster
★5.0

No Problem 2: Kimura wins a trip to Hong Kong, but once he arrives, he is mistaken as a hitman and is assigned to kill Yumiko, the fem

No Problem 2

2002•Action
★0.0
Maguro no shippo (2000) movie poster
★0.0

Maguro no shippo: When his internet business fails and leaves him in heavy debt, Ryota takes a position on a tuna fishing boat set to sail

Maguro no shippo

2000•Drama
★0.0
Mecha Ike Morning Musume. Okamura Girls' High School Trip. (2001) movie poster
★0.0

Mecha Ike Morning Musume. Okamura Girls' High School Trip.: Members go on a Field Trip to fulfill their dreams as part of Okamura Girl's High School.

Mecha Ike Morning Musume. Okamura Girls' High School Trip.

2001

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hiroyuki Yabe.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Mecha Ike Morning Musume. Okamura Girls' High School 2. Sports Festival - Flop Similar →
2003 Mecha Ike Morning Musume. Okamura Girls' High School 2. Final Exam - Flop Similar →
2002 No Problem 2 - Flop Similar →
2001 Mecha Ike Morning Musume. Okamura Girls' High School Trip. - Flop Similar →
2000 Maguro no shippo - Flop Similar →
1999 Messengers Shigekazu Yokota Average Similar →
1996 Boys, Be Ambitious - Flop Similar →

Hiroyuki Yabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroyuki Yabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroyuki Yabe is "Messengers" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Hiroyuki Yabe acted in?

Hiroyuki Yabe has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroyuki Yabe?

Other notable films include "Boys, Be Ambitious", "No Problem 2", and "Maguro no shippo".