Kanpei Hazama

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

19Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 20, 1949

Birth Place: Sukumo, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kanpei Hazama reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Kanpei Hazama's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 5% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kanpei Hazama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gozu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kanpei Hazama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanpei Hazama's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

★6.8

Gozu: Minami mistakenly kills a gangster associate of his named Brother. Almost as soon as the murder takes place, the body of

Gozu

2003•Horror

★5.6

★5.6

Sing Salmon Sing: High school student Kasumi Ogino is a member of the school choir and after years of praise for her singing voice thinks

Sing Salmon Sing

2008•Music

★5.3

★5.3

Kitaro: Kitaro is a half human, half creature who keeps an eye on the human society to save them from the evil attacks from anot

Kitaro

2007•Fantasy

★5.3

★5.3

Out: When pregnant lunchbox factory worker Yayoi has finally taken all the abuse she can handle, she strangles her brutish hu

Out

2002•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

The Boss' Wife: The widow of a murdered yakuza boss serves jail time for attacking the man she believes killed her husband. After her re

The Boss' Wife

1988•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kanpei Hazama.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	Osaka Hamlet	Hisanori Kubo	Flop	Similar →
2008	Kitaro and the Millennium Curse	Old Man Crybaby	Flop	Similar →
2008	Sing Salmon Sing	Chiezo Ogino	Average	Similar →
2007	Three for the Road	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Kitaro	Konaki Jiji	Flop	Similar →
2004	School Wars: Hero	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Osaka Wrestling Restaurant	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	Gozu	-	Hit	Similar →
2002	Out	Mitsuyoshi Satake	Flop	Similar →
1998	Ambition Without Honor 3	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Gokudo Steak III	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Gokudo Steak II	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Gokudo Steak	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Let's Shoot Ridiculously	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Kawachi Zankeiden Shamo Chicken (Shamo)	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Boss' Wife	Toyama	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Racketeer Ishimatsu	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	A Cheerful Yakuza	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Wet Lust: Opening the Tulip	-	Flop	Similar →

Kanpei Hazama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanpei Hazama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanpei Hazama is "Gozu" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Kanpei Hazama acted in?

Kanpei Hazama has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanpei Hazama?

Other notable films include "Sing Salmon Sing", "Kitaro", and "Out".