Kazuo Hayashi - Actor Profile

Kazuo Hayashi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
14Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1945
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kazuo Hayashi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Sci-Fi

The majority of Kazuo Hayashi's filmography leans towards the Sci-Fi 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 57% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kazuo Hayashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kazuo Hayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kazuo Hayashi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.6
Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked (1982) movie poster
★8.6

Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked: The epic conclusion to the Ideon saga, featuring what was meant to be the final 5 episodes of the TV series. The Solo Sh

Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked

1982•Sci-Fi
★7.9
Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978) movie poster
★7.9

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: The Yamato and her crew face the onslaught of the Comet Empire, a civilization from the Andromeda Galaxy who seek to con

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato

1978•Animation
★7.8
Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King (1980) movie poster
★7.8

Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King: When a new threat from outer space called Galaxy King arrives on Earth seeking an equation for a new type of energy, Sky

Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King

1980•Action
★7.7
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999) movie poster
★7.7

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie: Sakura Kinomoto, a Card Captor, wins a game of chance and is awarded a trip to Hong Kong, along with her best friend Tom

Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie

1999•Fantasy
★7.6
Be Forever Yamato (1980) movie poster
★7.6

Be Forever Yamato: The Black Nebula Empire attacks Earth and threatens to blow up the planet with a bomb they placed on Earth if counter at

Be Forever Yamato

1980•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kazuo Hayashi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2012 Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Wars Rider Hunter Silva (voice), Riderman (voice) Average Similar →
1999 Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie Clow Reed (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1999 Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs Megaranger Budo (voice) Average Similar →
1987 The Tale of Genji Emperor Suzaku (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Take the X Train - Flop Similar →
1983 Golgo 13: The Professional Computer 1 Operator Average Similar →
1983 Final Yamato Yasuo Nanbu Hit Similar →
1982 Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked Gije (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1982 Space Runaway Ideon: Contact Gije Zaral (voice) Hit Similar →
1980 Be Forever Yamato Yasuo Nanbu (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1980 Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1979 Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage Yasuo Nanbu Hit Similar →
1978 Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato Yasuo Nanbu Super Hit Similar →
1975 Kamen Rider Amazon: The Movie Diving Beetle Beastman (voice) Average Similar →

Kazuo Hayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kazuo Hayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kazuo Hayashi is "Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Kazuo Hayashi acted in?

Kazuo Hayashi has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kazuo Hayashi?

Other notable films include "Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato", "Kamen Rider: Eight Riders vs. Galaxy King", and "Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie".