Ken Matsudaira

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

34Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 28, 1953

Birth Place: Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Matsudaira reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ken Matsudaira'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 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ken Matsudaira remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Benkei, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Matsudaira Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Matsudaira's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Benkei: At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow

Benkei

1997•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Strawberry Road: Hisa Ishii and his brother Akira emigrate from Japan to the United States. They settle in rural California and start a s

Strawberry Road

1991•Drama

★9.3

Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love (2024) movie poster

★9.3

Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love: A tale of friendship, betrayal, and forbidden love—set against the backdrop of Edo’s criminal underworld. While patrolli

Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love

2024•TV Movie

★8.9

★8.9

New Abarenbō Shōgun: The eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, fights against evil rampant in Edo while blending in with the common people as To

New Abarenbō Shōgun

2025•TV Movie

★8.8

Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel (1993) movie poster

★8.8

Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel: This is a standalone movie, based on the long-running television series about Shogun Yoshimune. When the very foundatio

Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel

1993•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Matsudaira.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	New Abarenbō Shōgun	Tokugawa Yoshimune	Super Hit	Similar →
2024	Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Her Blue Sky	Dankichi Nitobe (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2019	Musashi	Kojiro	Hit	Similar →
2016	Sanada 10 Braves	Ieyasu Tokugawa	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Tora-san of Goto	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Faces	-	Flop	Similar →
2013	Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion	Taito Asano	Hit	Similar →
2012	One Day in January	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2011	Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding	-	Flop	Similar →
2011	Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals	Yoshimune Tokugawa	Average	Similar →
2011	Home ~Departure of the Bride~	Saeki Torao	Flop	Similar →
2011	Tales of the Bizarre: 2011 Spring Special	-	Average	Similar →
2011	Little Ghostly Adventures of Tofu Boy	-	Flop	Similar →
2009	Zato Ichi: Blind Swordsman Tribute	-	Flop	Similar →
2008	Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	a-nation’07 BEST HIT LIVE	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Ode to Joy	Matsue	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Goblin of Mt. Kurama	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Benkei	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki	Shimohashi Hyogo	Flop	Similar →
1995	History of Jirocho Shimizu	Jirocho Shimizu	Flop	Similar →
1993	Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Destiny Pass	-	Flop	Similar →
1992	Taira no Kiyomori	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Strawberry Road	Hisa Ishii	Super Hit	Similar →
1991	Saito Dosan: Rage of Power	Dosan Saito	Hit	Similar →
1989	Kiheitai	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Wind Whistle in Field, Demon Sword: Matsudaira Tadateru cutting the world	Tadateru Matsudaira	Flop	Similar →
1985	Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Tale of Saikaido	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Samurai of Hachiman	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Autumn Interlude	-	Hit	Similar →

Ken Matsudaira - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Matsudaira?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Matsudaira is "Benkei" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Matsudaira acted in?

Ken Matsudaira has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Matsudaira?

Other notable films include "Strawberry Road", "Samurai Detective Onihei: Lawless Love", and "New Abarenbō Shōgun".