Kenji Takaoka

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

29Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 4, 1949

Birth Place: Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kenji Takaoka reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kenji Takaoka'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kenji Takaoka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ninja Vixens: Forbidden Paradise, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kenji Takaoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kenji Takaoka's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Ninja Vixens: Forbidden Paradise (1999) movie poster

★7.0

Ninja Vixens: Forbidden Paradise: Mizuho Enomoto debuts as Myst, one of two beautiful ninja sisters who save Iyori, a young samurai on the run. Myst and B

Ninja Vixens: Forbidden Paradise

1999•Action

★7.0

Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet (1990) movie poster

★7.0

Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet: Junko pretends to be a yakuza and gets more than he bargained for when he is tasked with avenging the murder of a fellow

Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet

1990•Crime

★6.5

★6.5

Evening Primrose: The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution

Evening Primrose

1974•Romance

★6.3

★6.3

Red Paper Lantern: A young and newly-married couple in Tokyo lives a hard life moving repeatedly because of their unfamiliar relationships

Red Paper Lantern

1974•Drama

★5.6

★5.6

Oh, My Son!: A man whose son has been murdered pushes to create laws to financially protect victims' families.

Oh, My Son!

1979•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kenji Takaoka.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Conquest 8	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	Conquest 7	-	Flop	Similar →
2005	Yamato	Shiro Mogi	Flop	Similar →
2001	Closed Ward	Dr. Matsui	Flop	Similar →
2001	Road to the Don 16	-	Flop	Similar →
1999	Ninja Vixens: Forbidden Paradise	-	Hit	Similar →
1998	日本暴力地帯三	-	Flop	Similar →
1998	Road to the Don	-	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Maneater	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Bounty Dog WANTED!	-	Flop	Similar →
1993	Neo Gokudoden KIZA	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Neo Chinpira 2: Zoom Goes the Bullet	Shinji Kazama	Flop	Similar →
1990	Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet	Shinji Kazama	Hit	Similar →
1988	Goryokaku	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Mayonaka no tsuma-tachi	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	不倫　この愛が裁けますか	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Sound of the Tide	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Female Doctor in the Surgical Ward	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Karate Cop 2	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Gone Without Saying Goodbye!	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Oh, My Son!	Yoshikawa	Average	Similar →
1976	Tenpo suiko-den: ohara yugaku	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Oh Seagull, Have You Seen the Sparkling Ocean? An Encounter	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Evening Primrose	Kunihiko Tanigawa	Hit	Similar →
1974	Virgin Blues	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Legend of Love & Sincerity	Shiroyama	Flop	Similar →
1974	Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters	Aoki	Flop	Similar →
1974	Red Paper Lantern	-	Average	Similar →
1973	Teardrops	Goro	Flop	Similar →

Kenji Takaoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kenji Takaoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kenji Takaoka is "Ninja Vixens: Forbidden Paradise" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kenji Takaoka acted in?

Kenji Takaoka has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kenji Takaoka?

Other notable films include "Neo Chinpira: Zoom Goes the Bullet", "Evening Primrose", and "Red Paper Lantern".