Kyoko Maya

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

17Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 9, 1952

Birth Place: Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

About Kyoko Maya

Born as Sonoko Shibamoto

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kyoko Maya reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kyoko Maya'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kyoko Maya remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tora-san Meets His Lordship, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kyoko Maya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kyoko Maya's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

Tora-san Meets His Lordship (1977) movie poster

★8.5

Tora-san Meets His Lordship: Tora-san befriends the descendant of a feudal lord. The man asks Tora to locate his deceased son's wife who resides som

Tora-san Meets His Lordship

1977•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

Hana's Miso Soup: Yasutake Shingo works as a newspaper reporter but his life is stiffled and lifeless. That changes one day when he meets

Hana's Miso Soup

2014•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Flowers: Flowers examines the lives of six women across three generations, from the Show period all the way through to the presen

Flowers

2010•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Suspicion: A car going at 25 mph plunges into the sea at Shinko Harbour, Toyama prefecture. Inside is the local business magnate Fu

Suspicion

1982•Crime

★6.9

Basara: The Princess Goh (1992) movie poster

★6.9

Basara: The Princess Goh: Furuta Oribe is ordered to become tea master under Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his teacher Sen no Rikyū, the former tea mas

Basara: The Princess Goh

1992•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kyoko Maya.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	Hana's Miso Soup	Kimiko Matsunaga	Super Hit	Similar →
2014	Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Spring Special	-	Average	Similar →
2010	Flowers	Fumie Katayama	Hit	Similar →
2008	Kekkon shiyou yo	Sachiko Katori	Average	Similar →
2005	Furyo shonen no yume	-	Flop	Similar →
2005	Spring Snow	-	Flop	Similar →
2001	Surgeon Makoto Saeki's Homicide Chart	Mieko Doi	Flop	Similar →
1992	Basara: The Princess Goh	Okin	Hit	Similar →
1992	Tokugawa Ieyasu: The Conqueror of Japan	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Samurai and the Secret of the Flower	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Female Doctor in the Surgical Ward	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Suspicion	Sakie Kataoka	Hit	Similar →
1981	Good Luck Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Glowing Autumn	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Tora-san Meets His Lordship	Mariko	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	The Last Swordsman	Ochisa	Average	Similar →
1973	Long Journey into Love	Akiko	Flop	Similar →

Kyoko Maya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kyoko Maya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kyoko Maya is "Tora-san Meets His Lordship" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Kyoko Maya acted in?

Kyoko Maya has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kyoko Maya?

Other notable films include "Hana's Miso Soup", "Flowers", and "Suspicion".