Machiko Washio - Actor Profile

Machiko Washio

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
46Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 2, 1949
Birth Place: Kanagawa, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Machiko Washio reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Machiko Washio'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Machiko Washio remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Neighbor Totoro, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Machiko Washio Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Machiko Washio's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
My Neighbor Totoro (1988) movie poster
★8.1

My Neighbor Totoro: Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the s

My Neighbor Totoro

1988•Fantasy
★8.0
Castle in the Sky (1986) movie poster
★8.0

Castle in the Sky: A young boy and a girl with a magic crystal must race against pirates and foreign agents in a search for a legendary flo

Castle in the Sky

1986•Adventure
★8.0
Botchan (2016) movie poster
★8.0

Botchan: Botchan (Kazunari Ninomiya) has sense of strong justice and does not lie. He is offered a teaching job at a middle in a

Botchan

2016•Drama
★7.2
Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer (1984) movie poster
★7.2

Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer: As the perpetually lecherous Ataru and his friends prepare for a carnival at Tomobiki High School, they gradually realiz

Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer

1984•Animation
★7.1
Adrift in Tokyo (2007) movie poster
★7.1

Adrift in Tokyo: A thug offers to pay a law student's gambling debt if the student will accompany him on a trip across Tokyo.

Adrift in Tokyo

2007•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Machiko Washio.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Menstrual Uncle and His Daughter - Flop Similar →
2022 浅見光彦 軽井沢殺人事件 - Average Similar →
2021 Shinrei Shokudō 2 管理人 Hit Similar →
2021 Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone Librarian Hit Similar →
2018 シャンハイムーン - Flop Similar →
2017 花実のない森 - Flop Similar →
2016 Dr. Hikojiro 2 Shizuko Goshirakawa Flop Similar →
2016 Kyotaro Nishimura Travel Mystery 66: Kushiro-Obihiro Murder Route Hanae Furuya Flop Similar →
2016 Ōoku - Flop Similar →
2016 Botchan - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Dr. Hikojiro Shizuko Goshirakawa Flop Similar →
2014 Hot Road Kazuki's Teacher Hit Similar →
2011 Detective Conan: The Mystery of the Legendary Monster Bird Tomi Flop Similar →
2007 Adrift in Tokyo Midde-aged Woman of Jelly Shop Hit Similar →
2007 The Lawyer of Shimane Kinuyo Hit Similar →
2006 Ōoku supesharu ~ mō hitotsu no monogatari ~ - Flop Similar →
2006 Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace Kuzuoka Hit Similar →
2006 Baian Fujieda the Assassin - Flop Similar →
2004 Hakuro no Shibijin - Flop Similar →
2001 Surgeon Makoto Saeki's Homicide Chart - Flop Similar →
1999 The Black House Dr. Hatano Average Similar →
1999 Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi - Special 1 - Flop Similar →
1994 The Life of Guskou Budori Okami-san Average Similar →
1991 Urusei Yatsura: Always My Darling Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1991 Urusei Yatsura: Terror of Girly-Eyes Measles Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1990 MAROKO Tamiko Yomota (voice) Average Similar →
1989 Urusei Yatsura: Catch the Heart Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1989 Urusei Yatsura: Goat and Cheese Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1989 The Political Game - Flop Similar →
1988 Love on a Daily Basis - Flop Similar →
1988 Urusei Yatsura: Raging Sherbet Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1988 Those Swell Yakuza - Average Similar →
1988 My Neighbor Totoro Teacher (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Urusei Yatsura: The Final Chapter Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Urusei Yatsura: Inaba the Dreammaker - Average Similar →
1987 The Red Spectacles Midori Washio Average Similar →
1986 愛しのチィパッパ - Flop Similar →
1986 Castle in the Sky Okami (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Urusei Yatsura: Lum the Forever Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1985 Congratulatory Speech Teruko, Kinuyo's friend Flop Similar →
1985 Urusei Yatsura: Ryoko's September Tea Party Sakura (voice) Average Similar →
1985 Urusei Yatsura: Remember My Love Sakura (voice) Flop Similar →
1984 Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer Sakura Hit Similar →
1983 Urusei Yatsura: Only You Sakura Average Similar →
1981 Something Like It - Flop Similar →
1975 Invitation of Lust - Flop Similar →

Machiko Washio - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Machiko Washio?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Machiko Washio is "My Neighbor Totoro" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Machiko Washio acted in?

Machiko Washio has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Machiko Washio?

Other notable films include "Castle in the Sky", "Botchan", and "Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer".