Makoto Akatsuka - Actor Profile

Makoto Akatsuka

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
36Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 19, 1951
Birth Place: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Makoto Akatsuka reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Makoto Akatsuka'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Makoto Akatsuka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tora-san Goes North, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Makoto Akatsuka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Makoto Akatsuka's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Tora-san Goes North (1987) movie poster
★8.7

Tora-san Goes North: When his travels take him to rural Hokkaido, Tora-san helps a cantankerous old veterinarian (Mifune) in his relationship

Tora-san Goes North

1987•Comedy
★8.5
Tora-san's Pure Love (1976) movie poster
★8.5

Tora-san's Pure Love: When Tora-san's infatuation with his nephew's school teacher causes family turmoil, he leaves on his travels again. When

Tora-san's Pure Love

1976•Comedy
★8.0
Tora-san Makes Excuses (1992) movie poster
★8.0

Tora-san Makes Excuses: Tora befriends a pretty barbershop owner and runs into Izumi. When Tora twists his ankle, Mitsuo comes to care for him a

Tora-san Makes Excuses

1992•Comedy
★7.8
The Twilight Samurai (2002) movie poster
★7.8

The Twilight Samurai: Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a me

The Twilight Samurai

2002•Drama
★7.5
Love and Honor (2006) movie poster
★7.5

Love and Honor: A look at the relationship between a young blind samurai and his wife, who will make a sacrifice in order to defend her

Love and Honor

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Makoto Akatsuka.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Hoshi ni katarite - Flop Similar →
2015 Sat-chan Tadashi-chan: Sengo minshu-teki dokuritsu pro funtō-ki Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 Bitter Coffee Life Dago Kano Flop Similar →
2010 Hissatsu shigotonin 2010 - Flop Similar →
2010 Hissatsu Shigotonin 2010 - Flop Similar →
2008 Beauty - Flop Similar →
2008 Kabei: Our Mother Policeman Hit Similar →
2006 Love and Honor - Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Hidden Blade - Hit Similar →
2003 I Love Peace Makoto Hatori Flop Similar →
2002 The Twilight Samurai Yazaki Super Hit Similar →
2001 The King of Minami: Yakuza Finance - Flop Similar →
1992 Tora-san Makes Excuses - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Playtime Never Ends - Hit Similar →
1991 Kim's War - Flop Similar →
1991 Kumokiri Nizaemon: The Great Bandit - Flop Similar →
1991 Goaisatsu - Flop Similar →
1990 Mr. Lady Cinderella at Dawn - Flop Similar →
1990 Nozomi Witches English Teacher Flop Similar →
1987 Tora-san Goes North - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Our Teacher - Flop Similar →
1983 The Bored Samurai Yaguruma Benji Flop Similar →
1981 Aoba gakuen monogatari - Flop Similar →
1980 Tokyo Earthquake Magnitude 8.1 - Average Similar →
1979 Gaki taishō kōshinkyoku - Flop Similar →
1979 Nomugi Pass - Average Similar →
1978 Tokyo kara kita onna no ko - Flop Similar →
1977 The Yellow Handkerchief Chinpira Hit Similar →
1976 Tora-san's Pure Love - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Oretachi no toki - Flop Similar →
1975 The Village - Hit Similar →
1973 Kôkôsei burai hikae: Tsuki no Muramasa - Flop Similar →
1971 Wet Sand in August Mamoru Watanabe Flop Similar →
1970 School Festival Night: A Sweet Experience - Flop Similar →
N/A Fight! Dragon (TV Pilot) - Dragon Flies to Hong Kong. Kojiro Musashi Flop Similar →
1969 Double Suicide Sangoro Hit Similar →

Makoto Akatsuka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Makoto Akatsuka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Makoto Akatsuka is "Tora-san Goes North" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Makoto Akatsuka acted in?

Makoto Akatsuka has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Makoto Akatsuka?

Other notable films include "Tora-san's Pure Love", "Tora-san Makes Excuses", and "The Twilight Samurai".