Manabu Nakanishi - Actor Profile

Manabu Nakanishi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 22, 1967
Birth Place: Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

About Manabu Nakanishi

Manabu Nakanishi is a Japanese retired professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler, who was primarily associated with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He is a one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, one-time G1 Climax winner and three-time IWGP Tag Team Champion. Nakanishi has always stayed based in Japan, but has wrestled for various other promotions including World Championship Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Noah and Pro Wrestling Zero1. Nakanishi's career slowly declined after a spinal injury in 2011, but he continued to wrestle for a further nine years, before retiring on February 22, 2020. In 1992, Nakanishi won bronze in freestyle wrestling at the Asian Championships. Later that year, he competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and placed eleventh.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manabu Nakanishi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Manabu Nakanishi's filmography leans towards the Action 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Manabu Nakanishi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in NJPW Tag League Finals 2015, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Manabu Nakanishi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Manabu Nakanishi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manabu Nakanishi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 NJPW Road To The New Beginning 2020 - Night 5 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2019 NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2019 Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2018 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2018 My Dad Is a Heel Wrestler - Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW New Year Dash !! 2018 Manabu Nakanishi Hit Similar →
2018 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2017 Manabu Nakanishi Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017 Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2017 NJPW New Year Dash !! 2017 Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2016 NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2016 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW Destruction in Hiroshima 2016 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW G1 Climax 26: Day 1 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 7) - Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW: Best of the Super Juniors 2016 (Day 6) - Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW The New Beginning in Niigata 2016 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2016 Himself Flop Similar →
2016 NJPW New Year Dash !! 2016 Manabu Nakanishi Hit Similar →
2015 NJPW Tag League Finals 2015 Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2015 NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2015 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2015 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW Destruction In Okayama Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW G1 Climax 25: Day 19 (Final) Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2015 NJPW Dominion 7.5 in Osaka-jo Hall Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2015 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW Invasion Attack 2015 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW The New Beginning in Sendai Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2015 NJPW The New Beginning in Osaka 2015 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2014 NJPW Road To Tokyo Dome - Day 6 - Flop Similar →
2014 NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11 - Flop Similar →
2014 NJPW World Tag League 2014 - Day 11 Himself Flop Similar →
2014 NJPW Destruction in Kobe 2014 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2014 NJPW G1 Climax 24: Day 12 (Final) Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2013 NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2013 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2013 NJPW Destruction 2013 Manabu Nakanishi Hit Similar →
2013 Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson Himself Super Hit Similar →
2012 NJPW King of Pro-Wrestling 2012 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2010 NJPW Dominion 6.19 - Flop Similar →
2010 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV Manabu Nakanishi Super Hit Similar →
2009 NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~ - Flop Similar →
2009 NJPW Resolution 2009 - Flop Similar →
2009 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2008 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2007 Tokyo Serendipity Satan Gokokuji Average Similar →
2007 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1 Manabu Nakanishi Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35 - Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3 - Flop Similar →
2002 NJPW The Spiral - Flop Similar →
1995 WCW Halloween Havoc 1995 Kurasawa Hit Similar →
1995 WCW Clash of The Champions XXXI Kurasawa Flop Similar →

Manabu Nakanishi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Manabu Nakanishi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manabu Nakanishi is "NJPW Tag League Finals 2015" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Manabu Nakanishi acted in?

Manabu Nakanishi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Manabu Nakanishi?

Other notable films include "Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson", "NJPW Sakura Genesis 2017", and "NJPW Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall".