Mariko Akama

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

25Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 26, 1970

Birth Place: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mariko Akama reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mariko Akama'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mariko Akama remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Make the Devil Laugh, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mariko Akama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mariko Akama's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Make the Devil Laugh (2022) movie poster

★8.0

Make the Devil Laugh: Kazuma kills his father in order to protect his mother and younger sister from violence. He begins life at a halfway hou

Make the Devil Laugh

2022•Drama

★8.0

Yakuza:

Yakuza

2020

★7.5

Reminiscence Journey (2022) movie poster

★7.5

Reminiscence Journey: A 48-year-old unsuccessful actor confronts his past when he undergoes hypnosis after a mysterious teenager hands him a n

Reminiscence Journey

2022•Drama

★7.5

Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction (2021) movie poster

★7.5

Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction: Hayami Teruya is a dedicated salaryman who does a workman like job as the chief editor for a magazine. He has personal c

Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction

2021•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Hell Dogs: Bent on revenge, a traumatized ex-police officer must infiltrate a yakuza organization by befriending one of the group's

Hell Dogs

2022•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mariko Akama.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	#Spread	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Numb	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Yukiko a.k.a	-	Flop	Similar →
2023	Takano Tofu	-	Hit	Similar →
2023	Orange Lamp	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Reminiscence Journey	[Fumiya's mother]	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Hell Dogs	Sayoko Kumazawa	Hit	Similar →
2022	Make the Devil Laugh	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	Bldg. N	-	Average	Similar →
2021	The Pretenders	-	Hit	Similar →
2021	Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Yakuza	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Care Nin 2: The Flower in Your Heart	Yuka Kinoshita	Flop	Similar →
2018	Killing for the Prosecution	Odajima's Wife	Average	Similar →
2018	Watashino Jinsei Nanoni	-	Hit	Similar →
2017	Goodbye, Grandpa!	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	Kid Mon: Real Name Unknown	-	Average	Similar →
2015	If Tomorrow Comes	Junko Matsui	Flop	Similar →
2014	Piano in a Storeroom	-	Flop	Similar →
2013	Greatful Dead	Kyoko Saejima	Average	Similar →
2013	Enoshima Prism	Yoshie Kijima	Flop	Similar →
2012	Chronicle of My Mother	-	Hit	Similar →
2011	The 11 Words Murder	Tadashida Yamamori	Hit	Similar →
1998	Murderous Intent in the Pacific	Honda Eri	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Red Spyder Liles	-	Flop	Similar →

Mariko Akama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mariko Akama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mariko Akama is "Make the Devil Laugh" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mariko Akama acted in?

Mariko Akama has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mariko Akama?

Other notable films include "Yakuza", "Reminiscence Journey", and "Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction".