Mihoko Shibata

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

7Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: May 31, 1948

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mihoko Shibata reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mihoko Shibata'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), Mihoko Shibata remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Quiet Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mihoko Shibata Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mihoko Shibata's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

A Quiet Life: A melodrama about the life of a mentally disabled young man and his devoted sister after their famous novelist father an

A Quiet Life

1995•Drama

★7.0

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969) movie poster

★7.0

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game: The third chapter of the ‘Red Peony Gambler’ saga depicts the happiness and sadness of Red Peony Oryu’s life as she seal

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

1969•Action

★6.3

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) movie poster

★6.3

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally: Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village.

Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally

1989•Action

★6.3

A Taxing Woman's Return (1988) movie poster

★6.3

A Taxing Woman's Return: Ryōko Itakura returns as the tough-as-nails government taxing agent. This time she must figure out a way to expose a fan

A Taxing Woman's Return

1988•Comedy

★6.1

Tales of a Golden Geisha (1990) movie poster

★6.1

Tales of a Golden Geisha: Nayoko, a good-hearted geisha, brings luck to the men she sleeps with, even though most are scoundrels who don’t deserve

Tales of a Golden Geisha

1990•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mihoko Shibata.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1995	A Quiet Life	Mother	Hit	Similar →
1990	Tales of a Golden Geisha	Woman Career in Movies	Average	Similar →
1989	Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally	-	Average	Similar →
1988	A Taxing Woman's Return	Shigeko Ukeguchi	Average	Similar →
1969	Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Exterminate the Young Boss!	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Three Faces of Love	Kayo	Flop	Similar →

Mihoko Shibata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mihoko Shibata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mihoko Shibata is "A Quiet Life" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Mihoko Shibata acted in?

Mihoko Shibata has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mihoko Shibata?

Other notable films include "Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game", "Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally", and "A Taxing Woman's Return".