Mineko Nishikawa - Actor Profile

Mineko Nishikawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
19Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 23, 1958

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mineko Nishikawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mineko Nishikawa'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mineko Nishikawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mineko Nishikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mineko Nishikawa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat (1991) movie poster
★10.0

Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat: A woman who, disguised as a beggar, turns out to be a formidable assassin, is charged by a warden to infiltrate a women'

Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat

1991•Action
★7.6
Proof of the Man (1977) movie poster
★7.6

Proof of the Man: When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New Yo

Proof of the Man

1977•Drama
★7.5
A Chaos of Flowers (1988) movie poster
★7.5

A Chaos of Flowers: Set in the Taisho era, which might be regarded as Japan's Hippie Phase, Hana no ran is a story about fashionable people

A Chaos of Flowers

1988•Drama
★7.3
The Pledge to Megumi (2021) movie poster
★7.3

The Pledge to Megumi: A film depicting the story of Yokota Megumi who was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977.

The Pledge to Megumi

2021•Drama
★6.0
King of Sha-kin 4 (1998) movie poster
★6.0

King of Sha-kin 4:

King of Sha-kin 4

1998

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mineko Nishikawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 The Pledge to Megumi - Hit Similar →
2015 Hamon-gumi 2 : The Exiled - Flop Similar →
2015 Hamon-gumi: The Exiled - Flop Similar →
2014 Gokudo no Ane - Flop Similar →
2000 Shura ga Yuku 12 - Flop Similar →
1998 The King of Minami: Trans Woman Blues - Flop Similar →
1998 King of Sha-kin 4 - Average Similar →
1997 Kamaitachi: 39 Years Old Motoko Flop Similar →
1996 Shura ga Yuku 3 - Flop Similar →
1996 Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo - Flop Similar →
1994 The Lioness Saeko Harada Flop Similar →
1991 Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Yakuza Ladies 3 Yumi Awa Average Similar →
1988 A Chaos of Flowers Takino Hayashi Super Hit Similar →
1988 Ooku: Empress of the Tokugawa Hanazawa Flop Similar →
1988 Gate of Flesh Machiko Kikuma Average Similar →
1987 Tokyo Bordello Kobana /Prostitute Flop Similar →
1982 Gate of Youth 2 Hatsumi Flop Similar →
1977 Proof of the Man - Super Hit Similar →

Mineko Nishikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mineko Nishikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mineko Nishikawa is "Female Prisoner Scorpion: Death Threat" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mineko Nishikawa acted in?

Mineko Nishikawa has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mineko Nishikawa?

Other notable films include "Proof of the Man", "A Chaos of Flowers", and "The Pledge to Megumi".