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Mitsuo Asano

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
39Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mitsuo Asano reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mitsuo Asano'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 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mitsuo Asano remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mitsuo Asano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mitsuo Asano's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight (1957) movie poster
★10.0

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight: A young lord solves the mystery of multiple murders involving a young couple and a woman.

Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight

1957•Drama
★7.9
Throne of Blood (1957) movie poster
★7.9

Throne of Blood: Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures.

Throne of Blood

1957•Drama
★7.5
The Scarlet Cherry Lord (1958) movie poster
★7.5

The Scarlet Cherry Lord: Light-hearted samurai comedy. The second son of a feudal lord runs away from an arranged marriage. He saves the life of

The Scarlet Cherry Lord

1958•Drama
★7.4
Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji (1955) movie poster
★7.4

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji: Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpac

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji

1955•Drama
★7.3
Miyamoto Musashi (1961) movie poster
★7.3

Miyamoto Musashi: In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His begi

Miyamoto Musashi

1961•History

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mitsuo Asano.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1969 Yonaki Hada - Flop Similar →
1967 Pleasure of Youth Tsuzuki Flop Similar →
1963 Kagemaru of the Iga Clan Inumaru Average Similar →
1963 Edo Ninja Scroll: Seven Shadows - Flop Similar →
1963 Yagyu Military Art: Jubei's Redemption - Average Similar →
1962 Jigoku no kagebōshi - Flop Similar →
1962 Case of Umon: Red Lizard - Flop Similar →
1962 鷹天皇飄々剣　吉野の風雲児 - Flop Similar →
1961 The Conspirator - Average Similar →
1961 Restoration Fire - Hit Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi Yamabushi Hit Similar →
1961 怪人まだら頭巾 - Flop Similar →
1961 Golden Peacock Castle, Part 1 - Average Similar →
1961 Ninjutsu Ōsaka-jō - Flop Similar →
1960 Heavenly Dragon Mitsuo Kakumaru Average Similar →
1960 The Swordsman In The Golden Valley - Flop Similar →
1960 Ryuji, the Gun Slinger - Flop Similar →
1960 Road of Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1959 The Black Hooded Man Rides Again - Flop Similar →
1958 Lion Crest Part 2 - Flop Similar →
1958 Kanbei's Bargain Sale - Flop Similar →
1958 Magistrate Ooka’s Legends - Flop Similar →
1958 Noble Tasuke - Average Similar →
1958 The Scarlet Cherry Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Scroll’s Secret - Average Similar →
1957 The Mansion of Intrigue Ikkaku Obata Flop Similar →
1957 Souls in the Moonlight - Average Similar →
1957 Red peonies on the skin - Flop Similar →
1957 Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Case of a Young Lord 4: Bridal Robe in Blood - Flop Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Washizu samurai Super Hit Similar →
1957 Cantankerous Edo - Average Similar →
1956 Case of a Young Lord 1 - Flop Similar →
1956 Case of a Young Lord 2 - Flop Similar →
1956 Warriors of Ako: Scroll of Heaven, Scroll of Earth Merchant Flop Similar →
1955 Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji - Hit Similar →
1954 続変化大名 - Flop Similar →
1954 Bored Hatamoto: The Million-ryo Mystery - Flop Similar →
1949 Forgotten Children - Flop Similar →

Mitsuo Asano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mitsuo Asano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mitsuo Asano is "Case of Young Lord 5: Death of a Beauty at Midnight" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mitsuo Asano acted in?

Mitsuo Asano has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mitsuo Asano?

Other notable films include "Throne of Blood", "The Scarlet Cherry Lord", and "Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji".