Nobuyoshi Araki

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

16Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 25, 1940

Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About Nobuyoshi Araki

Nobuyoshi Araki is a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nobuyoshi Araki reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Nobuyoshi Araki's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nobuyoshi Araki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Station to Heaven, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nobuyoshi Araki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nobuyoshi Araki's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Station to Heaven: From a true incident that happened in 1960's Japan. This drama is contemporary in setting but medieval in its characters

Station to Heaven

1984

★9.0

★9.0

Tokyo Noise: Tokyo. A metropolis filled with sound, movement and culture. Through interviews with some of Tokyo's inhabitants, such a

Tokyo Noise

2002•Documentary

★7.3

★7.3

Tokyo Fair Weather: This is a biographical film about the late Yoko Araki, who was the wife of Japan's leading photographer, Nobuyoshi Araki

Tokyo Fair Weather

1997•Drama

★7.0

Daidō Moriyama: Stray Dog of Tokyo (2001) movie poster

★7.0

Daidō Moriyama: Stray Dog of Tokyo: A documentary that follows the life of photographer Daido Moriyama in the present, which has never been revealed before.

Daidō Moriyama: Stray Dog of Tokyo

2001•Documentary

★7.0

★7.0

Chicken Heart: Former boxer Iwano, teamed up with Sada and Maru, who live in the same apartment building, makes his daily living as a p

Chicken Heart

2002•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nobuyoshi Araki.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	写真家荒木経惟７７歳の切実	-	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka	Self	Flop	Similar →
2011	Traces of a Diary	Self	Flop	Similar →
2009	Henrik, Terayama Shuji's Little Brother	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2006	Arakinema KaoRi Iro Injo	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Arakimentari	Self	Average	Similar →
2002	Tokyo Noise	Photographer	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Chicken Heart	-	Hit	Similar →
2001	Daidō Moriyama: Stray Dog of Tokyo	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2000	Utsushimi	Self	Flop	Similar →
1997	Tokyo Fair Weather	-	Hit	Similar →
1997	Ishoku Manga-shi 33-nen no Kiseki ~ Garo no Jidai o Yomu	Self	Flop	Similar →
1995	A Floating World	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	A New Love in Tokyo	Photographer	Average	Similar →
1987	12 millions de Tokyo	Lui-même	Flop	Similar →
1984	Station to Heaven	Photographer	Super Hit	Similar →

Nobuyoshi Araki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nobuyoshi Araki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nobuyoshi Araki is "Station to Heaven" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nobuyoshi Araki acted in?

Nobuyoshi Araki has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nobuyoshi Araki?

Other notable films include "Tokyo Noise", "Tokyo Fair Weather", and "Daidō Moriyama: Stray Dog of Tokyo".