Ryōichi Takayanagi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

8Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 31, 1964

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryōichi Takayanagi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ryōichi Takayanagi'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ryōichi Takayanagi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in His Motorbike, Her Island, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ryōichi Takayanagi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryōichi Takayanagi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9

His Motorbike, Her Island (1986) movie poster

★7.9

His Motorbike, Her Island: Ko, a motorbike enthusiast from the city wandering the Japanese countryside, falls for the carefree local Miyo and teach

His Motorbike, Her Island

1986•Romance

★6.6

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (1983) movie poster

★6.6

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time: Kazuko Yoshiyama is a third-year junior-high-school student. One day, while cleaning the lab, she smells lavender and fa

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

1983•Sci-Fi

★6.2

School in the Crosshairs (1981) movie poster

★6.2

School in the Crosshairs: Mitamura Yuka is a normal, shy high school student. Except for the fact that she has psychic powers. When a new student

School in the Crosshairs

1981•Fantasy

★6.2

The Island Closest to Heaven (1984) movie poster

★6.2

The Island Closest to Heaven: A Japanese teenager travels to New Caledonia in search of the fabled "island closest to heaven" that her late father had

The Island Closest to Heaven

1984•Drama

★5.6

Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) movie poster

★5.6

Legend of the Eight Samurai: The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by

Legend of the Eight Samurai

1983•Fantasy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ryōichi Takayanagi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1986	His Motorbike, Her Island	Keiichi Ogawa	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Cabaret	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Island Closest to Heaven	Taro Watanabe	Average	Similar →
1984	Kenya Boy	Wataru Murakami (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1983	Legend of the Eight Samurai	Ohta Masaharu	Average	Similar →
1983	The Girl Who Leapt Through Time	Kazuo Fukamachi	Hit	Similar →
1982	School in the Crosshairs	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	School in the Crosshairs	Koji Seki	Average	Similar →

Ryōichi Takayanagi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryōichi Takayanagi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryōichi Takayanagi is "His Motorbike, Her Island" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Ryōichi Takayanagi acted in?

Ryōichi Takayanagi has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryōichi Takayanagi?

Other notable films include "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", "School in the Crosshairs", and "The Island Closest to Heaven".