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Ryōnosuke Azuma

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 24, 1891
Birth Place: Asakusa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryōnosuke Azuma reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ryōnosuke Azuma'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ryōnosuke Azuma remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Signal Fires of Shanghai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ryōnosuke Azuma Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryōnosuke Azuma's career based on audience ratings.

★8.8
Signal Fires of Shanghai (1944) movie poster
★8.8

Signal Fires of Shanghai: During the Taiping Rebellion of the mid-19th century, anti-Qing (Manchu) Chinese forces led by Taiping commander Li Xiuc

Signal Fires of Shanghai

1944•Drama
★8.1
Sansho the Bailiff (1954) movie poster
★8.1

Sansho the Bailiff: In medieval Japan, a woman and her children journey to find the family's patriarch, who was exiled years earlier.

Sansho the Bailiff

1954•Drama
★7.8
Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) movie poster
★7.8

Chikamatsu Monogatari: When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pa

Chikamatsu Monogatari

1954•Drama
★7.2
Samurai Vendetta (1959) movie poster
★7.2

Samurai Vendetta: Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira

Samurai Vendetta

1959•Drama
★7.1
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) movie poster
★7.1

Zatoichi's Pilgrimage: Zatoichi's trek through 88 temples to atone for his violent past is interrupted as he stumbles into a village terrorized

Zatoichi's Pilgrimage

1966•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ryōnosuke Azuma.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Zatoichi's Pilgrimage - Hit Similar →
1966 Dynamite Doctor - Flop Similar →
1965 Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi - Flop Similar →
1964 On the Road Forever - Flop Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing - Average Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection Old Saragaku Man Hit Similar →
1962 Third Generation's Loyalty Offering - Flop Similar →
1962 The Temple of Wild Geese Shōan Kawaguchi Hit Similar →
1961 Flowers of Chivalry - Flop Similar →
1961 Buddha Bashpa Flop Similar →
1961 Song of Sado - Flop Similar →
1961 Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter - Hit Similar →
1961 A Lustful Man - Flop Similar →
1961 Three Young Samurai - Hit Similar →
1960 Bara daimyo - Flop Similar →
1960 The Blind Menace - Hit Similar →
1960 Ghost Story: Depth of Kasane - Flop Similar →
1960 Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous - Average Similar →
1960 Koga's Messenger - Flop Similar →
1959 Samurai Vendetta - Hit Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya - Average Similar →
1959 Peony on the Skin - Flop Similar →
1958 Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion - Flop Similar →
1958 The 7th Secret Agent to Edo - Flop Similar →
1958 Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes - Flop Similar →
1958 Shogun's Holiday - Flop Similar →
1957 Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman Mitsuke no Senzo Flop Similar →
1957 Fighting Letter for 29 People - Flop Similar →
1956 Fighting Fire Fighter - Flop Similar →
1956 Zangiku monogatari Member of travelling actors Hit Similar →
1955 The Magical Warrior - Flop Similar →
1955 Otōsan wa Ohitoyoshi - Flop Similar →
1955 The Young Lord - Flop Similar →
1954 The Young Swordsman - Flop Similar →
1954 Chikamatsu Monogatari - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord - Flop Similar →
1954 Sansho the Bailiff Landlord Super Hit Similar →
1952 Journey to the West 2: The Great Rampage of Son Goku - Flop Similar →
1951 Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star - Flop Similar →
1951 Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind - Flop Similar →
1950 A Man from Akagi - Flop Similar →
1949 The Flower That Crossed the Mountain - Flop Similar →
1949 Goblin Courier - Average Similar →
1944 Signal Fires of Shanghai Shakusaburô Ôtsuka Super Hit Similar →
1942 Date Masamune the One-Eyed Dragon - Average Similar →
1942 Masujiro Omura - Flop Similar →
1940 Second Generation Married Couple - Flop Similar →
1939 Tanuki goten - Flop Similar →
1935 Chuji for Sale - Flop Similar →
1931 Oiwa Nagaya - Flop Similar →

Ryōnosuke Azuma - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryōnosuke Azuma?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryōnosuke Azuma is "Signal Fires of Shanghai" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has Ryōnosuke Azuma acted in?

Ryōnosuke Azuma has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryōnosuke Azuma?

Other notable films include "Sansho the Bailiff", "Chikamatsu Monogatari", and "Samurai Vendetta".