Ryuji Katagiri - Actor Profile

Ryuji Katagiri

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 14, 1947
Birth Place: Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryuji Katagiri 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: Crime

The majority of Ryuji Katagiri's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ryuji Katagiri remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in AIBOU: The Movie IV, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ryuji Katagiri Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ryuji Katagiri's career based on audience ratings.

★9.3
AIBOU: The Movie IV (2017) movie poster
★9.3

AIBOU: The Movie IV: A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the rel

AIBOU: The Movie IV

2017•Crime
★8.3
AIBOU: CSI Files (2009) movie poster
★8.3

AIBOU: CSI Files: Investigator Yonezawa is searching images from the Tokyo Big City Marathon, targeted for a terrorist bomb attack. Within

AIBOU: CSI Files

2009
★8.0
Matamata Abunai Deka (1988) movie poster
★8.0

Matamata Abunai Deka: Detectives Takayama and Oshita participate in a major drug bust which arouses suspicion that the government may be secre

Matamata Abunai Deka

1988•Action
★7.6
The Last Shot in the Bar (2017) movie poster
★7.6

The Last Shot in the Bar: In order to find a missing university student, a detective and his buddy get involved with the owner of a modeling agenc

The Last Shot in the Bar

2017•Thriller
★7.5
Japan's Don (1977) movie poster
★7.5

Japan's Don: A yakuza leader must balance his violent tactics necessary for the rough streets of 1960s Tokyo with the domestic needs

Japan's Don

1977•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ryuji Katagiri.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side Kansuke Aramaki Average Similar →
2017 The Last Shot in the Bar Kirihara Super Hit Similar →
2017 AIBOU: The Movie IV Kanji Uchimura Super Hit Similar →
2016 Saraba Abunai Deka - Hit Similar →
2014 AIBOU: The Movie III Kanji Uchimura Hit Similar →
2011 Phone Call to the Bar Kajiwara-Gumi Kumichô Hit Similar →
2009 AIBOU: CSI Files - Super Hit Similar →
2008 AIBOU: The Movie Kanji Uchimura Hit Similar →
2001 Family - Flop Similar →
1997 Maji! 6: Raging Fire - Average Similar →
1991 The Hitman: Blood Smells Like Roses - Average Similar →
1991 Carlos - Average Similar →
1990 Crime Hunter 3: Killing Bullet - Average Similar →
1989 Crime Hunter: Bullets of Rage Bobcat Hit Similar →
1988 Matamata Abunai Deka - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Those Swell Yakuza - Average Similar →
1987 The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma - Average Similar →
1986 A Homance Ikehiro Hit Similar →
1986 Death Shadows Otomatsu Average Similar →
1985 Oar Kimoto Flop Similar →
1982 Lovers Lost Noguchi Average Similar →
1979 Heaven Sent - Flop Similar →
1979 The Execution Game - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Hit Similar →
1979 Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity - Hit Similar →
1978 The Most Dangerous Game - Average Similar →
1977 Doberman Cop Sanada Average Similar →
1977 Nuns That Bite - Average Similar →
1977 Hokuriku Proxy War - Average Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Yakuza Code Still Lives - Hit Similar →
1976 Yakuza Graveyard Pachinko parlor worker Hit Similar →
1976 The Most Perverted Post War Crimes - Average Similar →
1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Imagawa Average Similar →
1976 A Savage Beast Goes Mad Toshio Kirino Average Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss - Hit Similar →
1975 Company Buggers - Hit Similar →
1974 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1 - Flop Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter's Last Revenge Ôwada's Thug / Dracula Average Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode Shinichi Nochi Hit Similar →
1974 Return of the Street Fighter - Average Similar →
1974 The Tattooed Hitman - Average Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter Hanada Hit Similar →
1974 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Police Tactics - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War - Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima Kawaguchi Yoshio Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Mesaki Takeshi Hit Similar →

Ryuji Katagiri - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ryuji Katagiri?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryuji Katagiri is "AIBOU: The Movie IV" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Ryuji Katagiri acted in?

Ryuji Katagiri has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ryuji Katagiri?

Other notable films include "AIBOU: CSI Files", "Matamata Abunai Deka", and "The Last Shot in the Bar".