Sōji Kiyokawa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

50Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 1, 1903

Birth Place: Saitama, Saitama, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sōji Kiyokawa 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 Sōji Kiyokawa'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sōji Kiyokawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sōji Kiyokawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sōji Kiyokawa's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954) movie poster

★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

1954

★8.5

★8.5

The Sword Knows: In the midst of the warring age, a young samurai Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu in order to avenge his p

The Sword Knows

1958•Action

★8.3

★8.3

Young Lord Yakuza: Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the disguise of a ronin.

Young Lord Yakuza

1961•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Lord for a Night: In 1887, two businessmen, Echigo-ya and Kitahara, compete for railroad construction authorization from the government. T

Lord for a Night

1946•Drama

★7.8

★7.8

Ghost in the Well: Harima Aoyama (Chiyonosuke Azume) was a young hatamoto (samurai bannerman) to the Shogun. He seduced his commoner house

Ghost in the Well

1957•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sōji Kiyokawa.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Chûshingura	-	Hit	Similar →
1961	Law in Ghost Island	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Young Lord Yakuza	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	Heavenly Dragon	Shoki-no-Genpachi	Average	Similar →
1960	Cases of Hanshichi	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Hanjiro of Kusama: Bird of Passage	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Official with a Tattoo	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Road of Chivalry	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Lucky Adventurer Nobunaga Oda	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	A Spectacular Showdown	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Roughneck From Asama	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger	-	Average	Similar →
1958	The Sword Knows	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1958	Kunisada Chuji	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	A Martial Crowd	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Seven from Edo	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Tales of Young Genji Kuro 2	-	Hit	Similar →
1958	Bull's Eye of Love	-	Average	Similar →
1958	A Chivalrous Spirit	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Sasaki Kojiro, Part 2	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Sasaki Kojiro	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Lord Mito	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Ghost in the Well	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Souls in the Moonlight	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Rebellion	-	Average	Similar →
1957	Tales of Young Genji Kuro	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Shimizu Port of Chivalry	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Travels of Lord Mito Pt.10: Demon Naruto	-	Hit	Similar →
1956	Swordsman of the Two Sword Style	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1954	Fall of the Shogun's Militia	-	Hit	Similar →
1954	Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	The Eagle of the Pacific	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail	Togashi's Messenger	Hit	Similar →
1949	Mr. Shosuke Ohara	Kaikû Tsukioka, high priest	Average	Similar →
1949	Ghost Cat of Nabeshima	-	Hit	Similar →
1948	365 Nights	Umetaro	Hit	Similar →
1946	Lord for a Night	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1945	Sanshiro Sugata, Part Two	Yujiro Toda	Average	Similar →
1944	The Way of Drama	-	Hit	Similar →
1944	This Happy Life	-	Average	Similar →
1943	Sanshiro Sugata	Yujiro Toda	Hit	Similar →
1942	Wings of Victory	-	Average	Similar →
1941	A Man's Flower Road of Triumph	-	Average	Similar →
1941	Horse	Mr. Sakamoto	Average	Similar →
1941	The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday	-	Flop	Similar →
1940	Travelling Actors	Shichiemon Ichikawa - the Troupe Manager	Average	Similar →
1939	Sincerity	Iwata	Flop	Similar →
1936	Priest of Darkness	Kitamura	Hit	Similar →
1935	Tange Sazen and the Pot Worth a Million Ryo	Shichibei	Hit	Similar →

Sōji Kiyokawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sōji Kiyokawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sōji Kiyokawa is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Sōji Kiyokawa acted in?

Sōji Kiyokawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sōji Kiyokawa?

Other notable films include "The Sword Knows", "Young Lord Yakuza", and "Lord for a Night".