Shota Morikawa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

16Total Films

2.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 25, 1953

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shota Morikawa 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: Drama

The majority of Shota Morikawa'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shota Morikawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Faraway Tomorrow, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shota Morikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shota Morikawa's career based on audience ratings.

★2.0

Faraway Tomorrow:

Faraway Tomorrow

1979•Drama

★1.0

★1.0

Neko no youni: Two sisters living together have a complicated relationship due to a past incident. Trouble begins when one sister becom

Neko no youni

1988

★0.0

★0.0

Cold Current: Set against the backdrop of a bitter power struggle between the faction of the chairman of the board and the faction of

Cold Current

1983•Drama

★0.0

2 Channel no Noroi - VOL. 5 (2011) movie poster

★0.0

2 Channel no Noroi - VOL. 5: The 5th installment of the blockbuster series! " Complete visualization of the horror thread that became a hot topic in

2 Channel no Noroi - VOL. 5

2011•Horror

★0.0

The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring (1999) movie poster

★0.0

The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring: #29 in the King of Minami series. Manda and his associates follow a debt-laden detective to Hiroshima, where they plan t

The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring

1999

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shota Morikawa.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	2 Channel no Noroi - VOL. 5	-	Flop	Similar →
2000	The King of Minami: Yakuza in Debt	Wan Lee	Flop	Similar →
1999	The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring	-	Flop	Similar →
1993	Hanzo, the Razor	-	Flop	Similar →
1990	Mr. Lady Cinderella at Dawn	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	Nezumi Kozo's Edo Adventure	-	Flop	Similar →
1988	Neko no youni	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Newlywed Hell	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Samurai Secret Agent	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Tsumiki kuzushi	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Cold Current	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Asshii-tachi no machi	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Detective Journey	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Tokugawa Ichizoku no Houkai	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Faraway Tomorrow	Kobayashi	Flop	Similar →
1979	Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Shinigami	-	Flop	Similar →

Shota Morikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shota Morikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shota Morikawa is "Faraway Tomorrow" with a rating of 2.0/10.

How many movies has Shota Morikawa acted in?

Shota Morikawa has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shota Morikawa?

Other notable films include "Neko no youni", "Cold Current", and "2 Channel no Noroi - VOL. 5".